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The ‘Body’ Music Video Is Here

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The ‘Body’ Music Video Is Here

Yesterday, as promised, Barbadian songstress Ch’an released the music video for her single “Body.” The single had an exclusive early release on iTunes earlier this month and debuted on the Weekday Fix on Slam 101.1 FM. “Body” was written by Ch’an herself, produced by Denzil “Diggz” Bovell and LavaLamp Media Group and features backing vocals from fellow artist Alix Cage.

The sensual black and white video – shot by Melanie Grant and directed by award winning filmmaker Clish Gittens with assistance by Vonley W. Smith – stars Ch’an and local model on the rise Emmanuel Tyson. The video sees the two in an intimate embrace, looking into each others’ eyes, lips a breath apart as they caress each other.

Watch “Body” below. Listen to it on Selecta Charts and buy it on iTunes.

 

ICYMI: ‘Don’t Believe Me’ by Alix Cage Now Available

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ICYMI: ‘Don’t Believe Me’ by Alix Cage Now Available

Local musician Alix Cage – given name Joshua Gay – dropped his newest song, “Don’t Believe Me”, last week. The track premiered exclusively on home grown music streaming service Selecta Charts, where it sits at number one with 504 views (461 more than the number two song, Ch’an’s “Body”). The one was recently made available on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify.

The song was written by Jakarta Connell and Joshua Gay, produced by Brad Griffith and mastered by Sterling Sound.

Listen to the song on Selecta Charts.

Honey Jam Barbados 2017 A Hit

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Honey Jam Barbados 2017 A Hit

Additional reporting by Zamfir Waltz.

Honey Jam Barbados, it seems, never fails to find the very best of the best when it comes to up and coming female vocalists on the island. Indeed, founder Ebonnie Rowe and her team have a talent for discovering talent. Demonstrating what many Barbadians, particularly those involved in the local arts scene, often stay; that there is a lot of talent to be found here. The seventh edition of the show was held at the Hilton Barbados Resort on Saturday, November 18th.

The night was, as resident MC Caroline “CiCi” Reid said, a night of first. The first half of the show was dedicated to vocalists who were making their Honey Jam Barbados debut. For some of them it was their first time performing in front of a live audience. The first time performers were, Ayodele Edinboro, Samaria King, Ifetayo Clarke, Erin Hunte, Angelique Archer, Denesha Fergusson, Gabrielle Rock, Kenyah Joseph and Vanessa Phillips. All of the young ladies did an amazing job. They had beautiful, powerful vocals, incredible stage presence and infectious energy.

That being said, the standouts among them were Denesha Fergusson, the first person to perform opera at Honey Jam Barbados,  Kenyah Joseph and Vanessa Phillips. They had the biggest reaction from the crowd when they performed and each of them had their own distinct performance style. Fergusson was poised and controlled, Joseph was vivacious and personable and Phillips was cool and relaxed.

Another first for Honey Jam Barbados, was a dance performance by local group, Riddim Tribe.

The “Guest Alums” of the yearly event had the second half all to themselves, and showed their experience and the potent energy they have accumulated over the years.

Adrianna Mayers sang with great passion and soul as she worked the stage to the enjoyment of the crowd. Valentine Meniaud’s French piece was exquisite, refined, and added an interesting aura of class to an already enjoyable evening. We hope to see her at a future Honey Jam. Larix gave a nice performance of her single “Sycamore.” Adaeze took the full plunge, and dropped a brand new track, ‘”Leh Me Teh”; usually a big risk, but it paid off in dividends. The crowd response was phenomenal, and Adaeze fully utilized it. Closing the night was Rhea Layne; all we can say about her performance, is: “FREEDOM!!!”

Special mention must be made of Jenna Bennett who flew in from the Canadian arm of the Honey Jam project and Leigh Philips, of whom we hope we see more of in the future.

For photos from this even, visit our Facebook page.

Vujadaday Music Festival Phase One Lineup Announced

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Vujadaday Music Festival Phase One Lineup Announced

In a post to their Facebook page, the Vujaday Music Festival has revealed the lineup for the first of three planned phases. Listed in alphabetical order, the line up includes: ART DEPARTMENT, Bedouin, Dj Tennis, Francesca Lombardo, Green Velvet, Justin Martin, Latmun, Lee Burridge Lee Foss, Lee Reynolds (Desert Hearts), Lonely C (Soul Clap), Mikey Lion (Desert Hearts), Nick Monaco, Peggy Gou, Solardo, The Fitness + Pony (Crew Love) and Wolf + Lamb.

Earlier this month the festival shared a sneak peak of the line up in a series of videos on their Facebook page.

Running from April 4th to 8th next year, 2018, the Vujaday (déjà vu backward) Music Festival will be the first electronic music festival to be held in Barbados, described as “an entirely new experience” and “like nothing you have seen or felt before.” The festival will be held at a different location everyday; Farley Hill, Holetown, South Beach Zone, the East Coast and the West Coast.

To buy super early bird tickets and for more information about the festival and booking your trip to Barbados to attend, visit the Vujaday Music Festival website.

Get Ready For Xhosa’s Design Challenge 2018

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Get Ready For Xhosa’s Design Challenge 2018

The premium Kadooment Band, Xhosa Barbados, is ready to bring us another edition of the Xhosa’s Design Challenge reality competition series. Launched during this year’s Crop Over festival, the show sees costume designers competing in a series of challenges and vying for the opportunity to design a section for the band.

The show is described on the band’s website as  “[t]he first of it’s kind in Barbados and the Caribbean” and one that gave “Barbadian designers and fashion enthusiasts…the opportunity to better understand and learn the craft of masquerade costume design, planning and construction.”

The winners of the inaugural season were Alyssa Goddard (the owner and creative force behind Cambria Costume and Design) and Caleb Straker, who worked as a team.

Applications are now open for the second edition.

Applicants must be eighteen years or older, reside in Barbados or be in the island at the time of filming and have a valid passport and US Visa. Submissions must be sent to challenge@xhosabarbados.com by December 20th. They must include the applicant’s full name and contact information, a sketch of their ideal costume design and a fifteen to thirty second video about what inspired their design. For more details, check out the band’s post on their Facebook Page.

For direct links to all four episodes of the first edition, visit the band’s website.

ICYMI: Robbi Niles Released “More Than It Hurts You” Music Video

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ICYMI: Robbi Niles Released “More Than It Hurts You” Music Video

Toronto based Barbadian singer Robbi Niles released the music video for his latest single “More Than It Hurts You” last week. Shot and directed by Derek Brin, the video co-stars “CAT” from Cat and Co. In the song, Niles sings of knowing that he needs to breakup with a lover who has betrayed him, but being unable to. The video shows Niles performing to camera along with said lover, out on the town with her visiting expensive stores, her lying on a bed, him driving around in an Aston Martin and shots of the city.

The single, released on September 15th, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and Google Play. Watch the music video below.

Ch’An Releases “Body”

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Ch’An Releases “Body”

The Barbadian songstress yesterday dropped her new single “Body” on iTunes in an exclusive early release. Leading up to its debut, she teased its imminent release with excerpts of the song’s lyrics. Along with the announcement, she posted a video of her performing the song. Ch’an performed the single live at last year’s Mahalia’s Corner Christmas Special to a receptive audience.

On his Instagram page, local model Emmanuel Tyson, teased the release of the music video, in which he is her co-star. According to the clapperboard in the image, the video will be directed by Barbados Visual Media Award winning filmmaker Clish Gittens, with cinematography by Melanie Grant and Vonley Smith and production by Movement.

Ch’an also shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the video shoot on her Instagram page.

Listen to the song here: “Body” by Ch’an.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BajpMy8lvU0/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaoNw1llJPR/

Icetopia Skating Rink Closing

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Icetopia Skating Rink Closing

In a post to their Facebook page yesterday, the first ever skating rink to open its doors in Barbados, announced that it will be closing. The statement was short and included the news that it will be relocating to Italy – the nation of birth of it’s owner – and a thank you to everyone who frequented it during it’s short run.

The rink will be opened for one last round of ice skating this weekend. Learn more about the rink and it’s owner, Paolo Carraro, in our Feature Ice Skating in Barbados. See the Rink’s post below.

https://www.facebook.com/icetopiabb/photos/a.1563548577004625.1073741829.1527304823962334/2167242756635201/?type=3&theater

6 Bajan Artists to Follow This Inktober

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6 Bajan Artists to Follow This Inktober

Started by illustrator and cartoonist Jake Parker in 2009, Inktober is a global drawing challenge in which artists are tasked with creating one ink drawing a day, every day, for the month of October. Parker releases an official prompt list every year, from which participants can draw inspiration for their works. In honour of Inktober and the wealth of talented artists here in Barbados, here’s just a few of Bajan artists you should be following this month (and afterward too). Feel free to list other Bajan artists participating in the challenge in the comments. To see Parker’s work, check him out on Instagram – @jakeparker – and visit his website. – mrjakeparker.com.

1. Carla Bellot

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1BQ74HrUm/?taken-by=carlabellotart

2. Jasmine Blenman

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ0AhhTg5-t/?taken-by=_u6lytruth4rt

3. Paulette Klasicki

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1wrY8hFh3/?taken-by=pau.fyu

4. Nicola Barnard

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZv4c9FHvED/?taken-by=nbarnardillustration

 

5. Connor Blades

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ0-AXXF84F/?taken-by=dconnorblades

6. Shelway Gaskin

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ2Q6lQB9Qc/?taken-by=smgaskinart

 

Green Days by the River Trailer Debuts

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Green Days by the River Trailer Debuts

The trailer for the film adaptation of Trinidadian author Michael Anthony’s acclaimed 1967 novel of the same name, was released on the film’s Facebook page today. Set to be released in Trinidad on the 27th of September, the film was written by Dawn Cumberbatch, directed by Michael Mooleedhar and produced by Christian James. The film stars Sudai Tafari, Nadia Khandai and Vanessa Bartholomew, all first time actors, as Shellie, Rosalie and Joan respectively.

“In a remote village by the sea in 1952 Trinidad, a Black ambitious fifteen-year-old, SHELL, is charmed by the attractive Indian girl ROSALIE, and flattered by the friendship of her father, GIDHAREE, who mentally accepts him as a future son-in-law. Despite his father’s terminal illness, Shell follows a compassionate Gidharee to work his exotic plantation along the river with his large hunting dogs, in hopes of attracting Rosalie. All the while, Shell falls for a tender, dainty girl from the city, JOAN. The love triangle develops, as Shell leads on the girls, not realizing the trap designed by Gidharee to ensnare his manhood. When Dragon’s Blood, a stimulating liquid is given to Gidharee’s dogs, a strong threat is sent to Shell who must face the consequences of his actions.” –  greendaysbytheriver.com.

In an article posted to the bmobile website, Mooldeehar said that “We [he and James] tried to stay true to the book and create something that Trinbagonians can be proud of…This film is unique because this is a Trinidad and Tobago story by a Trinidad and Tobago director and producer. It’s being told by us for us.”

The first adaptation of the novel, the film will open this year’s Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival – running from the 19th to the 26th of September – the first Trinbagonian produced and directed feature film to do so. The novel celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

 

https://www.facebook.com/GreenDaysFilm/videos/835003393332398/

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