Arts & Theater News – Caribbean Life

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

Jasmine Amy Rogers (Betty Boop) and Company.

In ‘Boop’ Black Betty Colors The Great White Way

By Vinette K. Pryce

Haitian designer Michel Chataigne, with Rita C. Joseph, New York City Council Member for the 40th district, a Haitian American politician and educator.

Haiti

Michel Chataigne’s Exhibition Opening Reception: A glorious celebration of Haitian culture, fashion, and beauty

By Orlande Fleury

The cast and creative team of ‘Domino Effect.’

The People’s Theatre debuts ‘Domino Effect’

By Nelson A. King

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne with some of his designs.

Haiti

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne showcases 40 years of cultural influence in Brooklyn

By Orlande Fleury

Nelson Mandela.

Haiti

UN welcomes nominations for Nelson Mandela Prize

By Vinette K. Pryce

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Aileys Revelations.

Ailey Dance Theater reaches across America for Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Black history month.

Celebrating Black History Month under the theme ‘African American and Labor’

By Tangerine Clarke

President of BRIC Kristina Newman-Scott on stage during the 43rd Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Opening Night at the Prospect Park Lena Horne Bandshell on July 31, 2021 in New York City.

Jamaica

Jamaican appointed VP at the Knight Foundation

By Dawn Plummer

Christopher Cumberbatch will discuss his career designing and creating sets for stage and screen on Saturday, March 8, as part of the daily schedule of art, fashion, film, and performance.

Barbados

15th Annual CaFA Fair Barbados to headline multi-awarding designer Christopher Cumberbatch

By Tangerine Clarke

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