In the vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, stories and music are the timeless melodies that shape our dreams and the captivating tales that whisper wisdom across generations, inspiring us to pen the unwritten chapters of our shared journey with the vibrant ink of creativity.
Cocktail Hour : An Exclusive Networking Experience with Industry Professionals
5:30PM
6:30PM
Welcome To Players : A Tribute to Harry Belafonte & Riddim Fashion showcase
Breaking Barriers : Conversations with Caribbean Women in Entertainment
Conversation with Ms. Pat Chin, the CoFounder of VP Records, and Meschida Phi
The V&P Family Group supports music education and provides access to underprivileged children; mentors young generation of musicians to succeed in the music business; preserves and promotes the history of Reggae and Caribbean music through public program and provides emergeny assistance to Caribbean Muscians and Artists.
Founded by Patricia Chin, co-founder of the VP Records Music Group, a global reggae and soca music label, distributor and promoter based in Queens, New York.
the vibrant cultures of other regions, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding. Being the only film festival in Grenada, empowering the local industry through resource sharing, education, and artistic collaboration is crucial.
Meschida Philip, a Grenadian-American multidisciplinary creative director, and filmmaker, is the visionary founder behind this dynamic celebration of film and culture.
Between Black & White, Episode 3
CO-PRODUCED BY:
Repartee Films in association with the Serica Initiative and WNET/PBS
COUNTRY: United States
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 9:33 Mins
She’s less than five feet tall, but she’s a giant in the reggae music business. Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin is co-founder of VP Records, the largest independent reggae record label in the world. Reflecting the diversity of the Asian American community, her story is rooted in Asian Caribbean history and at 85 years old, she is still making music.
DIRECTOR:
CREATOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Orian Barki
Rondel Holder, SVP of Content & Diversity, NYC Tourism
PRODUCER: Graham Raubvogel, PROM Creative
CO-EXECUTIVE
COUNTRY:
LANGUAGE:
United States
English
RUNTIME: 7:32 Mins
There’s no better way to see a destination than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods.
In this episode, Grammy-winning, Trinbagonian Brooklynite Angela Hunte, most known for her song with Machel Montano “Party Done” and for writing the mega-hit “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, takes us around Flatbush, highlighting the local Caribbean culture through food, music, carnival and more. Angela connects with the family behind neighborhood staple Allan's Bakery, toasts with the owners of vegan café Aunts et Uncles, visits her uncle's carnival mas camp and ends with a high-energy performance at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Check out the video and plan your trip to Flatbush.
DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR: Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly
PRODUCER: Horane Henry
CO-PRODUCER: Dominique Remy
COUNTRY:
PRODUCER: Meschida Philip Grenada
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 11 Mins
A unique, intimate glimpse into the complexities of parental migration through the lenses of children left behind. Growing up with absentee mothers on the island of Grenada, three people recount their intimate experiences of abandonment, psychological damage and the attempts to reconnect with their estranged parents who migrated abroad for work.
COUNTRY: Jamaica
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 32 mins
A fashion prodigy who is struggling to find his direction must overcome and abusive community to fully embrace his talent and identity.
Raw Materials is a coming-of-age drama. Sixteen years old Malik, a fashion prodigy struggles to understand his sexuality because his homophobic community automatically labels him gay.
Malik has but one friend Tara, as his daily life often includes abuse from his hyper masculine father Derrick, community way wards, and a pedophiliac Christian woman, Mrs. Johnson.
Excerpts from Miss. Pat | My Reggae Music Journey
Written by Tricia Keens-Douglas
Inspired By, the Biograghy of MIss Pat Chin
KirtonRoberts,betterknownas"AlmaBoy," hailsfromGrenadabutcurrentlyresidesin the USA. His stage name, Alma Boy, is a heartfelttributetohislatemother,Alma,who passedawaywhenhewasjust15yearsold. AlmaBoyisaversatileartist,showcasinghis talents as a singer with a powerful and energeticvoiceandaskillfulsongwriterand producer under his own label, 4 Certain Productions. enowned for his electrifying stagepresence,hecaptivatesaudienceswith his unpredictable performances, leaving a lastingimpressionwhereverhegoes.
Grammy and Emmy-nominated and Int'l Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, actressandproducer,N'kenge(pronounce "nuh-KEN-JEE"), born and raised in The Bronxbeganhoningherartistictalentata veryyoungage.N'kengevocalandmusical range spans 5 octaves, 11 languages and multiple genres. She has captivated audiences all over the globe, transitioning seamlessly between concerts in pop, jazz, soul, R&B, opera, American Songbook and Broadway musicals. N'kenge continues to provethatsheisnotrestingonherlaurels, with all her life achievements and accolades, she shows no signs of slowing down. Watch out for this incredible multitalentedartistcomingtoastageorscreen nearyou!
Majid Khaliq is a violinist and composer cut from a different cloth. He has been described by legendary musician Wynton Marsalis as having “a unique blend of improvisation,grooveandtechnicalsophistication.”
He has played with such artist as Wynton Marsalis, Mr. Cheeks, Antonio Hart, Craig G, John Blake Jr., Dyme-aDuzin,ItzhakPerlman,KeithDavid,IsaacSternandRegina Carter.
Majid’smusicisaneclecticblendofstylesandinfluences whichpullfromEuropeanclassical,jazz&hip-hop.In2018, Majid released his greatly anticipated 2nd studio album entitled“SOUNDOFAFLOWER“atNationalSawdusttoa SOLD OUT crowd and has since seen great radio success. Also, 2018 found Majid alongside Harlem rapper A$AP FerginaYouTubeREDseriesentitled,SUGAR.Mr.Khaliq released a collaboration recording with Brooklyn MC, Dyme-a-Duzin in the spring of 2019 named HIPHOP. As well as, Majid’s anticipated 3rd studio album release, NO LOOKINGBACKin2022.
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