Zouk in Guadeloupe

Zouk music, which originated in Guadeloupe, and Martinique has an mistakable rythmn. Zouk means "party," and it will make anyone feel festive. Click for more.

A land of symbols

Cuba is one of those four letter words to some pundits and politicians, who let criticism of the country overshadow understanding of its vibrant people, food, music and natural beauty. Click for more.

Educator and fungi master

Elmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more.

Reichhold Center season continues through May

The Reichhold Center for the Arts in St. Thomas continues its 31st season with a diverse line up of entertainers. Click for more.

Drums of Sully Cally

Sully Cally, a percussionist, actor and musicologist from Martinique. He recently published a book packed with information about his country's traditional music. Click for more.

Dates set for St. Kitts Music Fest

Organizers of St. Kitts Music Festival have recently announced that the island’s 14th annual event is set for June 24 to 26, 2010 at Warner Park Stadium. Click for more.

A musical journey in St. Croix

Mountain Heart, a cutting edge band, which combines elements of bluegrass, rock, jam band, country, blues and jazz into a high energy sound, will perform in concert Saturday, March 6, at Island Center for the Performing Arts in St. Croix, beginning at 7:30p.m. Click for more.

Music, mas and more

It is an exhilarating experience,which engages all the senses. A Caribbean carnival has the allure of the Academy Awards, and almost as much preparation. Click for more.

Dancing around the islands

This region of the world offers rich dancing experiences, rooted in African, West and East Indian, and European history. Introduce yourself to bamboula, quadrille, merengue or just sample a little salsa. Click for more.

Dancing the bamboula

The Bamboula, an African dance, music and drumming tradition is a dramatic expression of rebellion and determination. Click for more.

Creating cuatros from island wood

Hand selected pieces of wood are transformed into wonderfully tuned instruments in St. Croix. Rachel Woodruff glues and sands some pieces that are not much heavier than a feather. Click for more.

She sings her faith

She has been a television and radio talent, public relations officer for a former Virgin Islands governor, dancer, high fashion model, beauty pageant winner and biochemist. Aquanette Chinnery is also an award winning painter, singer, songwriter and attorney who practices law in St.Thomas. But the role she cherishes the most is Born Again Christian and Gospel performer. Click for more.

Costumes of madras

The brightly colored shirts, skirts and headwraps worn during the traditional quadrille dance reflect a tapestry of Westin Indian tradition. A display of madras reflects cultural pride. Click for more.

Music festivals heat up year's end

Sounds stages from Aruba to the Cayman Islands and Bermuda are getting ready for music festivals now through the end of this year. Each one is brimming with World Class talent. How do Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones and Alicia Keys sound? Click for more.

Venezuela's Oscar D'Leon

Oscar D'León, a Venezuelan musician, is internationally acclaimed for his salsa music. During the 1980s, he achieved worldwide success, and is now one of the great singers of Caribbean salsa. Click for more.

Tempo Turns 4 in St. Croix

St. Croix native, Frederick Morton's TEMPO, the Caribbean music sensation, celebrated its fourth birthday in St. Croix. Headlining the show was Jamaican dancehall sensation Shabba Ranks. Click for more.

Calypso cool

Calypso music shines during carnival time. Calypso often involves satirical social commentary, focusing on politics and people Click for more.