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Gordon Henderson is back for NCCU Cadancelypso 2017
Aug. 12, 2017A few years ago, the National Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) decided to stage an annual Cadancelypso competition to resuscitate a national musical genre that had become international having topped the ...
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Dominica to the world - how this ambassador does it
July 30, 2017Dominican born Nigel Niyorah Olivacce who lives in St. Thomas has become a globetrotter by virtue of his music. Ever mindful of his Dominican roots and naturally linked to the ...
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Mizik a Nou
July 23, 2017Jamaican musician, actor, DJ and music producer, David Constantine Brooks, 37, better known as "Mavado" is one of the main highlights at the 2017 World Creole music Festival (WCMF).
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De Healer wins 2017 Nation Building Song Award
April 30, 2017Calypsonian Phael "De Healer" Lander has been adjudged winner of the 2017 Nation Building song award. The De Healer's rendition "I do believe" for the 2017 Calypso season was chosen ...
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A golden voice and a love for music
Oct. 8, 2016It is little wonder that Michele Henderson-- the girl with the golden voice-- loves music the way she does.
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A chat with the Grande Dame of Creole music
Oct. 8, 2016There is a good reason why Ophelia Marie is known as the Grande Dame of Creole Music.
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Jazz & Creole musicians: fantastic Dominican audience response
May 25, 2016A jazz icon has expressed his frustration with local musicians at the 7th Annual National Jazz and Creole Festival.
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The thorny issue of protecting copyright
April 16, 2016How can Dominican artists protect their creative work from theft and commercial exploitation that denies them due recognition and reward?
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Swinging Stars-- swinging on a thread!
April 13, 2016Think of Dominica's Swinging Stars band and you can't help feeling a wave of nostalgia.
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There's no local music industry—Dada says
April 13, 2016Outspoken music producer Krishna 'Dada' Lawrence puts it bluntly: Dominica doesn't have a music industry.
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Hit us with music
March 26, 2016Dominican music pioneer Gordon Henderson believes the Cadence-lypso genre continues to play a vital role in the evolution of Dominica's music culture.
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"We have no idea where we are as an industry…" ...
March 26, 2016Dominica's music industry has been limping along with behind others in the Caribbean.
