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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Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Trinidad Carnival was an amazing experience. All the work that went into organizing and preparing was totally worth it. As a newbie to Trinidad Carnival and playing mas for the first time, I was determined to just go with the vibes! Trinidad Carnival is definitely about pacing yourself, which I did pretty well. I went to a few fetes, ate roti and corn soup on de road, got dutty … [Read more...] about Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Caribbean Fashion Non-Profit This is Me on a Mission to EmpowHER
This Is ME (TIM) a non-profit organization based in Trinidad & Tobago that provides an innovative approach to fashion as an entrepreneurial enterprise in the Caribbean region. At the end of the program, students can launch their own businesses with access to micro-loans, be involved in economic cooperatives or matriculate into the UTT’s Fashion Program among other … [Read more...] about Caribbean Fashion Non-Profit This is Me on a Mission to EmpowHER
Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
BOY, DON’T TOUCH ME from "Leave Me Alone" by Calypso Rose Calypso Rose, nee Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, received the World Music Award in France for her album Far From Home. The honor was bestowed on the 76-year-old legend in the midst of a stop the violence movement in her home country Trinidad. Inspired by a remixed song from Rose's album, “Leave She Alone” became … [Read more...] about Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
Style & Vibes Link Lovin’
Haiti is quickly becoming a popular travel destination for travelers who want the alternative to regulars. Travel site Expedia is adding more deals to Haiti as they're seeing increased travel to island {Carib Journal} Clearly, I'm still dreaming about Trinidad Carnival... fingers crossed I can mark this off my bucket list soon. Until then recaps like this along with some … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Link Lovin’