Holidays in the Caribbean are the best! In this episode, we discuss the festive holiday traditions with Andrew Clarke of Braata Productions. With Andrew’s expertise in sharing Caribbean traditions through performing arts, we not only exchange our favorite holiday traditions, but we talk about how the COVID global pandemic has impacted Braata as an organization, his journey in … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 66 – Caribbean Holiday Traditions with Andrew Clarke of Braata Productions
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 64 – Don’t Columbus Our Culture
Sparked by controversial comments made by social media personality WhiteChocolate758 claiming to, “pave the way for black people” in the Caribbean carnival influencer space, this episode dissects his opinions, but more importantly reflects on how cultural appropriation happens and its impact on the aesthetics of Caribbean culture to the masses. Using this example of the … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 64 – Don’t Columbus Our Culture
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 62 – Ain Earle on Caribbean Fashion Pre/During COVID
Caribbean Fashion designers are feeling the impact of COVID, especially in the region. An already challenging industry is continuing to be resilient and pivoting with the new trends. In this episode we speak Caribbean Fashion strategist Ain Earle of The Fashion Arch, based in Trinidad & Tobago on how she transitioned to help brands from in-person Pop-up shops to virtual … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 62 – Ain Earle on Caribbean Fashion Pre/During COVID
Stylin’ On Vibin To: Raheem Sterling, Black is King, Pat McGrath Supreme Lipstick, Kes, Burna Boy & More
Stylin’ on:1.) Jamaican born football player Raheem Sterling of the Manchester City Team collaborates with Clarks and Bathing Ape.2.) Black is King designers included Melissa Simon Hartman Cowrie Shell Rebellion Belt3.) Caribbean Girl Boss Tee4.) Pat McGrath/Supreme Lipstick available soon, sometime in the fall5.) Mrs. Sharon Rowley swearing-in for Trinidad’s Prime Minister … [Read more...] about Stylin’ On Vibin To: Raheem Sterling, Black is King, Pat McGrath Supreme Lipstick, Kes, Burna Boy & More
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 60 – Do current Reggae artists get the same fight as current Dancehall artists?
When it comes to musical creativity do current Reggae artists get the same fight as Dancehall artists when it comes to the sounds? Odessa of Reasonings With Odessa Podcast and Shawn (@ReggaeMusicForever) of Reggae Talk Podcast join me for a spirited debate on this topic. We give examples of artists and songs, inspiration for artists, how technology impacted the production and … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 60 – Do current Reggae artists get the same fight as current Dancehall artists?