‘Chug It’, ‘Mayhem’ move stateside Noval Frontier Film Festival
Caribbean Week festivities go virtual
Caribbean L 56 ife, June 4-10, 2021
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issues of social and economic
injustice, both locally, exploring
the idea of home, identity,
belonging and the resilience of
marginalized voices.
The festival will also highlight
the concepts of Black joy,
resistance, and the liberation
of Black and Brown bodies in
America, and will showcase
works from African Diaspora,
the Middle East and Latin
America.
NFFF 2021 will feature a
comprehensive line-up consisting
16 curated long-and- shortform
films and panel discussions,
designed to create a farreaching
platform for independent
filmmakers and artists to be
able to share their stories and
perspectives with the world.
Laurence Olivier, award winner
and Tony Award-nominated
actress, Noma Dumezweni, who
recently starred in the HBO hit
series The Undoing, will serve
as the master of ceremonies
for the opening night of the
festival.
Panel moderators are award
winning documentary filmmaker
Thomas Allen Harris,
and filmmakers, closing night,
Master of Cermony is Tony
Nominated Dancer, Actress and
Choreographer, Karine Plantadit
.S
ome of the films will
include “Lifted” by Miquel
Galofre (Trinidad & Tobago),
and “Your Kid” by Nelson Foix
(Guadeloupe).
“An Uninvited Guest” by
Richard B. Pierre (Canada),
“Black in the Island” by Amanda
Valle (Dominican Republic),
“El Remanso” by Sebastian
Valencia Munoz (Colombia), “El
Silencio Del Rio” by Francesca
Canepa (Peru), “Etherality” by
Gahigiri Kantarama (Switzerland/
Rowanda), “Inner Self” by
Mohammad Hormozi (Iran),
and Tattooed by Jean-Baptiste
Dusseaux (France), among others.
Co-founders of NFFF, Grenadian
born, Billy Gerard Frank
and French-born, Lydia Darly
said: “We are elated to present
the virtual edition of the Nova
Frontier Film Festival once
again with our partners. What’s
more, we continue to support
filmmakers and storytelling
from our festival regions that
speak to the most urgent challenges
and opportunities of our
times.”
“We are truly inspired by
the films and filmmakers in
our selection this year, and the
theme of Past, Present, Future
Home that also reminds us of
our interconnectivity and sense
of belonging to one global home
and community,” they stated.
Go to www.novafrontierfilmfestival.
com/program to learn
more.
essential nature of music is
communal.”
Featuring artists, such as
Andre “Singy” March and Okiel
McIntyre, Tomlinson said Frazer
“doesn’t hold back in his
commitment to producing the
best version of each song.”
“Dean was a major player in
the cultivation of our sound
during the 70s through to
present day,” she said. “His
musical credits are exhaustive,
from Dennis Brown, Sly
and Robbie, Bob Marley, and
even more recently the likes of
Tarrus Riley and Beres Hammond.”
Tomlinson describes Dean as
“a living legend” adding that
his latest album is “a product
of that legendary heritage and
musical wealth that only a stalwart
can possess.
“’Flat Bridge’ is an outstanding
body of work that is sure
to bring back much of the
instrumental nature of Jamaican
music, and inspire another
generation of musicians to
come,” the entertainment promoter
said.
“This new instrumental
project by Dean is likely
to reignite the trend in music
where musicians compile and
sell their signature sounds,”
she added.
In many ways, Tomlinson
said this body of work
will “greatly add value to the
archive of Jamaican music and,
therefore, make evolving the
sound much more accessible to
outside parties who often sample
our sound.”
The entire album was recorded
in the Tad’s International
Recording Studio in Kingston,
Jamaica.
It was produced by Fraser and
Tad “Junior Tads” Dawkins.
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of a powerhouse team with more
than 30 accumulative years of
experience in the entertainment
industry, has successfully
executed several events through
collaboration in production, artist
booking, management and
development, accounting and
event promotions.
“The team is committed to
curating monumental Caribbean
experiences anywhere around
the world without compromising
its authenticity,” Turner said.
Event promoter Djordon Garwood
said: “We are excited about
making our debut in Florida. As
such, we are putting an enormous
effort into planning and
execution.
“Patrons can expect a safe and
fun filled weekend,” he said. “We
are working hard so that you
can play harder on Labor Day
weekend.”
Turner said patrons will be
able to enjoy the best of Caribbean
cuisine, drink mixes and
décor for the ultimate curated
experience.
“Our goal is to ramp up on
every single party element, then
multiply that effect times 10,”
said “Chug It” founder Andrew
“French” Wright.
Boasting elite Caribbean
and US-based DJ’s and unparalleled
production, Turner said
“Chug It” continues to upgrade
its entertainment package with
each staging.
He said VIP Cabanas will be
available for those who wish to
have their own personal model
waitress, VIP bottles, lounge
seating, tables and food servers.
Turner said “Mayhem, The
Soaka Playground”, originating
from Jamaica. is “one of the
largest and most anticipated allinclusive
events for Jamaicans/
Caribbean nationals throughout
the Diaspora.
“Since its inception, the event
has become a ‘juggernaut’ in
Jamaica’s entertainment calendar,
becoming an event that even
dancehall stars, such as Rygin
King, Teejay and Jahvillani have
attended,” Turner said.
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Jamaican artist creates a
stunning instrumental
A patron cools down at “Chug It” (Negril, Jamaica) which
will make its offi cial US debut in Florida on Labor Day
weekend this year. Andrew ‘French” Wright
By Tangerine Clarke
As Caribbean Week kicks
off, many of the events that
attracted thousands across
the diaspora, are being curtailed
due to Covid-19 restrictions,
such as socially distancing,
and wearing of facemask.
As such, virtual events
are taking place to entertain
and educate.
Starting on June 4, VIP
Sandals at Antun’s will host
Antun’s Garden from 7 pm, at
its Queens Village location.
The Bronx Night Market,
will open on June 5 at 12 pm.
The series, celebrating culture
and cuisine, represents
the city’s diverse offerings and
supports up-and-coming food
concepts, with 20 plus food
vendors. All family activities
are pet friendly. The event is
free.
Brunch in Soho, will be
held at Katra NYC Every Saturday,
starting on June 5, 1
pm-11 pm at Kata 217 Bowery,
NYC. Music by NYC top
DJS, playing the best Reggae,
Soca and Top 40 Hip Hop, and
R&B. www.eventbrite.com/e/
brunch-in-soho-at-katra-nycevery
saturday-tickets
ONLINE - Jam Down Caribbean
Dance Fitness hosted
by CUMBE Center for African
Fitness, will host sessions
from June 5 though Dec. 18.
JamDown is a high energy
Caribbean dance fitness class
aimed at burning calories
and toning your entire body
with Carnival cardio! Set to
the rhythms of the Caribbean
— Soca, Dancehall and
a little Afrobeats — JamDown
a guaranteed great time! So
grab a flag, a friend, some
water, and let’s JAM!!”
Jennine is a dance and fitness
specialist who has been
teaching for the past nine
years. She is a NASM certified
personal trainer, an AFAA
group fitness instructor and
a professional dancer. She
loves finding fun and innovative
ways to help others reach
their goals and enjoy getting
healthy and fit to lead their
best lives!o
Caribbean Restaurant
Week will begin on Wednesday,
June 8, 11:00 am across
New York.
Whine To Mi Casa - Caribbean
Taco Tuesdays, June 8, 3
pm at The A List Experience
Museum, Brooklyn.
Go Africa Carnival 2021
will be held on Saturday, July
10, 10:00 am,216 W 116th St •
New York, NY
The Caribbean Creative
Economy for Sustainability
Conference will be streaming
live on June 6, from 1 pm – 2
pm (4 pm – 5 pm EDT – hosted
by “CARICON” Moderator:
Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks
The panelists: Andrea
Dempster Chung – Jamaica |
Rawle Gibbons – Trinidad &
Tobago. “CARICON” 2021 features
authors and celebrities.
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