Ras Iba

Ras Iba

2010, 2011, Entertainers

Iba (pronounced: ‘Eye-bah’) was born on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the son of a musician, Iba was indoctrinated into music at a very young age and his passion for knowledge led him to embrace the teachings of Rastafari in his...
Terry Gajraj (Entertainer)

Terry Gajraj (Entertainer)

2010, 2011, 2013, 2019, 2021, 2024, Entertainers

Heart pounding, butterflies out of control, Terry Gajraj paced back & forth nervously backstage at the Brightstar Productions “Indo- Caribbean Show” in Toronto, Canada. Terry was about to share the stage for the very first time with many of his Idols...

Hopeton Lewis

2010, 2011, Entertainers

Hopeton Lewis was born in Kingston, Jamaica W.I. And grew up in Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland. At the age of 6, while attending the Burnt Savannah Holiness Church, his talent for singing was discovered. This ushered in the beginning of his singing career. Several years...
ReBelle

ReBelle

2011, 2012, Entertainers

In their music and their lives, Rebelle is an intergenerational and intercultural band from Africa and America devoted to love and justice. Rebelle was founded in the spirit, knowledge and teachings of ancestral and contemporary wisdom. The Rebelle story is rich in a...
Angels Band

Angels Band

2011, 2012, Entertainers

Angels Caribbean Band, led by Amar “Vinod” Bisram, is New York’s most versatile Caribbean live band consisting of a team of dynamic and talented musicians and singers from various Caribbean islands. Angels Caribbean Band made their professional debut...
Calypso Rose

Calypso Rose

2011, 2012, Entertainers

(born April 27, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago) is a Tobagonian calypsonian.She began writing songs at the age of 15, and has written over 800 songs. In 1966 she wrote the song Fire in Me Wire, which has since become a calypso anthem. Rose was the first female to win the...