David Leehue’s artistic journey has been shaped as much by adversity as by talent. From a devastating 2001 car accident that cost him his right eye to the later discovery of glaucoma, the Trinidad painter has repeatedly adapted and persevered in his creative practice.
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Montserrat’s Calabash Festival returns this July with nine days of cultural events, from kayaking adventures and beach parties to food fairs and youth talent showcases, all designed to celebrate the island’s traditions and support local entrepreneurs.
The Bahama Brass Band’s participation in Turks and Caicos’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations has ignited public discussion about diaspora heritage and the historical ties binding the two island nations.
Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypso artist born Slinger Francisco, has died at age 91 in New York. His seven-decade career made him one of the Caribbean’s most influential musicians and a defining voice of the region’s cultural identity.
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The Mighty Sparrow, one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated calypsonians, has died at 91. The legendary musician, born Slinger Francisco in Grenada and raised in Trinidad, shaped Caribbean culture through seven decades of music marked by social commentary and infectious humor.
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The Mighty Sparrow, the legendary Trinidadian calypsonian born Slinger Francisco, has died at 91. His family announced he passed away peacefully in New York after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped calypso music across the Caribbean and the world.
The Caribbean has lost one of its greatest cultural ambassadors with the death of calypso icon Mighty Sparrow. The legendary musician, who crafted over 500 compositions and won 10 Calypso Monarch crowns, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of witty, socially conscious music that defined generations.
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In Guyana, suspicion does not require evidence. It only requires somebody doing better than you. A woman gets promoted and people don’t congratulate her—they ask who she knows. A man’s business thrives and people don’t acknowledge his hard work; they assume he has connections.
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VaChikepe The Poet, a Zimbabwean spoken-word artist and 2021 International Reggae and World Music Awards winner, will release A Dollar on October 28—his first album recorded in English, designed to introduce his work to mainstream audiences worldwide.
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