Archive for 'Entertainment'

The Winners, People that inspired me and what’s in-store for 2012

The Winners, People that inspired me and what’s in-store for 2012

With 2011 ending so abruptly for me, I suddenly realized that I hadn’t taken a moment to reflect, congratulate our winners or properly chart our course for 2012. But  as the old saying goes in the Bahamas, later is better than never. So without further ado, here is my reflection on the 5 moments that [...]

Christmas time: Wine & Chasers

Christmas time: Wine & Chasers

Wine  & Chasers. Ahh another reason why I love Christmas. So many excuses to indulge. Hope your Season is getting Festive!!

Soca Heat wave warms up the Bahamas

Soca Heat wave warms up the Bahamas

As the weather dials begin to drop even lower and the cool of winter sets in; we Bahamians tend to prepare for the chill also. Which makes all of my friends from other countries laugh because it doesnt get much colder than about 55 degrees here. But every December we experience a heat wave when [...]

The New Voice of Reggae: Willis & the Illest

The New Voice of Reggae: Willis & the Illest

With the Christmas season approaching what would be better than some Christmas cheer and some early gift giving and giveaways. Today on Music Mondayz I would like to promote, the livest, best jam producing, most creative and dynamic reggae band to blaze up the airwaves in the Caribbean;  Willis and the Illest. For quite sometime [...]

Hollywood comes to the Bahamas

Hollywood comes to the Bahamas

With the Bahamas International film festival kicking off tomorrow the island is already buzzing with stars, throngs of celebrities and up and coming directors and producers. Biff as it is affectionately known in the Bahamas was the brainchild of Leslie Vanderpool. The Festival was created 8 years ago and has steadily built up an amazing [...]

Music mondays: Junkanoo Madness

Music mondays: Junkanoo Madness

Junkanoo madness has gripped the Bahamas. On the  day after Christmas and New Years morning Bahamians converge on downtown as various performance groups, battle it out, gladiator style. As they compete for best costume, best theme, best dancers and best music. For many of you, Junkanoo is a foreign word you have never heard before, [...]

Who let the dogs out: Music Mondayz

Who let the dogs out: Music Mondayz

When I first started music Mondayz a few weeks ago. I started it as an opportunity for you, my fans, followers and visitors to the great shores of the Bahamas could gain some insight into the musical culture we as Bahamians hold so dear. As I began to dig, deeper and deeper to find you [...]

I hook on Facebook : Music Mondayz

I hook on Facebook : Music Mondayz

Ah, another Monday rolls around and as we all clamor back into our regular roles of work and monotony, I thought this fun Bahamian song would give you that little razzle in your step; to get you moving along today. Bahamians all tend to do things, just a little bit different than the rest of [...]

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