In Style & Vibes podcast ep. 13 I discussed the idea of Cultural Currency, in this episode, I’m revisiting this idea as it’s importance is more relevant than ever. The impact of being quarantined from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access to culture and there are so many conversations happening online about how Caribbean culture and experiences are being … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 57 – Caribbean Cultural Currency Revisited
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.44 2020 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
It’s the top of the year and I’m reflecting on a few trends of 2019 and making cultural predictions for 2020. There was so much happening in Caribbean music, fashion, travel and much more that I wanted to touch on my thoughts on what happened and what I think is coming in the new year. 2019 Trend Recap Culture: Festivals Music: Women dominating music Music: … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.44 2020 Predictions in Caribbean Culture
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 23: Know Your Caribbean with Fiona Compton
Fiona Compton is an England based Caribbean creative hailing from St. Lucia. She’s a true creative “Jane of all trades” working as a photographer artist, filmaker, historian and storyteller. Sharing exploring complex Caribbean realities over the past 13 years her work has explored the various disparities in the representation of the Afro Caribbean diaspora within art and … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 23: Know Your Caribbean with Fiona Compton
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 13: Caribbean Cultural Currency
Do we value our culture or just participate? Inspired by an event that I attended called Culture Con, I ask the hard question if we truly understand the value of Caribbean culture and what it means to have cultural currency. We often talk about representing our culture and setting trends that are later picked up by pop culture globally. But do we truly value our own? It’s an … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 13: Caribbean Cultural Currency
Miami Carnival Provides Fun Cultural Learning Experience for Millennials
Being the largest U.S. Carnival event leading up to Trinidad Carnival in February, Miami Carnival is a top choice for millennial partygoers. Miami Carnival gives millennial travelers the opportunity to hit a U.S. destination city and indulge in a new and exciting culture. For those not familiar with Caribbean culture, Miami Carnival offers a fun new learning … [Read more...] about Miami Carnival Provides Fun Cultural Learning Experience for Millennials