Arts & Entertainment News – Caribbean Life

Poster promoting St. Thomas Carnival 2026.

Carnival

USVI announces dates for 2026 St. Thomas Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “I’ll Make Me a World” by jarvis R. Givens.

Black History Month

The history of Black history, told in one volume

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Kacy Rankine, CEO of RoadBlock Radio.

Music

RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’

By Nelson A. King

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka in Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke's “Bigger Than Africa.”

Black History Month

Bigger Than Africa digs deep into Black History

By Nelson A. King

Bronx-born filmmaker Dante Hillmedo.

Jamaica

Bronx filmmaker spotlights Jamaican Diaspora stories

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory entertained patrons last month at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Music

Abena Amory drops ‘Love Is Not a Game’

By Nelson A. King

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - Feb. 06, 2026. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second lady Usha Vance during the opening ceremony.

Music

U.S. encounters icy reception at 2026 Olympics in Italy

By Vinette K. Pryce

Bad Bunny performs during the Super Bowl LX half-time show of the New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks game at the Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States on Feb. 8, 2026.

Music

Bad Bunny’s triple crown

By Vinette K. Pryce

Caribbean Brown Stewed Duck Wings – Classic Stew Method recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Caribbean Brown Stewed Duck Wings – Classic Stew Method

By Chris De La Rosa

Book cover of the “The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery” by Brooke N. Newman.

Books

British Monarchy’s hidden hand in slavery, revealed

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Seniors on the dance floor enjoying Bollywood songs performed by entertainers, during the 5th Annual V-Day hosted by ICF, in collaboration with United Adult Care, at Liberty Palace in Richmond, Queens.

Dance

Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day in full Indo-Caribbean style

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Fab 5 Freddy, BP Antonio Reynoso, and Jamel Shabazz.

Brooklyn’s finest: Photo exhibit salutes Hip-Hop legends and lens masters

By Nelson A. King

Happy Valentine day greeting card, hearts, cupids

Arts & Entertainment

Love is in the air: Cupid’s Arrow sets the stage for Valentine’s Day 2026

By Tangerine Clarke

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson speaks at the World Hijab Day Event.

Fashion

Gibson hosts World Hijab Day Fashion Show

By Nelson A. King

Arts & Entertainment

YouTube celeb Daym Drops named brand ambassador for Bleu & Bougie

By Nelson A. King

String Beans With Potato And Salted Cod recipe.

Caribbean recipes

String Beans With Potato And Salted Cod

By Chris De La Rosa

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