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A Review of Alex Bruno's Publication: Historical Perspectives of Calypso ...
Ian JacksonFeb. 18, 2014Alex "Double A, Pawol" Bruno must be complimented for his publication "Historical Perspectives of Calypso and Soca: A Celebration of Past, Present, and Future Women in Calypso" which was scheduled ...
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Home: Michele's 6th Album
Ian JacksonFeb. 11, 2014Dominica can boast of four 'Ladies of Song' in its history; two are of the folk era of the Sixties in Cissy Caudeiron and Jean Lawrence- Mathurine. Then Ophelia Marie ...
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Kaiso's alive and well
Ian JacksonFeb. 4, 2014Yes fans of this column, I just want to start off by supporting Dice on his questioning the consistency of the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) in allowing a runner-up to ...
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From Old Year to New
Ian JacksonJan. 29, 2014Hi, I hope it is not too late to say Happy New Year to all readers of this column. Since we were out of commission for a few weeks during ...
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Calypso Season 2014 begins
Ian JacksonJan. 21, 2014Well, it's that time of year again when tents open calypso writers put pen to paper and everyone knows who is in the quarters after entrants were eliminated; semi-finalist and ...
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God's Favour- The Jerry Lloyd Concert
Ian JacksonDec. 10, 2013It has become a slang of some sorts that when you ask persons whom you meet on the street how are they the response is "I'm blessed". If you even ...
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Traditional Music, Ecotourism and Employment (Part II)
Ian JacksonNov. 26, 2013Since a survey of cruise ship visitors indicate that an overwhelming majority would like to experience the fullness of Dominica's culture combined with the country's heritage as part of their ...
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Traditional Music, Eco-tourism and Employment
Ian JacksonNov. 19, 2013Dominica's National Park was declared a World Heritage Site in August 1997 making it one of the few acclaimed Heritage sites in the English speaking Caribbean. Within this park, and ...
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Wanted: places to socialize for mature adults and pre-teens
Ian JacksonNov. 12, 2013Everything is a sewo, sewo, sewo from the beer sponsors, the private sector, the telecoms companies; and guess what, it's all about the teens and young adults who prance to ...
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Marketing and the World Creole Music Festival
Nov. 6, 2013Although I did not partake in WCMF activities for the first time in its 17 year history, I wish to comment on the fantastic marketing that the WCMF team did ...
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Bravo Ray
Ian JacksonOct. 22, 2013It is said that man is dispensable and that may be true. But when someone has served so honourably so long in any field it is difficult and usually takes ...
