70th Annual National Family Island Regatta

 

70th Annual National Family Island Regatta

 

April 21st-25th, 2026

Georgetown, Exuma

Bahamian Star Nishie LS Set to Headline Soca Steam in Nassau!

 

Bahamian Star Nishie LS Set to Headline Soca Steam in Nassau!

The 242 is getting ready for a major wave as Soca Steam prepares to take over Nassau with a heavy focus on homegrown Bahamian talent. Leading the charge is the 242’s own powerhouse, Nishie LS, a favorite among local music lovers known for her incredible versatility. From her gospel roots to dominating the Rake ‘n’ Scrape and Soca scenes, she’s set to bring the house down with massive hits like “Loose Me” and “Gimme De Music.” This performance is a true celebration of Bahamian artistry, showcasing why Nishie remains a standout beacon in our local music industry.

While Nishie holds it down for the 242, she’ll be sharing the stage with a dynamic lineup of Caribbean stars. The energy will be through the roof as Yung Bredda and Shassy Mania join the bill, bringing their signature high-octane vibes to the mix. It’s a perfect fusion of regional sounds, where the infectious rhythms of The Bahamas meet the broader pulse of the Caribbean for a night of pure, unadulterated energy.

This massive cultural explosion is taking place at The Farm, Marshall Road in Nassau, New Providence. The “steam” officially begins on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, starting at 10:00 PM and going hard until 4:00 AM. Make sure you represent, bring your energy, and get ready for a night that highlights the very best of our Bahamian talent.

Courtesy of Rock the City

Creative Edge Masterclass 2026 Set to Inspire the Next Generation of Creatives

 

Creative Edge Masterclass 2026

 

Aspiring and emerging creatives across The Bahamas are invited to elevate their craft at the highly anticipated Creative Edge Masterclass 2026, an immersive and high-energy experience designed to connect participants with industry professionals across multiple creative disciplines.

Scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the University of The Bahamas, the masterclass will bring together talent and expertise from a wide range of fields,including dance, music, theatre, fashion, mixology, visual arts, and interior design.The event begins at 6:30 PM, with attendees encouraged to arrive at 6:00 PM for registration.

 

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The CAPAS Bill is now law

 

CAPAS: Creative And Performing Arts School

 

The CAPAS Bill is now law. For years, talented young Bahamians lacked the support to take their craft further. Now, they have a place to train, grow, and build careers in the creative arts - right here at home.

In the vibrant tapestry of The Bahamas where every thread is woven with the profound love for the performing arts, CAPAS stands proudly as architects of dreams, sculpting aspirations into breathtaking masterpieces.

Learn more at http://capas.gov.bs

The Bahamas National Youth Choir Annual Concert

 

The Bahamas National Youth Choir Annual Concert

 

Forget what you know. The iconic mainstage at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts is reopening in the month of March 26th, and it’s bringing a new era of sound with it. This isn’t just a reopening; it’s a cultural reset, headlined by The Bahamas National Youth Choir like you have never heard them before.

We listened. You loved the energy and the pride, but you were tired of the same old songs. So during the closure, we went back to the lab.

Art in Bloom Returns to The Bahamas This Saturday

 

Art in Bloom Returns to The Bahamas This Saturday

The “Art in Bloom” festival is set to transform the lush grounds of the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve in Eleuthera, Bahamas, into a vibrant gallery of culture and color this Saturday, March 21. Originally known as “Art in the Park,” this annual spring fundraiser is hosted by The Bahamas National Trust and serves as a premier showcase for the island’s unique intersection of natural beauty and human creativity. Visitors can expect to wander through 25 acres of indigenous flora while discovering a diverse array of works from local painters, sculptors, and craftspeople.

7th Annual Long Island Mutton Festival

 

7th Annual Long Island Mutton Festival

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) proudly unveils the seventh annual Long Island Mutton Festival, two days of vibrant culture, Bahamian flavor and unforgettable community spirit. Set for 20–21 March 2026 at the iconic Salt Pond Cultural Site, this year’s festival promises an even bigger celebration of Long Island’s beloved mutton tradition. Read more>>

All Eleuthera Junior Junkanoo Parade 2026 - TODAY

 

All Eleuthera Junior Junkanoo Parade 2026

 

Sat. March 14, 2026

Governor's Harbour Homecoming Site

Start time: 6:00PM 

Cyndi Lauper Live at Atlantis!

 

Cyndi Lauper Live at Atlantis!

 

Be among the first to secure your tickets to the performance of a true music icon.

Cyndi Lauper brings her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Atlantis Paradise Island on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Enjoy a night of legendary hits and unforgettable energy under the stars on Casuarina Beach.

Show Time

Concert Village Opens: 6:30pm

Venue Doors Open: 8:00pm

Cyndi Lauper: 9:30pm

GET TICKETS

 

 *DISCLAIMER: Show may contain adult language and content.

Religious Songs and Drums in the Bahamas - Various Artists

 

In this collection of Religious Songs and Drums in the Bahamas, Marshall Stearns demonstrates the strong external influences on Bahamian music and culture. The religious music by the Baptist-Methodist Group and the Congregation of the Church of God suggest a certain influence of American gospel music, while the drumming of the “Ring Game,” “Heel and Toe Polka,” and “Jumping Dance” indicate a continuance of African drumming traditions with the scraping element of a saw, unique to Bahamian “rake ‘n’ scrape” music.

 

 

 

 

 

Religious Songs and Drums in the Bahamas

Release Date: 1953
Label: Folkways Records

Tracklisting:
Alfred Henderson - Ring Play 00:00
Alfred Henderson, Gabriel Adderly - Fire Dance 01:14
Baptist-Methodist Group - In the Upper Room 03:46
Baptist-Methodist Group - Please Hear Me When I Call 07:26
Baptist-Methodist Group - Walk and Talk to Glory 10:44
Church of God Congregation (Nassau, Bahamas) - Church of God Congregation, Nassau-1 13:08
Church of God Congregation (Nassau, Bahamas) - Church of God Congregation, Nassau-2 16:42
Church of God Congregation (Nassau, Bahamas) - Church of God Congregation, Nassau 23:08
Harcourt Symonette, Gabriel Adderly, Alfred Henderson - Jumping Dance 26:30
Howard Johnson, Alfred Henderson - Heel and Toe Polka 30:58
Howard Johnson, Alfred Henderson, Gabriel Adderly - Jook Dance 32:20

 

Related music: I Don't Like Rum 

Related music: Conga Scrape

Party for the Animals

 

Party for the Animals

 

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

7pm to 12 Midnight

BNT Retreat Gardens, Village Rd.

Tickets: $45 - Cash Bar: $7

 

In support of

The Bahamas Humane Society

 

 Featuring DJ Slick Vick

Catering by

Northside Catering 

 

Tickets:

Fox Hill Nursery, Bernard Rd.

Or WhatsApp Amanda: 376-0364

 

ADULTS ONLY

Rock the City: What's Happening

 

Fanshawn Drops New Music Distributed by VP Records

 

 

Special Children’s Matinee Ballet

Nassau Arts: Fanshawn’s New Single & Weekend Ballet

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20th Annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival

 

20th Annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces the staging of the annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival, marking 20 years in existence. The two-day festival scheduled for 13-14 March is scheduled to take place in George Town, Exuma, at the Regatta Park. 

Under the theme, “Celebrating our past, embracing our future”, this year’s festival marks two decades of honouring the vibrant culture, music and traditions of The Bahamas, offering an immersive experience that highlights the spirit of Bahamian heritage.  Read more>>

Rock the City: What's Happening

 

 

Dion Cunningham piano concert

 

 

 Jonny Cake live onstage

 

 

 Yah Doctrine live stream virtual event

 

What's Happening: Dion Cunningham, Jonny Cake, Yah Doctrine + Career Opportunities. Read more>>

The Queen is Back! Sweet Emily Drops New Single

 

The Queen of Rake n Scrape, our very own Sweet Emily, has a special gift for everyone this Valentine’s season. She just announced her brand-new single titled “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”

Sweet Emily shared the big news on her Facebook page, showing off a beautiful new cover (check it out above!) and giving us the heads-up that this track is dropping just in time for the holiday of love. Whether it comes out right before or on Valentine’s Day, it’s definitely going to be the perfect song to set the mood.

A Bahamian Legend

​We all know and love Sweet Emily for her classic hits that get everyone on the dance floor, like:

• ​“Someday”

• ​“Look What Ya Do”

• ​“Its Junkanoo”

​She’s been busy lately, too! You can find her featured in the 2026 Bahama Beat Calendar presented by BAF General. She’s standing alongside other Bahamian greats like Shine, KB, Juliet Believe, and Stileet. It’s amazing to see our legends getting the shine they deserve.

​Spread the Love

​Make sure you keep an eye out for the official release of “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Once it drops, be sure to share it with your friends, family, and that special someone!

The Region Bells - Send Down Fire

 

 

 

The Region Bells - Send Down Fire

 

Visit my Vintage Gold Bahamian Music 

Culture at the Cay

 

Get ready for Culture at the Cay!

The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture invites the public to Arawak Cay, Nassau, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12PM to 10PM for a full day of Bahamian music, art, food and family fun.

Enjoy exciting activities including breadmaking and pizza making, live painting by Preston Hanna, the All Bahamian Book Fair, costume and decorating competitions, Bahamian Flix, game time, a national dance showcase, and so much more!

Bring the entire family and come experience the vibrant spirit of our culture by the sea.
 

Don’t miss it!

2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025

 

 

 

 2025 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade: December 25th, 2025 

 

Related article: Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

 

"Boxing Day in The Bahamas" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

Boxing Day: Meaning and Origins

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26, the day after Christmas, and is a public holiday in many countries—especially those with historical ties to the British Empire, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Caribbean. Wikipedia

The name Boxing Day may seem strange at first, but it comes from a centuries-old tradition of giving “boxes” of gifts, money, goods, or charity to those in service roles or in need. In earlier times, aristocratic households gave servants and tradespeople gifts or gratuities—sometimes in decorative boxes—on the day after Christmas. This was both a form of gratitude for their service and an opportunity for workers to visit their own families after working on Christmas Day itself. Encyclopedia Britannica

Another linked tradition stems from the practice in Christian churches of placing alms boxes for donations to the poor; these boxes were opened and distributed on December 26, which is also the feast day of Saint Stephen—Christianity’s first martyr, known for his service to those in need. Wikipedia

Over time the holiday evolved. In some countries it became associated with sporting events (e.g., football and cricket matches in the UK and Australia) and, in many places today, major shopping sales. In others—particularly the Caribbean—it became a day for vibrant cultural celebrations rather than simply a day of rest or commerce. Encyclopedia Britannica

Happy Boxing Day 2025

 

"Happy Boxing Day 2025" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano