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Senegalese Artist Mor Faye Murf Bridges Africa and the Caribbean at CARIFESTA XV
From the rhythm of tunes to the bursts of colour, the lively pulse of CARIFESTA XV all echo a sense of belonging for Mor Faye Murf. This first time visit to Barbados for the renowned Senegalese visual artist and art-education leader feels the threads between his roots in Dakar, Senegal ...
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Senegalese Artist Zulu Mbaye Returns to Barbados to Celebrate Africa-Caribbean Cultural Ties at CARIFESTA XV
The sounds and the energy of Caribbean festivities carry a familiarity that resonates with Senegalese painter and President of the Village of Arts, Zulu Mbaye. Returning to Barbados for his second time, on this occasion to participate in CARIFESTA XV, he stated “I am so happy to be back. Being ...
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AI Meets Art: Vince Fraser Brings Innovation to Carifesta 15
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries across the world, and now it’s carving out space in the creative arena. At Carifesta 15, global visual artist Vince Fraser introduced Caribbean audiences to the transformative potential of AI in art, urging creators to embrace technology as a tool to expand their imagination rather ...
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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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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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Line Up of Judges for the Pic-O-De Crop Finals
Please see notice below of the Line Up of Judges for the Pic-O-De Crop Finals scheduled for August 1st, 2025.
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NCF Launches ‘Shop This Summer @ Aisle 166’ – A Digital Celebration of Barbadian Creativity
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is proud to unveil the Shop This Summer @ Aisle 166 digital catalogue – a vibrant, curated showcase celebrating the best of Barbadian design, craft and creativity. This dynamic online publication invites readers to explore an exciting array of locally made products, including jewellery, fashion ...
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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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