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Renowned recording artist Kymani Marley has dropped his latest single, “New Creature,” and emotionally charged track that delves into themes of self-discovery and growth, urging listeners to embrace change and conquer life’s obstacles.  “Unbounded by genres, Kymani creates music that fuses world, hip hop, blues, rock, and grassroots elements,” Brooklyn-based Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life. “His unique sound mirrors his life, transcending cultural barriers and defying categorization […]

The sounds of soca, calypso, compas and reggae boomed along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn as the 57th Annual West Indian American Day Parade made its way from Utica Avenue in Crown Heights to Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights on Labor Day. Thousands of flag-waving revelers cheered on the bright floats, dancers — some in elaborate and vibrant costumes adorned with feathers and sequins — marching bands, and a slew […]

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a roundtable discussion with food delivery workers and small business representatives to discuss the far-reaching effects of New York City’s extreme minimum pay rate for delivery workers. The roundtable, organized in partnership with DoorDash, highlighted the real-world impacts of these policies and raised concerns about additional proposed legislation by the New York City Council that could further challenge workers and local businesses. […]

In some parts of the Caribbean “Cow Heel” is also known as “Cow Foot”, and while those outside our culture may find it a bit offensive to eat such a part of the animal, it’s a comforting, tasty and nutritious dish. It’s deep rooted in our history from slavery to indentureship and beyond. Photo by Chris De La Rosa You’ll Need… 2 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil 1 large onion (diced) […]

The Kingston, Jamaica-based Dutty Rock Productions on Aug. 8 dropped the deluxe version of the popular Brimstone Riddim including two additional tracks featuring reggae heavyweights Capleton and Bushman. “The Brimstone Riddim, with its original track list featuring powerhouse collaborations and solo performances, has captured the essence of reggae music in its purest form,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment promoter, told Caribbean Life. “From the soulful melodies of Sean Paul […]

August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses while recognizing their significant contributions to the economy. As a community Business Development Officer at TD Bank, my mission is to empower diverse-owned businesses, helping them thrive and build generational wealth. For Black entrepreneurs, establishing a foundation for long-term financial stability is vital not only for their families but also for their communities. Below are some key […]

Jamaica’s Minister of Finance, Nigel Clarke is leaving his post to become one of the deputy managing directors of the International Monetary Fund ((MF) and once he does, he would be the highest ever Caribbean national to hold such a senior position. But even as he winds down before heading to Washington at the end of October, the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) while congratulating him, wants to know […]