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Monday, October 12, 2026

NAGB Benefit Gala and Dance Performance by Carlito Catalano

NAGB Benefit Gala and Dance Performance by Carlito Catalano

Sister Sam, grammy Ivy, Carlito, mommy Tracy, daddy Derek

Our son performed at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, Oct. 10th, 2026. It was a great success and well received. Thank you to all who have helped Carlito so far on this journey. Congratulations son. We are all so proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Video: ©A. Derek Catalano

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Shirley Hall Bass Foundation - Chickcharney on ZNS

Friends, sponsors and collaborators please join us for a fantastic long weekend of events with Carlito Catalano performing his original work Chickcharney the free public performance on October 10 at 6pm Fiona's Ampitheatre in the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Cash Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Special thanks to Bacardi for their sponsorship. This event was produced with support from the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritiage. For tickets to the Gala or other events please visit www.shirleyhallbassfoundation.org.

View: Benefit Gala and Dance Performance info and video

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Well done son. We're all so very proud of you and what you have accomplished. It is truly amazing and incredible. All the best for the future.

Mommy, daddy, grammy, granddaddy, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and all other family & friends. 💖

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Benefit Gala and Dance Performance

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

A Culinary Experience by

HORATIO ALEXANDER

Live Music, Silent Auction and Dance Performance

by Carlito Catalano

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at 6PM

Tickets: $100

available for purchase at

SHIRLEYHALLBASSFOUNDATION.ORG

or at

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery

Undersea Sci-Fi Vid

A quick 10 sec vid I created using Gemini AI

©A. Derek Catalano

Monday, June 29, 2026

Government House Gate Poinciana - PC Wallpaper

"Government House Gate Poinciana" - ©A. Derek Catalano

Download full size: 4032x2286

"Government House Gate Poinciana" - ©A. Derek Catalano

Download video

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Annual Pre-Independence Beat Retreat - June 28th, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Petrea Summer

Bougainvillea and Petrea Wall - ©A. Derek Catalano

Petrea - ©A. Derek Catalano

Sunday, June 14, 2026

An Evening of Harmony presented by the Embassy of The Bahamas - Millennium Stage (June 13, 2026)

A curated musical experience celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of Bahamian Independence in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Featuring performances by distinguished artists connected to The Bahamas and the wider international community. Read more>>

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Pickin' Cherries

Nassau, Bahamas. A cherry tree cut and shaped into a low hedge for easy picking. Sweet like sugar. I picked all. West Indian(Bahamian) Cherry

Cherry Plate - ©A. Derek Catalano

Related photos: Pickin' Mulberries Again

Junkanoo Training

Music Makers Junkanoo practice and training on Joe Billy Park, Fowler St., Nassau, Bahamas. Keepin' it alive into the future.

Friday, April 3, 2026

The Easter Story: From The Last Supper to The Resurrection

On this Good Friday Native Stew presents

The Easter Story: From The Last Supper to The Resurrection

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Bonefish Pond National Park: The Green Lung of Southern New Providence

Bonefish Pond National Park - ©A. Derek Catalano

Bonefish Pond National Park: The Green Lung of Southern New Providence

Introduction

Situated on the southern coast of New Providence Island in The Bahamas, Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP) stands as a testament to environmental resilience and community-driven conservation. Spanning approximately 1,235 acres (5 km²), it protects the last remaining intact tidal mangrove ecosystem on the island’s southern shore. Established in 2002 and managed by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), the park serves a dual purpose: acting as a critical "nursery" for the nation’s marine life and providing a vital buffer for the capital city against the increasing threats of climate change and storm surges.

Honourable Member is Finally Here!

Premiere screening of “Honourable Member” by Ian Strachan at The Atlantis Theatre April 11th at 7:30pm

Ian Strachan brings an adaptation of his hilarious hit play, Honourable Member, to the big screen. The film is an unforgettable portrait of a Caribbean Prime Minister, Winston “Fergie” Ferguson, played by the incomparable Dion Johnson. Fergie is a master communicator and a wily veteran when it comes to besting his rivals. Honourable Member boasts a stellar cast, featuring many of the finest actors in The Bahamas.

Reserve tickets>>

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Seeking Intelligence: Past, Present and Future of AI

Explore the fascinating history of AI and our enduring fascination with thinking machines. This video dives into the concept of artificial intelligence, showing how humans have envisioned intelligent machines for centuries, long before today's technology. From ancient ideas to future tech, see how the dream of AI has evolved.

From the visionary work of Alan Turing to the cutting-edge breakthroughs of OpenAI and DeepMind, Seeking Intelligence explores the astonishing evolution of artificial intelligence. This gripping documentary journeys through the past, present, and speculative future of AI—unpacking how machine learning, AGI, and surveillance tech are reshaping our world.

With expert insights from leading voices like Sam Altman, Tristan Harris, and Eric Schmidt, the film dives into the moral dilemmas, legal gray areas, and global power dynamics behind AI’s rise. Is AI the key to human advancement—or our undoing?

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

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