Author: Nigel Campbell

Music, People

The musical children of the diaspora | Closeup

From Caribbean-born superstars to innovative artists with Caribbean roots, Nigel A Campbell looks at the region’s lasting impact on the global music industry — 50 years after the birth of hip-hop

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Music, Reviews

Music buzz | Reviews (Mar/Apr 2023)

This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Keshav; Dibo D & Randal Corsen; Nailah Blackman; and Popcaan ft Toni-Ann Singh

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Music, Festivals and Events

A return to island jazz | Backstory

After being hit by pandemic restrictions, beloved jazz festivals across the Caribbean are returning, Nigel A Campbell reports, with a roster of exciting established and emerging jazz artists to keep your eyes on

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Literature, Reviews

Music buzz | Reviews (Jan/Feb 2023)

This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Leon Foster Thomas; Monique La Chapelle; Fay-Ann Lyons; and Kevon Carter

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Music, History, People, Trinidad and Tobago

Soca gold — soca music turns 50 | Backstory

It’s been 50 years since soca music emerged in Trinidad & Tobago. Nigel A Campbell looks back at the birth and evolution of the music that’s become the soundtrack to Caribbean carnivals around the world — and continues to seek a commercial life beyond it

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Music, Reviews

Music buzz | Reviews (Nov/Dec 2022)

This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Jimmy Cliff; Leyla McCalla; Hezron; and Lee Foss & Annalie Prime

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Music, Reviews

Music buzz | Reviews (Sep/Oct 2022)

This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Joy Lapps; Braveboy; Wesli (ft AfrotroniX); and Keba

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Embark, Music, Reviews

Music buzz | Reviews (Jul/Aug 2022)

This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Kobo Town; Horace Andy; Shaggy; Josean Jacobo; Dean Fraser & Ernie Ranglin; and Daniel Bellegarde

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