Cayman Batabano Carnival… IT’S COMING!
Posted on 01. May, 2011 by admin.
0
Grand Cayman HOTTT with Carnival preparations From the time I landed in Grand Cayman last week, one thing was apparent, that Batabano Carnival feeling was thick in the air. I was welcomed into the terminal at Owen Roberts International by the sounds of sweet steel pan playing the latest soca tunes. After a brief trip [...]
Continue Reading
Gregory Isaacs – A Musical Tribute
Posted on 14. Nov, 2010 by admin.
The artist recently referred to in a New York Times article as “the most exquisite vocalist in reggae,” Gregory Isaacs, has passed away. But not before leaving us volumes of music to last us lifetimes. From “Night Nurse,” to “Heng On,” to “Rumors,” and more, this mix is a sweet hour long ride through the [...]
Continue Reading
The Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee Plans for the 2010 MIAMI CARNIVAL
Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Press Release Miami, FL – September 2010 — The 2010 MIAMI CARNIVAL will be held on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium (Dolphin Stadium) in the City of Miami Gardens. Miami Carnival is a celebration of creativity: an eruption of revelry, colorful and spectacular costumes and pulsating music. It is a time when [...]
Continue Reading
BARBADOS Food, Wine and Rum FESTIVAL
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by admin.
BARBADOS AND AMERICAN EXPRESS PUBLISHING ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR FIRST ANNUAL BARBADOS FOOD & WINE AND RUM FESTIVAL Celebrity Chefs Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai and Tim Love to Headline November Festival New York, NY (August 18, 2010) – The first annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival will be the culinary [...]
Continue Reading
Caribana 2010 – Spectacular!
Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Folks, Let me first say this…if you did not attend Caribana in Toronto last weekend, then you missed one heck of a carnival. It was simply SPECTACULAR! With over 1.5 million, (yes, million) people in attendance, it truly did live up to its hype of being North America’s largest carnival. From the moment the IVM [...]
Continue Reading
2010 SCOTIABANK CARIBANA LIST OF EVENTS
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by admin.
FEEL DE VIBE!
Press Release
Thursday, July 29th
KING & QUEEN SHOW
- Lamport Stadium
- 7:00pm – Midnight
This family-oriented event allows its audience to marvel at the elaborate large costumes that will accompany all of the competing mas bands in a relaxed sitdown environment. It features over 50 costumes the various categories.
Continue Reading
Stage Set For A Classic Crop Over Final
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Press Release
It was a return to the old times when the Banks /LIME Pic-O-De Crop Semi-final was staged at the National Stadium last evening. (Friday 23rd July) Several patrons were heard endorsing the NCF’s move to take the event back to what they deemed ‘the home of the Pic-O-De Crop’.
Continue Reading
St Lucia Carnival 2010
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Press Release
Here are the results for ST Lucia Carnival 2010.
BAND OF THE YEAR (Euralis Bouty Award)
Mas Action – El Dorado – The Quest of Savage Gold (391 points)
Red Unlimited – Unspoken Desires (387)
Rituals – Freedom Song (381)
Continue Reading
Partying in DC: Caribbean Style
Posted on 03. Jul, 2010 by admin.
In the midst of a sweltering summer, Washington, DC once again caught fire during the last weekend of June. Carnival time had come again! D.C. may not have the grandest or most notable carnival in the US but we damn sure do a good job with what we have. In DC, Carnival has grown in [...]