Arts & Theater News – Caribbean Life

President Barack Obama after he announced live on television the death of Osama bin Laden, from the East Room of the White House in Washington May 1, 2011.

’44’ The musical salute to President Barack Obama

By Vinette K. Pryce

Cameroon native Yolande Boyom, who created the play/upcoming film “The Road to Freedom,” to bring awareness to human trafficking.

From Cameroon to the stage: Playwright’s debut tackles human trafficking

By Milette Millington

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Lar Lubovitch’s Many Angels.

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Ailey II’s world tour includes Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Sydnéi SmithJordan and her collector Whoopi Goldberg.

Acclaimed artist Sydnéi SmithJordan celebrates with new mural

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn artist Tara center, surrounded by family members at her art series honoring women, during a display at a Sept. 13 Black Art Matters Pop-Up tour at Waverly Street art space in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn artist unveils collection at Black Art Matters pop-up tour, inspired by family, nature, ancestors

By Tangerine Clarke

Shoshanna Weinberger, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Montclair, NJ, now lives in Newark, NJ.

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Caribbean American artist brings fresh vision to NYC Gallery exhibition

By Milette Millington

Ozzie Stewart, founder of Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc.

Caribbean nonprofit hosts epic artwork on Friday to help heal abuse

By Nelson A. King

The cast of “The Child” with Aminiqué Kirnon, a Canarsie, Brooklyn educator.

‘The Child’ premieres at Kent Theatre in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Uncutt Art - “Nature's Gift.”

‘The Forgotten MasterPeace,’ art exhibition on display through Sept. 30

By Tangerine Clarke

Jose Francisco Avila.

Garifuna Coalition chair dives into ‘The Drama of King Shotaway’

By Nelson A. King

From left, Moderator Madeleine McGirk Rutherford, with panelists Hōkū Pavao, Mariana Rosa and Nisha Sajnani, on stage during the “Art & Health Panel: Exploring the Power of the Arts in Health - A Global Perspective,” held at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on July 11, 2025.

Lincoln Center hosts Art and Health Panel as part of Summer Series

By Milette Millington

From left, Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director and co-founder, Franck Henry Godefroy, creative director and co-founder and Mc Alexander Ciceron, creative director and lead curator.

Atelier Artist launches inclusive residency for Brooklyn creatives

By Orlande Fleury

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Braata returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Unplugged – A Caribbean Choral Experience’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born playwright, actor, producer and director David Heron.

Jamaican-born playwright celebrates 25th anniversary of his life-changing play

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper.

Brooklyn Borough Prez names Colm Dillane of KidSuper as inaugural ‘Brooklyn Arts Ambassador’

By Nelson A. King

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