Written by: David Lawrence
In our attempt to keep you our dear reader current with new emerging hits and trends in Caribbean music, CEH has faithfully curated by genre playlists of some of the best new releases for each month. From each playlist, we spotlighted a song, and its artiste that we believed needed special attention Oftentimes, we would give an upcoming artist the spotlight so that their talent may shine for all to see. But good music will always rise to the top, so it is no surprise that the stalwarts in the industry were often our first choice and dominated our spotlights
Today we will like to close the year by recapping some of the spotlighted songs of 2021. Please note the songs in each genre below are in chronological order. Let us know your thoughts on our selections in the comments.
Terri Lyons Is Calypso Royalty
By: Nekisha CyrusHands down, Terri Lyons is one of the most dynamic vocalists in the game with the musical versatility to match. Even though she hails from soca royalty as daughter of a soca legend, the one and only Super Blue, she has been determined to create her own legacy in the music industry
Read more ...Mas Legend, Peter Minshall Returns for Carnival 2020
By: Nekisha CyrusPeter Minshall will be returning to the Trinidad Carnival scene in 2020 as a band mas-designer. No stranger to controversial art, the recent unveiling of his new collection ‘Mas Pieta’ was inspired by Michelangelo’s renaissance sculpture, ‘The Pieta’.
Read more ...Spice: Colorism and Black Hypocrisy
By: Charmaine LindsayJamaican, Dancehall artist Spice, whose real name is Grace Hamilton is most popular for her erotic songs, and music videos with her acrobatic female dancers. However, she took a break from that routine to speak out against colorism. She did this in her recent social media stunt, and soon after released single, “Black Hypocrisy”.
Read more ...Caribbean Folklore With Illustration
By: Lesandra ScottSince it was way too early for bed and with her four teenage children, without any internet and evidently growing restless, Mother decided to use this inopportune moment to tell us tales and stories about entities of the night, the Caribbean folklore that she was told of when growing up as a child.
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