Blogs

All Posts (2459)

Sort by

Is there class in Carnival? The debate in T&T

Posted by CaribShout on November 16, 2010 at 9:01pm

The spice of our island is quietly rearing its head. Carnival 2011 is near, and with the emergence of brand new soca music, the conclusion of band launches, and the ongoing hustle to register at mas camps where limited costumes remain, the scorch of

Dancers Leap Over U.S.-Cuba Political Barriers

Posted by CaribShout on November 10, 2010 at 8:43pm

In Cuba, American artists and musicians are going where tourists and politicians cannot. In October, trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis came to Havana with members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. And last week, the American Ballet Theater was i

Spain's Concha Buika keeps making converts

Posted by CaribShout on November 10, 2010 at 8:36pm

RANGE: Concha Buika has been compared to Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. (Bernardo Doral)

Reporting from Madrid — — Concha Buika moves like a dancer, roaming the stage as if she were playing by the sea. Barefoot, sinuous in sparkling gowns, her hair

The power of Bob MArley Reggae!!!

Posted by Troy Porter on November 10, 2010 at 5:29pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd5yN43TqCk&feature=related

Getting T&T women up and moving

Posted by CaribShout on November 9, 2010 at 9:08pm

If Kameela Ramsubeik had a mantra for her clients, it would be, “Get off your butt.” The 35-year-old Kinesiologist and Nutritional Consultant is a walking billboard for her own services, as she barely looks 25. She’s trim and fit, and her skin and e

Teacher, Mentor - A Caribbean treasure

Posted by CaribShout on November 9, 2010 at 9:05pm

Every afternoon, at around 4, from Monday to Friday, Eva David Swain swings open the doors of her Coalmine, Sangre Grande home to a group of primary school children.On Sundays she does the same, but for Secondary school students. That she is an ex-t

CaribShout's City Spotlight - Vancouver, Canada

Posted by CaribShout on November 8, 2010 at 8:16pm

Bordered by the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is recognized as one of the world's most liveable cities Globe with one of the smallest carbon footprints of any major city in North America. The City of Vancouver is renowned for

Rich, Authentic Culture on Display at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival

Posted by CaribShout on November 8, 2010 at 8:05pm in Entertainment

CariMer Theatre Group to to perform Kumina
FORT LAUDERDALE - The beautiful Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida will become the Mecca of Jamaican culture for the highly anticipated 9th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival slated for Sunday, November 14.

Youths score at pan, jazz workshops

Posted by CaribShout on November 5, 2010 at 11:58pm

Cuban trumpeter Alex Baro, centre, passes on his knowledge of the horn instrument

More than 500 participants attended the just concluded series of developmental workshops for young musicians sponsored by First Citizens. Presented as a part of the T&T

Art meets music - Trini Style

Posted by CaribShout on November 5, 2010 at 11:54pm

The spirit of the artist is often keen to express itself in varying media, but not many develop the actual talent, or even the technique to make that a reality. But Jeffrey Pataysingh is one of the few who made it happen. He found a way to develop b

CaribShout's City Spotlight - New Orleans

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2010 at 7:34pm in Culture

New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in America. Its blend of French, Creole, and Southern culture brings you a feel of the Caribbean islands. The city is known for its famous architecture, diverse mouth-watering cuisine, and its musical and

Look younger without spending a cent

Posted by CaribShout on October 31, 2010 at 9:32pm

Many feelings of insecurity we as women experience are fuelled by the onslaught of images from a looks-obsessed culture. Although we know the face gracing the cover of our favourite magazine has been Photoshopped beyond the borders of reality, we in

Passion the key in Trinidad's local film industry

Posted by CaribShout on October 31, 2010 at 9:00pm

Local independent film maker Ryan Khan gestures during candid conversation with Carla Foderingham, chief executive officer, T&T Film Company, left and British independent film maker Uzma Hasan. Photo: SEAN NEROL

British film-maker Uzma Hasan believes

First Woman Elected President In Brazil

Posted by CaribShout on October 31, 2010 at 8:34pm

With nearly 95 percent of the ballots counted, Rousseff had 55.6 percent compared to 44.4 percent for her centrist rival, Jose Serra, the electoral court said. Rousseff, the hand-chosen candidate of wildly popular President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

A strong signal for Carnival

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2010 at 8:50pm

Caribbean son and Jamaican artiste, Busy Signal, says he’s ready for T&T Carnival. With a monster soca track that’s receiving rave reviews locally, the artiste will, in no uncertain terms, be a big part of the upcoming C2K11 season. From dancehall t

Marley memories...a son remembers in Dear Dad

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2010 at 8:47pm

“All suffering occurs where love is not occurring. All the world’s problems and all the world’s solutions can be bridged in as short of a distance as the 12 inches between the hemispheres of your brains and the chambers of your heart.” —Excerpt from

Red Rose for Gregory

Posted by CaribShout on October 26, 2010 at 7:00pm

Gregory Isaacs performing in Charlotte, NC. GBurkeImages Photo

For the second time in three months, the local Jamaican entertainment industry has been thrust into mourning, following the death of one of Reggae music's standard bearers. First it was S

Chinese Culture comes alive at Trinidad's Dragon Boat Festival

Posted by CaribShout on October 23, 2010 at 8:23pm in Culture

In search of entertainment hundreds gathered at the newly refurbished Anchorage in Chaguaramas on Sunday. The occasion was the Chinese Arrival Dragon Boat Festival 2010. The first race got underway around 10.30 am and with the final dose of team exc

UWI St. Augustine turns 50

Posted by CaribShout on October 23, 2010 at 8:20pm

As the St Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) celebrates its 50th anniversary its principal, Professor Clement Sankat, board, faculty and friends are doing great things for not just its student population, but for the longevi

A 'female Obama' seeks California attorney general post - Jamaica connections

Posted by CaribShout on October 22, 2010 at 11:09pm in People

HISTORY IN THE MAKING - Democratic Party Presidential Candidate!!!!

Article Featured on CaribShout in 2010

She's been called "the female Obama" by some media, and the president even paid her a visit this week to help her political fortunes. Like Bar

of 123

CaribShout connects you to the beauty, diversity, culture and people of the Caribbean.

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use CaribShout.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Scroll

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.