The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, (formerly the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival), has been running for 15 years, growing from a modest start of 1,500 patrons to more than 25,000 in recent years! Among the roster of international artists who have appeared at the Festival in recent years are Gladys Knight, Ron Isley, [...]
Trinidad Carnival, Trinidad & Tobago
When people think of Carnival, they think of Brazil, whose early February extravaganzas beat all when it comes to spectacle and size. With all the press it gets, one might think that Brazil is the only place that holds such a celebration. However, Brazil is not the only place to experience carnival. Trinidad, the largest [...]
Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival, BVI
Artisans representing nearly 20 Caribbean islands will again converge in the British Virgins Islands (BVI) March 5 to 10 for the seventh annual Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival. Instead of usual trivial trinkets and silly souvenirs, visitors can expect to find woven baskets, handmade furniture, carvings from tropical hardwoods, batik and silkscreen clothing, sculpted metals, [...]
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2010
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival rocks Montego Bay for 7 days again this year starting January 24th and running through the 30th. Since its introduction in 1996, the festival is known for offering a thrilling line-up of international and local artistes and always try to showcase a highly diverse genres of music, such as Country, [...]
