This long-form documentary exploration of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN dives into the grit and the silence behind the global stage of Caribbean music. While the world danced to the infectious rhythms of Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, and eventually Dancehall and Reggaeton, a massive portion of the story remained hidden in the shadows of the recording studio. This episode examines the systemic marginalization of women and gender-nonconforming voices in a industry built on the pillars of liberation and revolution. From the international breakout of Millie Small with My Boy Lollipop in the nineteen sixties to the modern digital defiance of Ivy Queen and the new generation of independent artists, we trace a timeline of survival against a backdrop of hyper-masculinity and economic exploitation.
In Chapter 5 of our Caribbean history podcast, we uncover the radical legacy of The Negro World — the UNIA’s powerful transatlantic newspaper that...
Our latest exploration traces the origins of jamaican jerk, showing how indigenous knowledge and cooking traditions were foundational to this caribbean food. This video...
The Future of Colombia – A Nation at a Crossroads, explores the challenges and opportunities facing Colombia in the modern era. From political stability...
