Tag Archives: Entertainment

  1. Barbadian to sing at The 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival Memorial Day Weekend

    2012 ARTIST LINEUP: Sunday, May 27th – JAM DAY This year’s Jam Day, May 27th, boasts an impressive blend of legendary performers and powerful new talents. Headliners The Rootsand Booker T. Jones will be joined by the compelling talents of Gary Clark Jr., Thundercat, Selah Sue, and Sonnymoon. Monday, May 28th – REGGAE DAY Reggae [...]

    May 19, 2012Music, Photo GalleryNo comments
  2. Summer Ends – Cancer takes Donna, Disco’s Queen – 63 year old singer leaves 2 daughters mourning

    There’ll be another song for me and I will sing it there’ll be another dream for me someone will bring it I will drink the wine while it is warn and never let you catch me looking at the sun, oh yeah and after all the loves of my life after all loves in my [...]

    May 17, 2012MusicNo comments
  3. #BARBADOS’ LARGEST INTERNATIONAL FASHION EVENT WELCOMES #CELEBRITY DESIGNERS OLIVER #TOLENTINO AND #ROMERO BRYAN

    Barbados is set to become the glamorous epicentre of international fashion in the Caribbean when BB Fashion Week™ hosts the first ever International Fashion Festival, slated for April 27th – 28th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. As an extravaganza of international fashion, the inaugural International Fashion Festival will feature celebrity designers Oliver Tolentino from [...]

    April 21, 2012Fashion, Photo GalleryNo comments
  4. iREBEL VISUAL ARTS COLLECTIVE – Vincentian Cinematography

    Born in the rural mountains of Belair, St. Vincent, Akley Olton is a creator of images. His interest in sociology and economics was harnessed by his creative development into community activism through various outreach activities. He believes the arts especially Filmmaking, are vehicles for social, and economic change in the Caribbean. He is the founder [...]

    April 20, 2012Cinema, Culture, Photo GalleryNo comments
  5. Celebrate a 1st Decade Of Caribbean Jazz At Trinidad’s 10th Annual Jazz Artists On The Greens #trinidad #jazz #music #concert

    Energies are high at Production One Limited as preparations move into top gear for its 10th anniversary edition of Jazz Artists on the Greens (JAOTG) on The Greens at Farm Road, St. Joseph on Saturday 24 March 2012. In the spirit of celebration and reminiscence, Production One will highlight some of the fondest memories of the [...]

    March 19, 2012Music, TravelNo comments
  6. Honey Jam at Frank Collymore Hall deemed a Great Success by organisers

    On Wednesday, March 14, some of the Honey Jam Barbados alumni, along with Hall manager Fran Wickham and Honey Jam Barbados producer Ebonnie Rowe, took to the stage at Frank Collymore Hall to a packed house and rave reviews. This concert was part of Frank Collymore Hall’s free concert series and provided a great opportunity [...]

    March 19, 2012MusicNo comments
  7. Ellerton Gospel Hall: fea’s. Canadian soprano, Sarah-Jane MacCaull & Composer James McConnel – Sun. 25 March

    Great news for music lovers! It’s Holders Season from March 17 to 31, featuring nine different performances of a variety of musical styles in the elegant splendour of the original plantation house on Holders Hill. This as the Ellerton Gospel Hall developed a special relationship with the same Holders Season, and last year hosted two [...]

    March 17, 2012MusicNo comments
  8. Partying with Saints; Trinidad’s Carnival private fete whups all-inclusive charts

    Carnival 2012 may be over, however, amidst the plethora of all inclusives, cooler events and major concert shows which took place, the annual mid-season soiree ‘Fete with the Saints’ is still etched in the minds of many 2012 partygoers and premium event enthusiasts. For its 2012 edition the grounds of Saint Mary’s College were abuzz [...]

    March 10, 2012MusicNo comments
  9. Saturday Night Fish Fry by Baba Elombe Jakuta Mottley (1998 Weekly Column)

    You don’t have to pay the usual admission If you are a cook or a waiter or a good musician So if you happen to be just passing by Stop in at the Saturday Night Fish Fry. – Louis Jordan and his Tympani Five Martin’s Bay like a loop. A loop that curls like a noose to [...]

    March 6, 2012EditorialNo comments
  10. Barbadian Female Calypsonian “Froggy’s” Funeral – Monday at 1:00 pm at Westbury Church & Cemetery

    The local entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of the first females to perform calypso in Barbados. Phyllis Collymore, also known as ‘Froggy’, passed away peacefully this morning, aged 82, at Gordon Cummins Hospital in St Thomas after a short illness. Froggy performed at Club Morgan throughout the 1950s and will be best [...]

    March 2, 2012MusicNo comments
  11. Port of Spain Musical Soca Warriors “Kes the Band” set for major Manhattan performance next week

    Still riding high on the momentum of an ultra-successful 2012 T&T Carnival season, Caribbean music act Kes The Band, will electrify the Big Apple with its signature ‘Island Pop’ sound. The celebrated Trinidadian ensemble will display its versatility, vibrancy and global appeal in its first post-festival North American appearance which takes place on Friday 9th [...]

    March 1, 2012MusicNo comments
  12. Mr. Vegas Has NYC Rocking to the Sounds of ‘Sweet Jamaica’ – Album Due in March

    The Big Apple feels more like the Land of Wood and Water now that International music star Mr. Vegas has New York City rocking to the sounds of Sweet Jamaica. With stellar unplugged performances at Lincoln Center Theatre and Miss Lily’s Variety in Greenwich Village, anticipation is high for the release of his double album [...]

    February 26, 2012Music, ReviewNo comments
  13. President Obama croons “Sweet Home Chicago” with Blues Legend B.B. King at White House fundraiser

    US President Barack Obama is persuaded by blues legend Buddy Guy to sing a few lines of Sweet Home Chicago with B.B. King at a White House blues festival.

    February 22, 2012Political, Video GalleryNo comments
  14. ROMAINE VIRGO, MAVADO, I-OCTANE, KHAGO, KIPRICH TOP NOMINEES FOR 2011 LINKAGE AWARDS IN NYC

    Reggae rising star Romaine Virgo, who made international headlines last year when he became the first ever reggae artist to perform on one of country music’s most revered stages – the Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee – is again in the spotlight, this time for securing a whopping 4 nominations for the 2011 Linkage [...]

    February 20, 2012Events, Music1 comment
  15. Bob Marley’s Birth-Month reveals “MARLEY” – Documentary: Bob Marley Movie (2012) HD

    Made with the support of the Marley family, this film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. From Academy Award-winning director Kevin MacDonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland) comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different [...]

    February 18, 2012Arts, Cinema, Events, Music, Video GalleryNo comments
  16. CONSULTATION ON CULTURAL INDUSTRIES BILL NEXT WEEKEND

    Government’s draft Cultural Industries Development Bill will come under the microscope during a one-day consultation on Saturday 25th February, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Minister of Culture, Stephen Lashley, will deliver remarks, while Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Dr. Keith Nurse, will make a presentation on cultural industries. During the discussions, [...]

    February 18, 2012Arts, Culture, Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  17. Ivory’s CD “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” now available on iTunes

    Hello everyone, Ready for some shameless self-promotion? Yup, Ivory’s recent CD, UNFINISHED BUSINESS has just been released on iTunes. Just go to the store and search for Ivory, Unfinished Business Enjoy! Franc

    February 2, 2012Music, Photo GalleryNo comments
  18. Spoken Word poetry of Barbados, IRON MIC returns West Coast Style!

    Hey family, a blessed 2012 to ya… Wishing all of you a vibrant creative and uplifting year and I hope it has been great to you so far. Give thanks to you for your strong support of our IRON MIC! events and contributing greatly to their success. As you know, the show is on break [...]

    January 23, 2012Culture, Photo GalleryNo comments
  19. CASTRIES ENTERTAINER CLAUDIA CLAIMS REGGAE: FORMS VALUABLE ALLIANCE WITH CE’CILE

    Fast rising singing sensation Claudia Edward has claimed reggae as her musical love and proclaims this with the release of two new singles: This Love and Loving You. Both songs are being released as she seeks to conquer new ears and claim a reggae fan base. The St Lucian based artiste is very excited about [...]

    January 21, 2012Music, ReviewNo comments
  20. BEAT Live @ Oistins update: More shows, more streaming!

    An Alliance of many talented Barbadian Entertainers, Artists & Technicians (BEAT) came together to put on a “FREE” and very professional show in Oistins this past Saturday. NEXCYX was the featured band, and a large and appreciative audience of fans came out to support this pilot event. We also give thanks to our MAJOR SPONSOR [...]

    January 19, 2012Music, Review, Video GalleryNo comments
  21. HBO TO RE-BROADCAST THE ONE LOVE: JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL SPECIAL

    In anticipation of this year’s Jazz Festival, HBO Latin America will rebroadcast the One Love: Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2011 on January 19th. The special will additionally be available to Flow subscribers through HBO On Demand. The special features production and performance vignettes, while also spotlighting Jamaica’s main attractions. One Love centers on the [...]

    January 17, 2012Cinema, Events, MusicNo comments
  22. More Presidential chanting – Barack Obama Singing “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga?

    Video content from whitehouse.gov public domain. Audio content is an instrumental of Born This Way by Lady Gaga.

    January 10, 2012Music, Oddity, Video GalleryNo comments
  23. Silk tops the 15 selected for Montserrat’s Calypso Semi-Finals

    Garnet “Silk” Thompson took the top spot out of the 22 calypsonians who took part in last weekend’s Calypso Elimination in Montserrat. The elimination was the first event to be held in their recently completed Festival City, located on the cricket grounds in Little Bay. Silk garnered a total of 429 points from the judges [...]

    December 16, 2011Featured, TravelNo comments
  24. Oistins comes alive all over the world this weekend, via TeleBarbados

    BEAT have reached an agreement with Government to bring Live Entertainment to the stage every Saturday Night in Oistins. These shows are free and open to the public and will be produced for the enjoyment of both tourists and locals alike. Each show will be in four parts and will feature: YOUTH | The Creative [...]

    December 15, 2011Featured, Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  25. IRON MIC! Poetry Slam #2 at Browne’s Gap, Hastings, Christ Church this weekend

    Ecstasy In Motion, Sensual Nights, Azman, Inity Fyah Album Launch, HIV/AIDS Awareness, NIFCA Finalists, Blake Broomes, Marcus Myers, Poetry Slam, Independence celebrations with 1688 Orchestra and more… And now, to bring the first series of shows to close, Iron Sharpen Iron and Mic Check bringing another Poetry Slam to end off the year! Those of [...]

    December 8, 2011Cinema, Culture, Events, Video GalleryNo comments