David Archer’s Vision for Black mental wellness
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David Archer’s Vision for Black mental wellness

When David Archer speaks about his upbringing, he describes a time immersed in the rhythms of reggae music and the flavors of ackee and saltfish. As he grew up,...

SUUMER IS OVER BUT THE ACTION CONTINUES
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SUUMER IS OVER BUT THE ACTION CONTINUES

The end of the summer is not the end of Caribbean entertainment. Good things continue into October and November, such as the release of new Soca, Miss Diva album...

20 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BLUES
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20 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BLUES

By Meaghan Darlow The West Island Blues Festival wrapped up its trio of 2023 events with a free outdoor concert on Saturday, September 9 in Pointe-Claire Village. The crowd...

Trinidadian calypso queen  Denyse Plummer passes
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Trinidadian calypso queen Denyse Plummer passes

Grateful that the Montreal Community Contact Newspapers is finally back in circulation, let me reintroduce my issue, Island Scoop, where the readers are informed about local or international Caribbean...

Island Fete: A Vibrant Celebration of Caribbean Culture
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Island Fete: A Vibrant Celebration of Caribbean Culture

The Island Fete in the west Island was not any ordinary food festival but a fusion of food, family fun and Caribbean culture on 2nd September in Pierrefonds. It...

Meet Tristan Palmer aka  Little Vicious-the Country Boss
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Meet Tristan Palmer aka Little Vicious-the Country Boss

Every so often we get the chance to witness a new talent that emerges on the scene and makes a name for themselves. I was given the opportunity to...

Three big events for Blues Fest 2023
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Three big events for Blues Fest 2023

Launched in 2003, The West Island Blues Fest was built on a foundation of community support; today, 20 years later, the little festival that brought musical joy to west...

The Phenomenal Nadine Sutherland here on April 28
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The Phenomenal Nadine Sutherland here on April 28

Nadine Sutherland was 11 years old going on 12 , when she came on the Jamaican music scene as a protégé of Bob Marley, whom she met while recording...

West Can says: “We Sick Ah Dis” so let’s fete
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West Can says: “We Sick Ah Dis” so let’s fete

After the pandemic we have been recognizing that women are stepping up and playing more dominant roles on the cultural landscape of our Caribbean community. Last issue I mentioned...

Woman is Boss
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Woman is Boss

For many years the Montreal Dancehall/Reggae events have been predominantly dominated by men, but independent women are now taking their place. Before the pandemic, when choosing which dancehall /...