This episode delves deep Kes' journey in Caribbean music, particularly Soca, a genre that Kes has mastered and infused with various other sounds to create a distinctive blend that resonates across the globe. As Kes recounts his early days in Trinidad, where the pulse of Calypso and Soca with Rock and R&B setting the beat for his life in music. The journey from Kes to Kes … [Read more...] about Kes’ Man With No Door Celebrates Creative Fusion in Caribbean Music
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Exploring Cultural Narratives Through Music: A Conversation with Dr. Danielle Brown
Dr. Danielle Brown, An ethnomusicologist and the founder of 'My People Tell Stories,' shed light on her passion for teaching and understanding her own culture, and how music forms a vital link between the people of the larger Caribbean region and their stories. The conversation kicked off with Dr. Brown discussing her journey into ethnomusicology, which began … [Read more...] about Exploring Cultural Narratives Through Music: A Conversation with Dr. Danielle Brown
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?
Event Recap: Digital Trends in Music
Sean Lynch, Ronnie Tomlison, Ravi Ramkeesoon & Carter Van Pelt talk Digital Trends in Music All photos by Champion Hamilton of Champion Eye Media VP Records in association with CITE Collective and Style & Vibes presented an engaging conversation about “Digital Trends in Music.” The event was an informative and detailed conversation on how digital analytics, playlist … [Read more...] about Event Recap: Digital Trends in Music
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 7: The Afrobeats Connection w/ Manny Mensah
iTunes (Apple Podcast) | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher Executive Produced by Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown of Breadfruit Media Afrobeats artists have been making waves in the last few years, reminiscent of the rise of dancehall in the early 2000s, more people are embracing Afrobeats, especially with its sound being so closely connected with … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 7: The Afrobeats Connection w/ Manny Mensah