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Junkanoo The Next Generation
There is a perception that Bahamians do not appreciate Bahamian music. In fact, the perception is that young Bahamians seeking to enter this aspect of the performing arts are less inclined to create what many consider the indigenous Bahamian sound.
This programme provides a look into the Bahamian music industry through the lens of young Bahamians.
What genres of music are appealing to the Bahamian youth? Do they have an appreciation for Bahamian music and its evolution over the years? What type music are young Bahamians performing and recording? Are they considered Bahamian and how do they fit into the genre we call “Bahamian music”.
This programme will primarily feature young Bahamian musicians and music lovers to share their perspective on this aspect of the Bahamian culture. It will be discussion interspersed with Bahamian music both past and present.
It will occasionally feature the more seasoned Bahamian musicians both past and present.
It will also feature a spotlight segment. This weekly segment will introduce a young Bahamian musician and feature his/her music.
This programme is geared toward encouraging an appreciation among young Bahamians for the evolution of Bahamian music, while at the same time providing an opportunity for them to contribute to the further growth and expansion of this industry.
Born in Miami, FL, but grew up in West End, Grand Bahama. He is a graduate of Freeport Anglican High School in 2000. He obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree in Multimedia from American InterContinental University in South Florida. He has been in Nassau from 2009 until now. He worked as the nation’s top photojournalist for almost three years before going out on his own to publish his own publication, Extract Magazine. Now this 29-year-old is known for his work in the community and his passion for raising awareness amongst young Bahamians.
Charlene Ferguson has spent more than ten years of her life amassing an impressive list of achievements in the field of Bahamian Broadcasting. Ferguson has served as Senior News Editor, Producer, Radio anchor and field reporter for the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. Her reporting experience in national and international news is vast encompassing innovative and in depth reporting on areas from politics and crime to human interest stories. Ferguson has anchored the station’s Radio coverage of live breaking news including Hurricanes Frances and Ike, the 2007 general election and the 2010 Elizabeth by- election. (more…)
Morning Blend with Dwight, Lester & Alesha is the weekday morning news and talk radio show on Guardian Radio 96.9. Unlike anything currently on Bahamian morning radio, the show aims to give analysis and opinion on a wide range of topics, including local and international news, politics, sports, health and entertainment.
With its panel format, the show aims for more humorous and less formal and somber perspectives on the issues of the day. However, backed by the resources of The Nassau Guardian, it will still offer in-depth reporting and analysis, and breaking news. (more…)
