The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
The statement that we are conversing with our national cultural icons as a means to preserving our cultural heritage in the 21st century and beyond, in essence captures the sentiments of today’s (May 23, 2014) launch of the National Oral History Programme’s (NOHP) online database in recognition of International Museum ...
Preliminary Results of the 2014 Scotiabank Junior Calypso Monarch Tabulated by Pricewaterhouse Coopers SRL Last Saturday, May 17 the competition phase of the Scotiabank Junior Calypso Monarch programme got off the ground with some familiar and new budding Calypsonians now vying for the 2014 title. The reigning Scotiabank Junior Calypso ...
The chance to showcase to Brazilian music industry experts at the social evening held as part of the Government Political/Commercial mission to São Paulo last September, has really paid off for entertainer Stedson ‘Red Plastic Bag’ Wiltshire and musician David ‘Zig-E’ Walcott. Red Plastic Bag (RPB) and Zig-E were members ...
For Charice Walrond it was perseverance and a ride of true ‘Honesty’ about experiences dear to her heart that took her to victory during the 13-18 category of the 2013 Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition. As the curtain falls on her reign, ‘Honesty’ as she is known on stage, shared her ...
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR THE CROP OVER LIFT OFF WEEKEND Band launches, music releases, the party scene is heating up –all signs that the festival season is upon us. With less than 48 hours to go, the NCF is in preparation mode for the Crop Over lift off weekend which is ...
Crop Over has something in it for everyone and this was confirmed when a number of initiatives were announced at the Crop Over Breakfast Show on Monday, November 26, 2012 at Hilton Barbados. Minister of Family, Culture, Sports and Youth, Hon. Stephen Lashley stated that among the initiatives is a ...
In eight days and counting Barbadians will be feeling that infectious fever of the festival as Crop Over 2013 takes to the community with the Cavalcades. The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) ushered in the Cavalcades dockside on the Wickham Lewis Boardwalk in Bridgetown on Friday, May 3, with the support ...
1st Position Song: Condense Artiste: Porgie & Murda Total Amount: 6 points Tied 2nd Position Song: Need A Riddim- Biggie Irie Song: Roll It-Soca Kartel Song: Question of the Year – Coopa Dan Song: Dibby in a Fete- Verseewild Total: 4 points each Date: Aug 3rd 2013