Arts & Entertainment News – Caribbean Life

Party crowd takes in Problem Child's mesmerizing performances during the launch of Vincy Mas.

St Vincent

Massive Vincy Mas 2025 launch in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

Summertime Pineapple Strawberry Juice recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Summertime Pineapple Strawberry Juice

By Chris De La Rosa

Trinidadian scholar Dr. Daniela Fifi.

Books

Groundbreaking book on Caribbean Museums takes Dr. Daniela Fifi on international tour

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of ‘Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors’ by Joe McClean.

Books

Family comes first, but trouble comes next in this novel

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Mezzo-soprano opera singer Raehann (pronounced Ray-Ann) Bryce Davis, whose debut album, Evolution, was released on April 11.

Music

From heritage to harmony: Jamaican-American opera singer releases debut album

By Milette Millington

Vybz Kartel during The Official Welcome Back Concert - Backstage at Nassau Coliseum in New York City, New York, United States.

Jamaica

Trinidad government moves to curb Vybz Kartel’s public influence

By Bert Wilkinson

Scene in progress: Tevin Foster filming “Race Vs. Culture: The Black Experience” — a powerful documentary exploring race, identity, and culture through voices from across the Black diaspora.

Movies

Independent filmmaker Tevin Foster to premiere new documentary ‘Race Vs. Culture’ Exploring Black Unity

By Tracey Khan

“Joseph” is a bold and deeply personal thriller that delves into the complexities of faith, identity, and moral conflict through the lens of the Haitian-American experience. The film follows a gripping, character-driven narrative that challenges perceptions and speaks to the heart of cultural duality.

Haiti

Wanly Florexile infuses grit, faith, and drama into Indie film ‘Joseph’

By Tracey Khan

Kevin Lyttle gives patrons "a taste" of “Home for Carnival” and “Drive Me Crazy.”

Music

High-energy show

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “The Afterlife of Malcolm X” by Mark Whitaker.

Books

Fifty years later, a legacy that still resonates

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Cecil B The Artist in the studio.

Music

Cecil B The Artist drops cover ‘Over The Hills’

By Nelson A. King

Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich with Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter Moliy.

Music

Moliy ‘Shake It To The Max’ for Reggae Sumfest

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Sean Paul.

Music

Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa launch ‘Good Vibes Only Tour’

By Nelson A. King

The Caribbean Tourism Organization promotional banner for Caribbean Week 2025.

Food

Caribbean Week in New York 2025 to feature first-ever Caribbean Cultural Showcase

By Nelson A. King

Various books for Mother’s Day.

Books

For mom, mom-to-be, and grandma, Happy Mother’s Day!

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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