Arts & Entertainment News – Page 21 of 393 – Caribbean Life

From left, Carimi, Sizzla, and Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers.

Music

Excitement builds: Carimi and more added to CMA Awards!

By Nelson A. King

Richie Stephens, Bounty Killer and I-Octane.

Music

Bounty Killer returns to Toronto for first time in over two decades

By Nelson A. King

The melodious voices of the Braata Folk Singers, on Aug. 10, filled the air over the Holy Family Church tarmac in Canarsie, at a Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival in partnership with Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Assembly Member Jamie Williams, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Brooklyn

From Flatlands to Festivity

By Tangerine Clarke

Gramps Morgan performing the hit single 'Down By The River' which brought a Morgan Heritage type of a vibe and energy to the stage at Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn.

Music

Country meets Reggae

By Nelson A. King

Screenshot of Anglo-Nigerian author Nikki May, who lives in the county of Dorset, England.

Books

Queens Public Library spotlights Anglo-Nigerian author’s first book

By Milette Millington

Book cover of ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ by Khadijah Queen.

Books

When what’s beneath the water is not as worrisome as what’s on top of it

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Arts & Entertainment

LKJ’s poetic return to US dub ‘Dread Beat’ at BAM

By Vinette K. Pryce

A Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck Recipe to Make This Summer Unforgettable.

Caribbean recipes

A Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck Recipe to Make This Summer Unforgettable

By Chris De La Rosa

Calvin Sennon and wife, Latoya, seated, with staffers and volunteers at Mas in Canarsie launch on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Carnival

Canarsie Mas Launch unites culture and community

By Nelson A. King

Celebrate the Caribbean BCM

Brooklyn Paper

‘A space for kids’: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate Caribbean culture with family festival

Maxine Magdalino, bandleader of SugaCandy Mas poses with a dazzling green embellished costume - Paradise - a section from the depiction - Genesis.

Carnival

Award-winning SugaCandy Mas celebrates 10th anniversary on Labor Day

By Tangerine Clarke

Edley Shine's new single and video 'Life's Journey' is out now across digital and streaming platforms.

Music

Edley Shine invokes ‘Patience & Timing’

By Nelson A. King

Yvette Rennie, third from left, with members of J'ouvert City International, Inc. at the launch of Caribbean J'ouvert in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Carnival

Rennie: J’ouvert launch a triumph of culture and community in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Oyster Sauce Flavoured Shrimp Stir Fry

Caribbean recipes

Oyster Sauce Flavoured Shrimp Stir Fry

By Chris De La Rosa

Sir Hilary Beckles shows his citation from NYC Mayor Eric Adams, flanked by Marsha Massiah, right, and Melany Paynter.

Books

BCLF hosts ‘Root & Remedy: Prescriptions for an Uncertain World’

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Talk To Me Nicely” by Minda Harts.

Books

What do workers want? Find out – and give it to them – with this new book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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