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MusicThoughts on Bouyon…
March 26, 2016Bouyon pioneer, Cornell 'Fingers' Phillip is worried that too many people are unaware that 'Bouyon' originated in Dominica.
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MusicMusic as a source of income
March 26, 2016Only a smattering of musicians in Dominica earn a living almost exclusively from music.
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MusicGordon Henderson talks music
March 26, 2016Since the 1970s, 'Cadance-lypso' has been the signature sound of Dominica, but now local music insiders are scratching their heads as they grapple with two tough questions.
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MusicLyrical content
March 26, 2016We have all heard complaints about the lyrical content of some locally generated music, including Bouyon.
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MusicCompose calypsos for us . . . or us and ...
March 26, 2016Should local Calypso lyrics be about Dominican issues, or should they be relatable to a wider Caribbean audience?
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MusicCarnival as a marketing tool
March 26, 2016Is Dominica's unique carnival underused as a marketing device to showcase local musical talent?
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MusicRaw Riddim, Bitter Blues
March 26, 2016Dominica's music is distinctive, highly creative and full of power and intensity; so why is it taking so long for it to set the world stage alight?
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CricketWest Indies in Semifinals
March 25, 2016West Indies earned a narrow win against South Africa today beating them by three wickets in Nagpur to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals.
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The View from Europe
Drones and the Caribbean
David JessopMarch 25, 2016Drones, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) loved by hobbyists, but which have important everyday commercial and other applications, are starting to become an issue in the Caribbean, raising unusual questions ...
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MusicThey stole his song
March 24, 2016The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to engage Brazil to seek a diplomatic solution in a copyright violation case that could be worth millions of dollars.
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Local
Dr. Ranford Paul Ricketts is Special Advisor on Health and ...
March 24, 2016Roseau, Dominica, Friday, March 24, 2016—The Government of Dominica has engaged Dr. Ranford Paul Ricketts as Special Advisor on Health and Ambassador-at-Large, the Prime Minister's Office reported today.
