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    10. Rennie Bishop: A Man in the Mirror

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Ashby,Glenville (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 56-57
    Notes:
    As program director at New York's WWRL radio station, Rennie Bishop got his start in the music business growing up in Trinidad and Tobago. This article profiles his life and career

    11. Ghetto Dictionary

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Bounty Killer (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    June, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(4) : 66

    13. West Indian Hindus: Celebrate Phagwa in Colorful Fashion

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Campbell,C. H. (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    April-May, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(3) : 44
    Notes:
    The month of March sees thousands of West Indians in the U.S. and abroad in colorful celebration of their Phagwa holiday- the origin of which is almost mythical and its exact time of origination is not known

    14. Caribbean Designer Francis Heady Branches Out in the World of Fashion

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Campbell,Colin (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(6) : 68-69
    Notes:
    Discussed is the career of fashion designer Francis Heady, whose interest in clothing began when, as a child in Trinidad, he worked with his mother, a seamstress. Heady has created fashions for celebrities such as Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot

    17. Heather Headley: Steeped in Her Trinidad & Tobago Roots, Aida Star Heather Headley Prepares for A New Challenge

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Fleck,Bryan (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(6) : 16+
    Notes:
    Discussed are the life and career of rising star Heather Headley, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago but moved with her family to Indiana just before her fifteenth birthday

    18. Roy Pascal Brings Rhythms of the Caribbean to Europe

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Fleck,Bryan (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(6) : 22
    Notes:
    In 1989, accomplished musician Roy Pascal of Trinidad moved to Denmark after meeting his Danish wife in Grenada

    21. Putumayo: A Sound Business

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    London,Kurt (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    October-November, 2001
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    22(6) : 58-59

    22. Don Yute: The Crossover

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    London,Kurt (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    December-January, 2001-2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(1) : 20-21

    23. Western Union and Air Jamaica Team Up in A Strategic Alliance: 'Linking Lives'

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    London,Kurt (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    December-January, 2001-2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(1) : 45
    Notes:
    Discussed is 'Linking Lives,' a newly formed alliance between Western Union Financial Services, Inc. and Air Jamaica to service the home countries of the Caribbean and the 'new' countries where immigrants of the Caribbean have settled

    25. Bermuda Jazz Festival

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Phipps,Michelle (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2001
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    22(2) : 26-27
    Notes:
    The fifth annual Bermuda Jazz Festival took place on September 15-16, 2000, to a crowd estimated at 6,000. Some headliners included Roberta Flack, Norman Brown, Spyro Gyra, and Diana Krall. Many local Bermudans displayed their musical gifts as well

    27. Despite a Seemingly Disillusioned Electorate, Jamaica's PNP Wins Record-Setting 4th Consecutive Term

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Selassie,Habte (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(6) : 51-52
    Notes:
    The People's National Party (PNP) made history in Jamaica's October 16, 2002 elections when it won an unprecedented fourth consecutive term

    32. Power-Packing Clyde Walcott of Cricket's Legendary Three W's

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Slater,Les (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(6) : 56-58
    Notes:
    Discussed is the 'brilliant' cricket career of Clyde Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago. Walcott, who got started in cricket in 1941 when he was not quite sixteen years old, has served as a cricket player, coach, and multi-level administrator

    34. Born in Africa, Reared in Trinidad: Calypso

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Slater,Les (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 38-41
    Notes:
    Explored is the history of Calypso music, which though originating in Trinidad, most likely has its roots among the many African cultural retentions that were transported with the ancestors to the west via the slave trade

    35. Political Crisis in Trinidad and Tobago: Utterly Confounding Behavior among Voters

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Slater,Les (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 87-90
    Notes:
    The 'Olympian' level of corruption in Trinidad and Tobago politics is discussed, as well as the seemingly incongruousness of the electorate sending back such a 'naked kleptocracy' as the Basdeo Panday regime

    37. Shaggy's Got It All Together

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Slater,Les (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    August-September, 2003
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    24(2) : 16+
    Notes:
    Jamaican-born troubadour Shaggy is described as being 'a laser beam of conviction about where he is, where he should go and how he intends to get there.'

    38. Funnyman Tommy Joseph: Finding Laughter in the Language

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Slater,Les (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    August-September, 2001
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    22(5) : 26-27
    Notes:
    This article profiles comedian Tommy Joseph of Trinidad and Tobago. He comments on subjects such as how he got his start in comedy and his focus on humor that is also appropriate for children

    39. Barbados Gears Up for Its 10th Annual Jazz Festival

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Walters,Linda Y. (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    April-May, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(3) : 26-27
    Notes:
    Playing host to a roster of talent that is incredibly diverse, the Jazz Festival held in Barbados is going stronger than ever

    40. Caribbean Fashion Week

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Waye,Runn (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 76-80+

    41. Won-G: No Better Than This

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Won-G (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    February-March, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(2) : 30-32

    42. <Congo to Cuba>. (Book review)

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    June, 2002
    Published:
    New York: Black Diaspora Communications
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Black Diaspora
    Journal Title Details:
    23(4) : 64
    Notes:
    Reviews Congo to Cuba (New York: Putumayo World Music, 2002, 1990) compact disc. Putumayo World Music; P-200-2.