Reichhold Center for the Arts announces new season

The Reichhold Center for the Arts in St. Thomas recently announced a stellar line-up for its 2010-2011 season. Performances will include Grammy winners, chart toppers, and legends in R&B, pop, reggae and world music. Click for more.

Calypso cool

Calypso music shines during carnival time. Calypso often involves satirical social commentary, focusing on politics and people Click for more.

Drums of Sully Cally

Sully Cally, a percussionist, actor and musicologist from Martinique, has published a book packed with information about his country's traditional music. Click for more.

More than reggae

Jamaica’s reggae legend will never change. But its annual Jazz and blues festival makes the island a destination for all kinds of music. Click for more.

Educator and fungi master

Elmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more.

Virgin Islands showcases culture on Today Show

Television viewers were treated to the sights and sounds of the U.S. Virgin Islands on July 5 as the Department of Tourism brought the Territory’s Carnival flair to New York City for an exclusive national TV appearance on NBC’s Today Show. Click for more.

A land of symbols

Cuba is one of those four letter words to some pundits and politicians, who let criticism of the country overshadow understanding of its vibrant people, food, music and natural beauty. Click for more.

Zouk in Guadeloupe

Zouk music, which originated in Guadeloupe, and Martinique has an mistakable rythmn. Zouk means "party," and it will make anyone feel festive. Click for more.

Music, mas and more

It is an exhilarating experience,which engages all the senses. A Caribbean carnival has the allure of the Academy Awards, and almost as much preparation. Click for more.

Dancing around the islands

This region of the world offers rich dancing experiences, rooted in African, West and East Indian, and European history. Introduce yourself to bamboula, quadrille, merengue or just sample a little salsa. Click for more.

Dancing the bamboula

The Bamboula, an African dance, music and drumming tradition is a dramatic expression of rebellion and determination. Click for more.

Creating cuatros from island wood

Hand selected pieces of wood are transformed into wonderfully tuned instruments in St. Croix. Rachel Woodruff glues and sands some pieces that are not much heavier than a feather. Click for more.

She sings her faith

She has been a television and radio talent, public relations officer for a former Virgin Islands governor, dancer, high fashion model, beauty pageant winner and biochemist. Aquanette Chinnery is also an award winning painter, singer, songwriter and attorney who practices law in St.Thomas. But the role she cherishes the most is Born Again Christian and Gospel performer. Click for more.

Costumes of madras

The brightly colored shirts, skirts and headwraps worn during the traditional quadrille dance reflect a tapestry of Westin Indian tradition. A display of madras reflects cultural pride. Click for more.

Venezuela's Oscar D'Leon

Oscar D'León, a Venezuelan musician, is internationally acclaimed for his salsa music. During the 1980s, he achieved worldwide success, and is now one of the great singers of Caribbean salsa. Click for more.

Tempo Turns 4 in St. Croix

St. Croix native, Frederick Morton's TEMPO, the Caribbean music sensation, celebrated its fourth birthday in St. Croix. Headlining the show was Jamaican dancehall sensation Shabba Ranks. Click for more.