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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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
10 Reggae/Dancehall Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
I did a list of my favorite reggae love songs for Valentine's Day awhile back! I'm back with a new list for you. Want to enjoy a little love this Valentine's Day without going overboard? Listen to a few good Reggae and Dancehall love songs to help you enjoy your day. Chronixx - "Somewhere" https://youtu.be/Pvj2JSMfRGE Jah Cure - "Call on … [Read more...] about 10 Reggae/Dancehall Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Lady Saw’s Top Ten Hits
Dancehall icon Lady Saw has exited stage left for the righteous path of Christian ministry. I’m not going to present Lady Saw’s musical biography (that’s what Google and Wikepedia are for). Simply put, Lady Saw is the queen, a beacon for pum pum pattin’, matey snatching, self motivating and sexual prowess. While she gained her popularity with slack (raunchy) lyrics, deemed … [Read more...] about Lady Saw’s Top Ten Hits
UPDATED! 5 Ways to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month
June is officially Caribbean American Heritage month! I did an older post on 5 Ways to celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and wanted to update with new events, charities and all things Caribbean you can do to celebrate this month. For most Caribbean Americans our Caribbean roots are somehow infused into our daily lives, but that doesn’t mean we can’t amp things up … [Read more...] about UPDATED! 5 Ways to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month