Caribbean Beat — 25th Anniversary Edition — March/April 2017 (#144)

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Contents No. 144 March/April 2017 17 68 EMBARK 17 Datebook Events around the Caribbean in March and April, from a river race in Belize to St Patrick’s Day in St Croix — plus a drum festival, kite-flying, and cricket 24 Word of Mouth Whether you experience it on stage or from the audience, Trinidad and Tobago’s national spoken word poetry slam is full of thrills 26 The look Trinidadian swimwear designer Chandra Maharaj makes a seamlessly elegant transition to Carnival Monday wear 28 Bookshelf, playlist, and screenshots This month’s reading, listening, and film-watching picks, in our books, music, and film columns ARRIVE 68 Offtrack Pakaraima bound The spectacular Pakaraima Mountains, near Guyana’s border with Brazil and Venezuela, are a landscape of dramatic table-top mountains, rolling valleys, and remote villages. It’s not an easy part of the world for outsiders to visit. But the annual Pakaraima Mountain Safari attracts visitors hungry for adventure — like Neil Marks 78 neighbourhood Port Elizabeth, Bequia The capital of the second-largest of the Grenadine Islands is a haven for yachties — but also for artists and foodies IMMERSE 80 Layover Bridgetown, Barbados As one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, Barbados is also a major hub for international flights to the region. Our guide to exploring the island when time is tight ENGAGE 82 inspire Inner-city art For middle-class Jamaicans and tourists alike, downtown Kingston, with its deprived communities, can seem off-limits. So when a group of young artists began a public mural project in the Fleet Street area, it wasn’t just about beautifying the neighbourhood, writes Tanya Batson-Savage. It was really about opening opportunities for local residents 34 Cookup A compendium of curry From Jamaican goat to Trini doubles, curry is one of the definitive flavours of the Caribbean. There are hundreds of curry blends around the world — what are the Caribbean’s best, and how are they evolving? Franka Philip finds out 38 caribbean beat turns 25 The beat goes on As Caribbean Beat marks its twenty-fifth anniversary, we look back at our coverage of Caribbean people, arts, and culture since 1992. Lots has changed — in the magazine, in our region, in the wider world — in the past quarter-century. What hasn’t changed is our mission to share the stories of the Caribbean’s best and brightest, from a Caribbean perspective, for a Caribbean audience. You can see it in the covers of the 144 issues we’ve published over the years — and the stories behind those images 8 WWW.CARIBBEAN-BEAT.COM
CaribbeanBeat An MEP publication 80 Editor Nicholas Laughlin General manager Halcyon Salazar Online marketing Caroline Taylor Design artists Kevon Webster & Bridget van Dongen Editorial assistant Shelly-Ann Inniss Business Development Manager Trinidad & Tobago Yuri Chin Choy T: (868) 460 0068, 622 3821 F: (868) 628 0639 E: yuri@meppublishers.com Business Development Manager Caribbean & International Denise Chin T: (868) 683 0832 F: (868) 628 0639 E: dchin@meppublishers.com 84 Green Progress report In the pages of Caribbean Beat, over the past twenty-five years, we’ve often reported on environmental stories. So what’s the real state of progress across the region, when it comes to protecting our natural resources? Nazma Muller investigates 86On this day Calypso with a conscience A beloved musical icon since the 1950s, Harry Belafonte has an equally long reputation as a political activist. And the parallel themes of his public life, entertainment and activism, both have their roots in Belafonte’s childhood in Jamaica. James Ferguson finds out more Media & Editorial Projects Ltd. 6 Prospect Avenue, Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago T: (868) 622 3821/5813/6138 F: (868) 628 0639 E: caribbean-beat@meppublishers.com Website: www.meppublishers.com Read and save issues of Caribbean Beat on your smartphone, tablet, computer, and favourite digital devices! 88 puzzles Our crossword and other brainteasers, to keep your mind busy during your flight 94 Onboard entertainment Movie and audio listings, to entertain you in the air Printed by Solo Printing Inc., Miami, Florida Caribbean Beat is published six times a year for Caribbean Airlines by Media & Editorial Projects Ltd. It is also available on subscription. Copyright © Caribbean Airlines 2017. All rights reserved. ISSN 1680–6158. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher. MEP accepts no responsibility for content supplied by our advertisers. The views of the advertisers are theirs and do not represent MEP in any way. Website: www.caribbean-airlines.com 96 parting shot A mosaic of greens and blues seen from high above, Barbuda’s Codrington Lagoon is a natural gem, home to mangrove forests and seabird colonies The Caribbean Airlines logo shows a hummingbird in flight. Native to the Caribbean, the hummingbird represents flight, travel, vibrancy, and colour. It encompasses the spirit of both the region and Caribbean Airlines. WWW.CARIBBEAN-AIRLINES.COM 9
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