The Caribbean Community
Nearly 400,000 Atlanta residents can trace their roots back to countries like Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados, making the city’s Caribbean community one of the largest immigrant groups in the metro region. In the final part of the Atlanta World of Arts Radio Series, David Barasoain looks at how the Caribbean community passes on its art and culture to the next generation.
Listen to the feature online or read the complete transcript.
Extended Media
Claire McLeveighn is the Director of External Affairs and international relations for the Office of the Mayor in Atlanta. In this interview she speaks of the international outreach through a program know as “Sister Cities”. Listen here »
Mel Snaggs is the director of the seventeen member Metrolanta Steel Band Orchestra. The Metrolanta Steele Orchestra performs annually at events like the annual Caribbean carnival and Music Midtown and also at churches and at weddings. Listen here »
Haydn Brathwaite is a dance hall reggae artist. He’s originally from New York, but now lives in Atlanta. In his spare time he performs at some of the area clubs. Here he talks about the history of the music and gives a sample of his talent. Listen here »
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