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Stepping into the role of Burgie
When Jabari Brown took on the role of a young Irving Burgie in production Daylight: A Tribute to Burgie, he knew the responsibility was heavy. One quick search into history would highlight that Burgie is not only a name in music history but also one of the architects of the ...
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CARIFESTA XV Brings Digital Innovation as Technology Meets Arts
As CARIFESTA XV unfolds in Barbados, the festival is not only a celebration of heritage and tradition, but also a gateway to the future. Among its many highlights is a workshop series led by Chris Welch, an artist with more than 15 years of experience incorporating coding, artificial intelligence (AI), ...
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Legacy in Clay
In the heart of Bridgetown, a new mural is quietly being sculpted in clay by Hamilton’s Pottery Barbados, under the guidance of veteran designer and creator Hamilton Wiltshire. This large-scale public artwork is part of the island’s contribution to CARIFESTA XV, commissioned by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF). The piece ...
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Reimagining Dance Through Technology
For many, the world of dance and technology may seem like two separate worlds. But for Valencia James, the fusion of both is not just a creative endeavor rather, it is a journey that is transforming the way we think about storytelling, collaboration and culture. As part of the CARIFESTA ...
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Father and Son Set to Make History at Pic-O-De-Crop Finals
For the first time in the history of the Pic-O-De-Crop competition, a father and son will be going head-to-head on finals night. Billboard and Dynamo, known off-stage as Billboard and Asher Murrell, are set to take the stage at the National Botanical Gardens on Friday, August 1, 2025, among 18 ...
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Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Tent Judging Heats Up as Stray Cats Prepare to Perform
The 2025 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Competition is in full swing, following two thrilling nights of tent judging that kicked off the race to the Finals. On Monday, July 14, the Shining Stars opened the judging series at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre with an impressive showcase of sharp lyricism, social ...
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A SHOW TO SAVOUR
One of the biggest and best shows of the 2025 Crop Over Season will take place tomorrow at Illaro Court, which will come alive to the sound of sweet music from 7 p.m. Liberty Business Fusions, the Ultimate Blend, is shaping up to be a night of music and magic ...
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Crop Over 2025 kicks off Saturday with culture, colour at Queen’s Park
The spirit of Crop Over is back and bolder than ever! Get ready to jump into the rhythm of the season as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) launches Crop Over 2025 with a high-energy Opening Gala and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes this Saturday at Queen’s Park — and ...
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Winslow Jordan’s Colours of Crop Over
The energy. The rhythm. The colour. The newest Crop Over artwork commissioned by the National Cultural Foundation is more than just beautiful imagery—it’s a celebration of Barbadian identity, told through the eyes of visual artist and musician Winslow “RubyTech” Jordan. Best known to many for his work on the local ...
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