Arts & Entertainment News – Caribbean Life

A non traditional Caribbean Christmas Rum/Fruit Cake recipe.

Caribbean recipes

A non traditional Caribbean Christmas Rum/‌Fruit Cake

By Chris De La Rosa

Drewgad (Paul) left with Nesta.

Haiti

‘Chocolate Boy’ trending on social media

By Nelson A. King

Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during an interview in New York on March 13, 2024.

Belize

Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Jamaica

‘It’s Showtime’ for Tarrus Riley

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry with Kelly Elaine Navies and Maia A. Surdam.

Books

The roots grow strong in this beautiful photo-filled gift book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Walter Greene and Rebecca Moses attend The Fragrance Foundation Media Connections Brunch at Melba's Harlem on Sept.07, 2022 in New York City.

Guyana

Guyanese fashion journalist passes at 74

By Vinette K. Pryce

Self portrait of Adena Myrie.

Haiti

Buju Banton’s sister teams up with Ras Emmanuel on ‘Dancehall Forever’

By Nelson A. King

Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork

By Chris De La Rosa

Jennifer Hudson is pictured with an excited fan after singing in the audience at her inaugural concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Flatbush to promote her very first Christmas album, “The Give of Love,” during an intimate live experience on Nov.24, 2024.

Haiti

Jennifer Hudson shines at Christmas concert to share Christmas album ‘Gift of Love,’ at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Belize

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

Mia Amor Mottley speaks onstage at the TIME100 Summit 2022 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 7, 2022 in New York City.

Barbados

Barbados opens Marcus Garvey Amphitheater

By Dawn Plummer

Screengrab of Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the National Book Award this year in Poetry for her collection Something About Living (2024).

Books

National Book Foundation celebrates 75 years of hosting National Book Awards

By Milette Millington

Saint Kitts and Nevis donate artwork to the OAS Art Museum of the Americas. Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis Jacinth Henry-Martin (center) makes the presentation.

St. Kitts and Nevis donates artwork to OAS Art Museum of the Americas

By Nelson A. King

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Haiti

‘This is the Time for Me’: Minna LaFortune

By Nelson A. King

Ruel "Doc" Wallace with "Mountain Grandeur.”

Jamaica

‘From the HeArt’

By Nelson A. King

Zion Marley is set to release his album ‘From Zion’ in 2025.

Haiti

Carrying the torch: Zion Marley previews tracks from 2025 album ‘From Zion’

By Tracey Khan

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