All Eleuthera Junior Junkanoo Parade 2026
Sat. March 14, 2026
Governor's Harbour Homecoming Site
Start time: 6:00PM
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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.
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.
*DISCLAIMER: Show may contain adult language and content.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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
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
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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>>
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>>
Monday, February 23, 2026
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>>
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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:
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!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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!
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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
Friday, December 26, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Green Turtle Cay New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade
Green Turtle Cay
New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade
January 1st at 2:00PM
Starts at the Basketball Court
Celebrating the Origins of Junkanoo-
FROM WHICH WE CAME
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Authentically Bahamian Christmas Festival 2025
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation,
the National Junkanoo Committee,
and the Tourism Development Corporation
proudly present
THE AUTHENTICALLY BAHAMIAN
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
December 18 & 19
9:00AM – 4:30PM
Pompey Square, Bay. St,
Nassau, Bahamas
Come and experience Bahamian Christmas treats,
costume-building competitions, skits, handcrafted ornaments,
and the vibrant energy of Junkanoo.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Royal Bahamas Police Force Christmas Beat Retreat 2025 - December 14th, 2025
Royal Bahamas Police Force Christmas Beat Retreat 2025
December 14th, 2025
Christmas Past & Present
The Damaging Impact of Jamaican Culture on The Bahamas
"Jamaican Influence" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Yardie Imperialism and the Bahamian Identity Crisis: The Double-Edged Sword of Jamaican Musical Hegemony
Abstract - The cultural relationship between Jamaica and The Bahamas is one of profound intimacy and stark imbalance. For decades, the sonic landscape of The Bahamas has been dominated not by the indigenous rhythms of Rake 'n' Scrape or Goombay, but by the thumping basslines of Jamaican Roots Reggae and Dancehall. While the former provided a shared language of black empowerment and Pan-Africanism, the latter has introduced a set of behavioral norms, linguistic shifts, and social values that arguably threaten the distinct cultural fabric of The Bahamas. This essay examines the mechanisms of this cultural transfer, arguing that the dominance of Jamaican popular culture acts as a form of "soft imperialism" that displaces local identity, fosters imported social pathologies, and relegates authentic Bahamian artistic expression to the margins of its own society.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Foreign Cultural Influence
"Stop Twerkin' an' Start Workin'" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
Foreign Cultural Influence
Have we noticed that foreign reggae music has infiltrated and become a big part of our Bahamian culture for many years now?
There's a Christmas event happening now on the basketball park by me. They started off by playing a half-dozen Bahamian songs then they switched to hardcore dancehall reggae and that's all they've been playin' for the last two hours. How da hell we get like dis an' what could we do 'bout it?
Beware of other cultures taking over.
Related article: The Damaging Impact of Jamaican Culture on The Bahamas
Related article: Report on Bahamian Culture
Monday, December 8, 2025
Battle of the High School Pop Bands 2025
Battle of the High School Pop Bands
Monday, December 15th, 2025 at 5pm
Rawson Square, Bay St.
Nassau, Bahamas
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