Entertainment
August 9, 2023
Betty West wins Festival Designer award
Veteran masquerader Betty West wins Best Festival Designer - The Robert Weekes Award at this year's Grand Kadooment, while other individuals and bands also receive recognition.
August 9, 2023
Betty West wins big at Grand Kadooment 2023
Betty West wins Best Festival Designer & Large Band of the Year with "Soca in de Mas." Trevor Chase wins Small Band of the Year with "Vintage Ouutraje Collection." "Kaleidoscope Dreams," led by Bryan Worrell, wins Large Band of the Year. Best Band on the Road prize not awarded due to rerouting of bands.
August 9, 2023
Successful festival
Discover the highlights and challenges of the 2023 Crop Over Festival hosted by the National Cultural Foundation, including delays and logistical issues on Kadooment Day.
August 9, 2023
Crop Over is our choice to be inspired, exulted, free. And safe.
Crop Over's recent resurgence was marred by a senseless shooting, highlighting the need to prevent violence at national events. Despite this, Crop Over 2023 showcased vibrant entertainment and culture, providing livelihood opportunities for many. Debates around the parade route and music selection arose, calling for improvements. The focus remains on preserving and promoting Barbadian culture for future generations.
August 8, 2023
Crop Over highs and lows
Officials convened in a briefing meeting as Grand Kadooment, the finale of Crop Over 2023, concluded. The event faced challenges, including a shooting that caused a diversion for the last bands. Despite delays due to rain, many participants still enjoyed the experience.
August 8, 2023
Quan wins Tune of the Crop
"Experience the infectious rhythms of Waistline, the award-winning song by Quan De Artist at the 2023 Crop Over Festival. Don't miss this crowd favorite with its catchy tunes and vibrant beats."
August 8, 2023
Grand Kadooment 2023: Quan De Artist wins 2023 Tune of the Crop
Quan De Artist emerges as the winner of Tune of the Crop with his hit song Waistline, garnering the highest play count of 11. Chief Diin and Leadpipe & Jus Jay secured second and third place respectively.
August 7, 2023
Grand Kadooment 2023: Revellers jam on Station Hill despite intermittent showers
Experience the vibrant celebration of Grand Kadooment 2023 in Barbados, featuring energetic soca music, colorful costumes, and enthusiastic revellers dancing and parading through the streets.
August 7, 2023
It’s Kadooment Day in Barbados!
Experience the vibrant beauty of Barbados' grand Kadooment as masqueraders in radiant colors chip from Warrens to Green Hill, cooled down by early morning showers. Join scores of locals and visitors lining the streets as 24 bands, with an estimated 12,000 revellers, compete for prizes in the grand climax of the Crop Over Festival. Stay tuned for full coverage on Barbados Today's channels.
August 6, 2023
Self-taught drummer loves music
Renaldo Griffith, a self-taught drummer and leader of Ultra The Band, shares his love for music and his journey in the music industry. Learn more about his experiences in this interview.
August 6, 2023
Ready for Crop Over climax
Join the vibrant celebration of Crop Over at the "Sweetest Summer Festival". Experience a sea of colors, striking costumes, and lively soca music on Grand Kadooment Day.
August 5, 2023
Young musician relishing Crop Over exposure
Erin Hazlewood, a trumpeter, shares her experience playing with the Stray Cats calypso tent band and emphasizes the importance of young musicians in the Crop-Over festival.