Caribbean Carnival Night at La Pena

3/30/01

Ras Mo

La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley, California hosted its first-ever Caribbean Festival on March 30, 2001. Organized by RAS MO-the Dominican-raised, Bay Area-based percussionist, poet, and theatrical performer who also headlined the show-the event featured dance, drums, song and music with influences from around the Caribbean.

Ras Mo and Hugh Humphrey of the band Jouvert      Read more... (698 words + 12 images)

Destination: St. Lucia

In March 2001 I stopped briefly in St. Lucia to spend a few days relaxing after Carnival in Trinidad. My short visit did not provide enough time to even scratch its surface, yet I found myself captivated by the qualities of this 238-square-mile Windward Island. The sun, the sea, the island’s natural beauty, as well as the warmth of its people, all left me wanting to return to St. Lucia.  Read more... (1509 words + 4 images)

Chante Moore Exposed

Sultry R&B/soul/jazz singer Chante Moore brings a wealth of sexiness and seduction to the forefront of her latest album “Exposed” [MCA Records]. With her to-die-for looks and knockout frame, Moore’s voice has been a consistent element of R&B radio for sometime now, thanks to a handful of hits aimed at lovers of romance and poetic rhapsody. Her songs have embraced listeners and opened heartfelt insights on love.  Read more... (1131 words + 1 image)