Life Between Islands | Art buzz
A Tate Britain exhibition — that aims to feature the new identities, communities and cultural varieties shaped by the Caribbean diaspora in Britain — moves to the Art Gallery of Toronto through 1 April
Music buzz | Reviews (Jan/Feb 2024)
This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Chris St Hilaire; Asa Bantan & Kalash; Ava Hutchinson; and Sheriff & Erphaan Alves
Book buzz | Reviews (Jan/Feb 2024)
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of Growing up Woodbrook by Dylan Kerrigan; Loverbar by Lizbette Ocasio-Russe; The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord; and All Made of Longing by Ruth Osman Rose
Kingsley Ben-Adir: relishing the challenge | Snapshot
Fresh off roles in Barbie and Marvel’s Secret Invasion, Trinidadian-British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir takes on the title role in the Bob Marley: One Love biopic. Caroline Taylor reports
Reel & come again | Backstory
As a new biopic of Bob Marley hits screens worldwide, Jonathan Ali explores the rich cinematic history of reggae music and culture through six iconic films
Nadia Batson: “I know who I am now” | Own words
Singer and songwriter Nadia Batson on the magic of Carnival 2019; the devastation she masked through Carnival 2023; and the joy of finding her voice, and finally feeling seen — as told to Caroline Taylor
Beyond iron & steel | Personal tour
Nigel Campbell meditates on the power of music and community in Trinidad’s panyards, especially in the electric lead-up to Panorama — the biggest steelband showcase in the world
Etienne & Chucho: jazz genius for Christmas | On stage
Jeremy Taylor previews a special concert that brings together Cuban-born pianist and composer Chucho Valdés (and his acclaimed Royal Quartet) with Trinidad & Tobago’s brilliant trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles
