Henry’s Records, a long-standing Black-owned business based in Scarborough, Ontario, invites the community to join in a day of celebration and fundraising on Saturday, July 13th. Opened in 1985, Henry’s Records has been a cornerstone for DJs, collectors, musicians, and music lovers worldwide. The event aims to commemorate the store’s impact on reggae music culture […]
By Stephen Weir Photos by Nicole Steeves They’re keeping Calypso alive by honouring the sounds, stories, and spirit of authentic kaiso. Rolling in the street or jumping up on an outdoor stage, the Kaiso Street Combo (an offshoot of the Kaiso Street Society) is taking Calypso music to the people. Although not well known in […]
By Neil Armstrong For Pamela Appelt, a distinguished member of the Jamaican Canadian community who was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, this honour will help her to open doors for others. She was among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced recently by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. They include […]
The Caribbean Camera spoke with Ad’ria LaPierre, a seasoned section leader and future Queen of Carnival, about her exciting presentation for this year’s carnival with Tribal Carnival. Ad’ria, whose journey in the world of mas began at just three months old, shared her experiences, aspirations, and upcoming projects. Ad’ria has been deeply involved in playing […]
By Carlton Joseph The last two weeks saw French President Emmanuel Macron taking a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for parliamentary elections, after his centrists were beaten in European elections on June 9; that decision resulted in Marine Le Pen’s pro-Russian National Rally party, winning the first round of parliamentary elections. The far-right […]
Making a joyful noise at the Caribbean rhythms and chants workshop By Stephen Weir Normally, a parent would shudder and put their hands to their ears if they received a request for their youngster to bring a drum or some banging sticks to school. But when Calypsonian Roger Gibbs does the asking, well, that is […]
By Ravendra Madholall Several former Guyana and West Indies players turned out on Saturday at the Laurel Creek Conservation ground in Waterloo Ontario to participate in the first Fazil Sattaur limited-over memorial match. Among them were Clayton Lambert and Keith Semple. In the 30-over game, Terminator 1 beat Terminator 2 by 40 runs. Sattaur represented […]
Whether it’s your grand opening, business anniversary, or some other groundbreaking event, Caribbean Camera is here to support you every step of the way. We are excited to announce our new Business Recognition platform, designed to help you share your achievements with the community. Introducing the new online Business Recognition Request Form At Caribbean […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Mello Ayo wrote a biography about Brother Adisa S. Oji. Mr. Ayo is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, leadership consultant, and advocate. He is the author of many books including “After Dark: The Anatomy of a People’s Struggle,” ” Stories We Don’t Tell,” “Love Rhapsodies and Blues,” “Good Morning, Afrika!,” and “I […]
As a testament to his tireless dedication and extraordinary service, Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay has been honored with the Order of Canada. A retired surgeon, religious leader, and mentor, Dr. Doobay stands as a pillar of the Indo-Canadian community, embodying the values of compassion, service, and excellence. Born on August 26, 1940, in the village of […]
