Photo by Christopher Cushman Dance Your Caribbean New Traditions Festival 2016 is a dance performance festival celebrating contemporary expressions of Caribbean Culture, running from June 11-12, 2016 that includes, 2 evening performances and a post-show discussion and reception. The festival will feature Facing Home: Love and Redemption by Christopher Walker and Kevin … [Read more...] about Dance Your Caribbean New Traditions Festival – a #CAHM Event in NYC
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#CAHM Series Part 1 with Melisa Boutin of Your Money Worth
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! This year I partnered with Kerry-Ann of Carry on Friends to bring to you a split five part series. We interviewed five amazing women, but ask completely different questions regarding the influence of their Caribbean heritage. I asked more cultural questions and Kerry asked questions about their career and/or entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about #CAHM Series Part 1 with Melisa Boutin of Your Money Worth
Opinion: This is NOT Dancing…Dancehall Crosses the Line
Image from Butch Diva (not associated with this story) DISCLAIMER: If you’re not a dancehall fanatic, this is not for you. If you don’t know what a fete is, this is not for you. If your only reference to Caribbean music is what’s on the top 20 list or the music you hear on your resort vacation, this is not for you. I’m talking to the Dancehall lovers who are … [Read more...] about Opinion: This is NOT Dancing…Dancehall Crosses the Line
3 Reasons the UniverSoul Circus is a Must
The UniverSoul Circus is always a great time. I bring my daughter every year and we never get tired of it! Here are 3 reasons this circus is a must for your next family outing. Variety of Acts The variety of acts were very enjoyable. I like that the UniverSoul Circus is multicultural. Incorporating cultures from around the world as part of the show; Caribbean stilt … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons the UniverSoul Circus is a Must
Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Adanna of Rattles & Heels
With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's only right that I feature another one of my favorite Caribbean mom bloggers! Adanna of Rattles & Heels makes being a mom of two feel fun and inspiring! Hailing from the beautiful island Grenada, she is raising her two little ones in the big apple while balancing mommy life and blogger make it look easy, she's totally slaying … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Adanna of Rattles & Heels