By Caribbean Beat ● Issue 79 (May/June 2006)
Island hopper (May/June 2006)
In May and June, Caribbean music lovers are spoiled for choice, with big events nearly every weekend showcasing rhythms to suit nearly all...
Culture, Film and Television, Festivals and Events, St. Barts
By Georgia Popplewell ● Issue 78 (March/April 2006)
The accidental festival
On the face of it, the island of St Barthélémy (St Barts to us anglos, St Barth to the locals) is an unlikely venue for a Caribbean film...
By Caribbean Beat ● Issue 78 (March/April 2006)
Island hopper (March/April 2006)
As March begins, the Carnival season ends in Trinidad. At the stroke of midnight on the first of the month — give or take a few hours —...
Culture, Music, Festivals and Events, St. Kitts and Nevis
By Richard Costas ● Issue 77 (January/February 2006)
Fuelling growth
Our civilisation is built on oil. Every time we turn on a light or a television set, we are consuming oil. Every product in the supermarket...
Culture, Music, Festivals and Events, St. Kitts and Nevis
By Garry Steckles ● Issue 77 (January/February 2006)
St Kitts: Small island, big music
I love a good music festival. And over the years I’ve been lucky enough to attend more than my fair share of them. My fond memories...
Culture, Music, Festivals and Events, Barbados
By Lisa Allen-Agostini ● Issue 77 (January/February 2006)
Riffing in Barbados
Barbados. The name conjures up images of white sand, azure skies, and turquoise water. True, Barbados is all that, but come January each...
By Caribbean Beat ● Issue 77 (January/February 2006)
Island hopper – Janurary/February 2006
Across the Caribbean, as around the world, people welcome the new year at the stroke of midnight on 1 January with fireworks, music, kisses...
By Caribbean Beat ● Issue 76 (November/December 2005)
Island Hopper – November/December 2005
The end-of-year holiday season starts in the Caribbean with many lights. In Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname, Hindus are joined by...