When we heard that Machel Montano had decided to enter the 2024 Calypso Monarch competition in Trinidad, we were elated. This talented young man who has been performing since he was nine years old, had decided to use his well-established credentials as the dominant soca artist in Trinbago to help reignite young people’s interest in […]
Machel Montano, the “King of Soca,” had always been at the forefront of the Soca music scene, but in 2024, he surprised everyone by announcing his absence from Carnival festivities to focus on completing his master’s degree in Carnival Studies at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). This decision sent shockwaves through the Soca […]
By Stephen Weir In a celebration of diversity and individuality, the Canadian Caribbean Photographic Arts Collective (CCPAC) has unveiled its latest exhibition, “Sensational Vistas”, at the Areej Artists Centre on the Danforth, west of Woodbine. The official opening on Thursday, Feb 1st will be followed by a reception on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 5 pm […]
By Stephen WeirYesterday, it was a sunny 17 degrees Celsius in Atlanta, Georgia, while Toronto experienced wet and snowy conditions with a temperature of minus 4 degrees. No wonder Toronto’s international costume designer, Thea Jackson, has Georgia on her mind these days. Jackson has recently returned from the Atlanta “Bandlaunch,” where she showcased her latest […]
New Orleans, aka The Big Easy has started its Mardi Gras countdown. New Orleans Carnival, like most around the world, is strongly linked to Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. The season begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, and continues until Mardi Gras, known as Fat Tuesday, which is the final day of […]
Since 2020 the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) has been tracking the race and identity of people involved in use-of-force incidents to expose any racial biases or stereotyping within police services. After three years of collecting the data, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police now acknowledges that there is a need to reconcile the data […]
As we embark on our journey into the year 2024, The Caribbean Camera presents its community wishlist, outlining hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a brighter future in the New Year. The wishlist encompasses various facets of our community – economic empowerment, cultural enrichment, social advancement and crime reduction. Let us delve into each of these […]
Kenneth Bhagan, a long-time member of the Ontario Steelpan Association, passed away on December 25. He was 77 years old. Mr. Bhagan will be remembered for the work he did with the St. James Town Youth Centre Steel Orchestra. Over the years, he had been the Executive Director of St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra. […]
By Stephen Weir Dr. Jay, Canada’s renowned Soca DJ has revealed his return to live radio with his signature show SocaTherapy airing on Flow 98.7 FM. Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 14th, from 6-9 pm, as Dr. Jay brings back the beats and vibes that make him the Prince of Soca. While his radio […]
Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh-Bruce won her second St. Croix Calypso Monarch after the Calypso Monarch Finals on New Year’s night. The talented Lady Mac’s rendition of ‘Lend A Hand’ and ‘Puppet Man,’ earned her the title. “I’m elated because what I really focus on is putting on a good show for the people,” McIntosh-Bruce said […]
