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Summer of Music Calypso, Soca and Reggae – the official sounds of summer in Bermuda often bring about unity and togetherness across these 21 square miles. There’s something about the music that heals us, frees us, and helps us to celebrate our culture, making us proud to be Bermudian. In this 2018 edition of the RG Summer Magazine, we put a spotlight on local artists and musicians who consider their talents a labour of love – those who, without them there would be a noticeably strong disconnect between us, not just during this season but all year around. They are the major players of our social scene and starting in June, the entertainment begins to heat up. Our cover features our very own, Olivia Hamilton, Jesse Seymour, JayLynn Hines and Electronic Dance Music DJ Harry Dunkley who discuss their experiences in the local and international music industry. Saddened by the passing of men’s fashion mogul, Zameer “Ronnie” Baksh who was always keen to assist our team – we pass on our deepest condolences to his family and friends. His styling and creative direction will live on through many issues like this one, most notably RG Fall 2017, “The Men’s Edition”. Inside you’ll find denim threads to keep you fashionable while attending summer events, as well as a chat with two budding designers that will be showcasing their collections on the runway for the first time at this year’s Bermuda Fashion Festival in July.
One of the most anticipated events of the year, Bermuda Heroes Weekend is here and RG Mags, along with carnivalist Najib Chentouf, share tips and tricks for planning for five days of non-stop fete’ing. Of course, we couldn’t leave out the tastes of summer. “Twist of plate” highlights three chefs whose signature dishes are traditional Bermudian food with a slight gourmet twist. And then there are the drinks: bartender Ryan Gibbons and The Loren’s Christopher Carlson fix us a Gombey inspired cocktail and a spin on the rum and coke that takes us back to the 60’s Rock & Roll era. The home and living section focuses on the thriving Air BNB market on island and the recently popular option for visitors to stay at residential properties instead of large hotels. It also explores boat living and the economic benefits of a life at sea. Big world, our regular series on Bermudians abroad, features our new Content Manager, Kristen Scott Ndiaye, who has found small ways to make a big impact in West Africa before moving back home and becoming a part of our family here at RG Mags. Be sure to visit our website at rgmags.com for extended versions of the stories written inside along with videos and other weekly content. Here is yet another exciting issue of RG Summer, we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
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Contents 32 Denim’s Day Out
BEAUTY + FASHION Summer fashion blues
52 Sitting down with Dembiez
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT The island’s hitmakers
56 The Accidental Artist
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT In profile: Lee Greene
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Can’t Stop the Music
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I’ll Drink to That FOOD + DRINK Entertainer inspired cocktails
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28 Preparing For Carnival
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BOOKS Our reader-in-chief, Robyn Bardgett is back at it again with another book review. This time around she gives Tangerine by Christine Magnan, three out of five stars while noticing a trend in novels about “psychotic female friendships” this year. Other titles suggested by the Bermuda Bookstore are The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, The Disappeared by CJ Box, the biography Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian and On Leopard Rock: A Life of Adventure by Wilbur Smith. To read the full review visit rgmags.com
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Summer parties in Bermuda tend to feature the same five or six menu items. But what if there was a way to offer a new twist on some of our classic barbeque fares? That’s the question RG Magazine presented to three professional chefs, to see if they were up for the challenge of shaking up meal time this warm weather season… NADIA ARANDJELOVIC | PHOTOGRAPHY AKIL SIMMONS & BLAIRE SIMMONS
CHEF JULIANA D’ESTELLE ROE
Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Juliana d’Estelle Roe is a Bermudian Sous Chef working at the world-renown Savoy Hotel in London, UK. Although she’s on the other side of the pond these days, she admits it’s recipes (like this one) for macaroni and cheese, which remind her most of her Island home. “I thought up this recipe when I decided to combine two of my favourite things,” the award-winning chef said. “Macaroni and cheese is my all-time favourite comfort food, but I make it a little different by adding another one of my favourites, chorizo.” She fell in love with her variation of the dish from the first bite - but admits she’ll have to wait until her next visit to Bermuda in September to see how family and friends react. The key to making a great macaroni dish, according to Chef Juliana is to use quality cheeses rather than the cheap, processed kind, filled with preservatives. The result? A menu item with bold and luxurious flavours that’ll win you massive points at any pool or beachside gathering you attend. n MAC & CHEESE WITH CHORIZO RECIPE Ingredients 500 grams Elbow macaroni For the sauce 120 grams/ 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1/2 cup All purpose flour 5 cups Whole milk
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese 3 cups Extra sharp white cheddar or Colby 2 cups Pepper jack cheese 1 cup Mozzarella 300 grams Chorizo 1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 tablespoon Colman’s Mustard Powder 5 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce Salt and black pepper to taste Panko Bread Crumbs Chopped parsley
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CHEF RICHARD ZUILL
Potato Salad For Richard Zuill, Junior Sous Chef at Marcus’, there’s no greater culinary thrill than that which comes from taking classic local dishes and putting his healthy spin on them. He believes his recipe for a mayo-free potato salad (provided below) is just as tasty as the traditional summer dish found at barbecues and picnics around the Island, but with fewer calories - and a fresh taste thanks to locally picked rosemary. Chef Richard stumbled upon the unique recipe while experimenting in the kitchen one day. He said: “I’m always looking for more nutritious alternatives to people’s favourite foods. I feel we should be eating healthier, so I try to serve dishes that are wholesome but still loaded with flavour. That’s my contribution to a healthier Bermuda.” Over time, he’s also begun to add an extra kick to the recipe by utilising sherry and topping it off with sunflower seeds for crunch. He encourages local cooks to keep things simple when entertaining this summer. “Rough chop the potatoes, roast them in the oven, add four or five other ingredients and mix it all together. It’s as easy as that. My advice to at home cooks is to not overthink it.” n POTATO SALAD RECIPE Ingredients 2 pounds Potatoes (Bermudian, roughly chopped and blanched) 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (any brand will do)
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3 sprigs Rosemary (fresh Bermudian, minced)
1/2 pound Okra (sliced) 1 bunch Basil (fresh Bermudian) chopped 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds (fresh Bermudian) 1/2 cup Olive oil (for sautéing) Salt to taste 1/2 cup Sherry vinegar
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CHEF DAAMIAN SIMMONS
Pan Fried Red Hind with Banana Chutney, Cajun Almonds and Saffron Lemon Butter Sauce Fish is typically fried and piled high on bread during the summer time, but Daamian Simmons, the Demi-Sous Chef at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, wanted to mix things up a bit. He took a piece of fresh red hind and started testing out which flavours best complimented it. In the end, he paired it with a banana chutney, which he feels will appeal to both sweet and savoury fans. “You have the sweetness from the bananas and raisins, but there’s a little bit of vinegar in the chutney as well to add some tanginess to it.” When Chef Daamian thinks about his flavour profiles with food, he wants the end result to be something unique. That’s why he added a sprinkling of almonds to his fish dish and topped it with a saffron lemon sauce. “These three additional elements along with the fish, it’s just amazing,” he said. “The saffron is a bit more exotic, but the other ingredients are everyday items I use not just in the restaurant, but at home as well. It’s something different to do with the fish, and you don’t have to be a professional to recreate this recipe at home.” n
PAN FIRED HIND WITH BANANA CHUTNEY, CAJUN ALMONDS AND SAFFRON BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE Ingredients 2 Red hind fillets (cut into 2-3 oz portions)
1 Banana 1/2 Onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt fusion (Chiko’s Smokey Rub)
2 teaspoon Chopped garlic
1/4 cup White wine
1/4 cup White wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Saffron
1 teaspoon Dried thyme 1 cup Water
1/4 cup Heavy cream
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
1/4 cup Raisins
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon Spicy fusion seasoning (Chiko’s Smokey Rub)
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2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Red pepper (small diced)
1 cup Flour
1/4 cup Almonds
4 tablespoon Butter
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Stir it up: Gregory Simmons, bartender at The Loren at Pink Beach, shows off his skills behind the bar making The Wreck Hill Rum & Coke
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The Wreck Hill Rum & Coke
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Christopher Carlson, director of hospitality at the Loren at Pink Beach, created this twist on a rum and coke, the ubiquitous ‘rock & roll drink’. Christopher worked with the legendary record producer Robert Stigwood, longtime resident in Bermuda on the Wreck Hill estate. His bar always included Goslings, at the ready for such visiting rockers as Eric Clapton and the Bee Gees. No recording studio in New York would have been without such supply...that and a good amount of limes [usually found being rolled under the mixing board ]. “ I believe Bermudians can easily embrace this updated version of the cocktail, especially considering how Goslings rum is part of the fabric of Bermuda’s history.” n
Ingredients 3 ounces Fever Tree Cola or Coke-Cola 1 ounce Gosling’s Aged Family Rum 1/2 ounce Gin 2 dashes bitters 1/4 lime [preferably Key lime] Dash of club soda Directions Combine ingredients, mix and enjoy!
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Dancing Warrior
Ryan Gibbons Local bartender Ryan Gibbons, from Barracuda Grill, created this cocktail in tribute to Bermudian music heritage, the Gombeys and our island culture. It took quite a bit of trial and error to get the flavors exactly right, he admits. As peach was coming into season, he paired that with the delicate taste of Gosling’s Gold Seal Rum. The drink’s sweetness comes from mango puree, brought to life with a pop of lime, dash of honeyed apricot and smoked hickory bitters. n
Ingredients 1 ounce lime juice 0.5 ounce mango purée 0.75 ounce Peachtree peach schnapps 1.5 ounces Gosling’s Gold Seal Rum 5 drops Honeyed Apricot & Smoked Hickory Bitters. Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass 2. Fill the glass with ice, cap with a shaker tin and give a vigorous shake. 3. Keeping the liquid in the shaker, release the seal between the tin and glass.
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WILD. FORAGED. DISTILLED. The First and Only Islay Dry Gin Super-Premium gins are experiencing tremendous growth, led by a resurgence in classic cocktails. The boom in craft spirits has led consumers to seek out spirits with true authenticity and provenance. Hendrick’s has blazed a bright path and proven there are opportunities for other super-premium gins. The Botanist is a small-batch gin that comes from the Bruichladdich Distillery in Islay, Scotland; a distillery known for its progressive approach to distilling. When creating The Botanist, nine of the classic gin aromatics are used – orris root, cassia bark, coriander seed, etc. – these aromatics are augmented with a heady harvest of 22 local botanicals, handpicked by an expert foraging team from the windswept hills, peat bogs and Atlantic shores of Islay. The Botanist is influenced exclusively by botanicals - no essences, oils or flavourings are added - providing greater aromatics and flavour intensity, which is driving customer satisfaction. This first and only Islay Dry Gin is a rare expression of the heart and soul of its remote Scottish island home. The Botanist is the perfect gin for consumers who appreciate a “farm to table” approach to food and cocktails. The Botanist is equally ideal for bartenders who are looking for a gin that can be the star of a cocktail, not faded into the background. n
= Citrus Its citrus freshness excites and stimulates the taste bud s, with prominent notes of ora nge and lemon peel. Apple and Wild Mint Strong aromas of green fruit s and sweet wild mint awa ken the senses to the natural flav ors of Islay. Floral Meadowsweet, chamomile , and creeping thistle pro vides earthy flavors like that of a summe r floral bouquet The Botanist is available at Gosling’s Stores for $72.00 per litre. Look out for it on cocktail menus at several locations island wide.
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BREATH OF FRESH AIR:
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TO THRIVING IN THE AIRBNB MARKET Just about every month, stunning new local properties are popping up on Airbnb.com. From old Bermuda cottages in Flatts to contemporary studios in the heart of Hamilton at last check, there were over 300 options for tourists to choose from on the popular vacation rental site. NADIA ARANDJELOVIC
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ally Aggarwal had used Airbnb previous- ly for family trips and always had good experiences. Then when a waterfront property became available for sale across from her home, she figured it would make for the perfect short-term rental for the Bermuda market. It had an amazing view and was in a great location within walking distance to Church Bay and local restaurants, as well as on a bus route. BRING THE OCEAN FEEL INSIDE
ALWAYS HAVE FRESH LINENS There’s nothing better than checking into a hotel and getting that first whiff of clean, fresh sheets. Try to recreate that experience for guests by having plenty of white sheets on hand for each bedroom and ample white towels in the bathrooms. Having at least three sets for each room allows Sally to prepare for a quicker turnaround between guests. Also, make sure linens are high quality and able to withstand repeated washing. COMMUNICATE WITH GUESTS IN ADVANCE Many guests come to the Island for a special occasion, such as an anniversary or birthday. Com-
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“My husband Bryon and I were contemplating moving back to Bermuda because it’s my home and he had never lived here. Being newly married we wanted to think of our next adventure, and he agreed he wanted to live in Bermuda for a while. I have a home on the Island that belongs to my family, but it was rented out at the time. My aunt who lives on a boat in Dockyard suggested ‘Why don’t you think about living on a boat?’. It just so happens Bryon is from Newfoundland in Canada, where boats and water are in his blood, and he was totally excited about that option.
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of Toronto. We had 25 animals including horses, alpacas, dogs and cats. It used to take me three hours to cut the grass. I spent every weekend weed whacking, maintaining fences, hedge cutting, sweeping the barn and in the winter shovelling snow. I had a perpetual to-do list that never ended. With two kids who did all the sports, my garage looked like a sporting goods store. We had to scale our stuff down and decide what to sell, keep or donate. In the end, Bryon and I moved here with just two suitcases and two storage containers. The whole process of downsizing was very liberating. Now it takes me an hour to clean my boat top to bottom. “Living on a boat is very economical. Plus, Dockyard has all the amenities and restaurants you
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Something that a lot of people miss about carnival is that it generally takes a lot of organisation. With reference to Bermuda Heroes Weekend, it’s not what Bermudians are accustomed to doing – planning well in advance. - Najib Chentouf
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ajib Chentouf has been travelling around the world to carnivals for 12 years – returning to one of the most popular, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 10 times. His first carnival experience in its true form was Caribana in Toronto, Canada at 15 years old. Although, he didn’t go on purpose and tagged along with his aunt and her friends on a summer road trip from Ohio, Najib fell in love with the experience. “I purposely went to carnival in 2007, in Trinidad”, he said. “From there, I was pretty much hooked. I’ve always enjoyed soca music but I feel as though it was to the extent that most Bermudians enjoyed it – it was summer music and when the summer was over we’d go back to being reggae fans.” After returning home, Najib dove into carnival culture and began researching the costumes and the meanings behind them, understanding the music and collecting it and learning about traditional competitions such as stick fighting. He said: “From there I realised that you can carnival many different ways. You could go and fete in a
very upper-class expensive way, spending $100 on a party or you can spend $10 and see the same artist but have a completely different experience. I was very lucky the first time that I went because I really didn’t have much of a set plan so there was a lot of stuff I had stumbled upon. The only thing I really planned was Mas, the parade of bands. I didn’t have fete tickets (I wouldn’t do that now), so I just ended up at events through a very wellestablished Bermudian carnival network.” Najib insists that this first adventure gave him perspective and allowed him to appreciate the meaning behind the celebrations more and taught him to properly plan in order to have the best possible experience. “Something that a lot of people miss about carnival is that it generally takes a lot of organisation. With reference to Bermuda Heroes Weekend, it’s not what Bermudians are accustomed to doing – planning well in advance. “There are some things that we plan in advance here, like marking a spot on Front Street for your family on Bermuda Day, but that’s what’s been cultured over the years. What I think Bermudians will realise as it continues to grow is that you have to plan your carnival. Whether that’s planning to attend multiple events or it’s getting involved with a band and getting a costume.”
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Raft-UP R af t U P Currently a partner of Intense Mas Band – Najib has played mas with them for the past two carnivals and in terms of Bermuda Heroes Weekend, he still prepares accordingly. “Normally what the week looks like for me is Drench’d on Wednesday night, Evolve on Thursday, Mas Camp on Friday and Saturday, Raft-up on Saturday along with Pan in the Park, Glow and Pure on Sunday and J’ouvert on Monday morning before the main event — the parade of bands.” His home is normally packed with guests and they are equipped with a spreadsheet noting everything that has been planned to do; from transportation to the event costs, to dress code, in an effort to try to do as much as possible and have as much fun as possible. Overall, Najib believes that a good problem Bermuda’s carnival has is that we are leaps and bounds ahead of what we should be in terms of carnivals. “It’s growing really fast in terms of popularity but if you look at what our bands are producing in terms of costumes — they are putting out top notch costumes and you don’t find that in many carnivals that are this young,” he said. This then presents another problem in terms of competition, because Bermudians are highly competitive and leaders have put extreme amounts of money into producing mas bands. He noted that we seem to have
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skipped a lot of steps. “We have top notch designs, in an expensive market without the ability to produce them on island. There’s a lot of moving pieces, plus shipping which is difficult in Bermuda which adds to cost. It is difficult for an overseas masquerader because they look at Bermuda and can’t understand why the cost is high, so finding a right blend for Bermuda is a difficult task that band leaders have.” Running a carnival band proves that organisation is key. Maintaining a customer service element, encouraging people to buy a product while making sure to perfect the experience. Have you gotten your truck? your box? your local and international DJ’s? airfare, accommodation and work permits for them? — all of these things factor into the experience on carnival Monday. “The average consumer, without getting any insight into what’s going on behind the scenes wouldn’t know this, so education is necessary in order to understand and appreciate the celebrations,” Najib added. “If I was to say anything to the Bermuda carnival-goer I would say be aware that we’re going where we haven’t gone before and we’re going in a right direction that is beneficial to our island. We all have to help it get there.”
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“I thought you were done with all that carnival stuff,” she said. My mother’s words ring in my ears, and I put them in the folder with the eye rolls, smirks, and remarks from people who hear I’m going to Carnival again. They just don’t get it, or haven’t experienced it, but are willing to pass judgment on my choice of how to spend my time. I can admit it: I love carnival. Since 2007 when I went to my first Carnival, I have made it a life goal to return to Carnival in Trinidad frequently, and to experience Caribbean and other carnivals and festivals around the world. So with that said let’s list why I keep going back. These aren’t all the reasons, just the ones most important to me.
COLLECTIVE PARTICIPATION Once you’re in, you’re in. You are one of many, masqueraders, feters, flag bearers, drinkers, and wining bandits. There are thousands of people who are doing exactly the same things as you. Many may find it a strange comparison, but it reminds me of Christmas, Kwanza and Ramadan. During these religious periods, you can feel that you are part of something greater, your hunger or celebration is the next mans and the next man’s, across the world and together you take the journey. Carnival gives me that feeling. Collectively we are working out to have the stamina for this experience, picked costumes, organized fete tickets, picked a song (that’s MY song girl!), sourced clothes for fetes, even if it is just 3 cutoffs and 7 tanks, booked flight, accommodation, and ground transport, after all that how could you not get excite?
THE FREEDOM/HAPPINESS The simple idea of having my arms spread wide open dancing freely through the streets being me! It is a time to revel in the present, to let go of the troubles of the world and be…happy! It’s hard not to be happy. In the time leading up to the climax, Carnival Monday and Tuesday in Trinidad, there are beautiful, genuine smiles everywhere - even more so during those final two days of revelry in costume on the road. The closest comparison I can make for Bermudians is the feeling leading up to Cup Match, but magnified 100 times, ok, ok, maybe 67.928 times. There is a buzz in the air and it is most definitely infectious. This buzz, this repetitious pure joy, living each moment to the fullest, speaks to the soul of humanity. This is a stark reminder of how we can lose sight of what happy is.
THE DANCING Let’s not get into the nuances of what type of dance or how it’s done. Let’s keep it big picture. When was the last time you lost yourself to dance? Imagine going on vacation to dance. This isn’t going to your cousin’s destination wedding and cutting a rug, or a weekend clubbing with your crew. This is actually planning to dance daily, for the greater part of your waking hours. The pleasure I get telling a U.S. Customs Border Patrol officer that I was dancing for the past 10 days while I was in Trinidad compensates for all of my visits to Room A, secondary security checks, and the profiling I’ve experienced traveling through the U.S. with an Islamic name on my passport post 9/11.
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BACCHANAL – denotes the merry-making and noisy confusion of those engaged in any carnival activity. BAND – A group of Carnival masqueraders with costumes designed on a related theme. A band can have 4,000-7,000 people divided into 25 or more sections, each with it’s own theme and several music trucks. FETE, FET – A party, loud music, lots to eat and drink, dancing to wee hours of the morning. J’OUVERT – “Opening of Day” in French, Carnival Mas beginning before dawn on Carnival Monday wearing costumes of mud, old clothes (Ole Mas), devil costumes or satirical themes MAS – Masquerade, Carnival parade. MAS CAMP – Where costumes and floats for Carnival are designed, fabricated, displayed and distributed. SOCA – Soul-Calypso, the modern version of calypso music. Hardcore political satire, scandals, sexual double entendre and comedy, wrapped up in dance music with an African beat and heavy baseline.
CARNIVAL CHECKLIST Time off work/vacation approval – Don’t ‘call in sick’ like King Bubba and end up fired! Costume – See individual band social media or emails for distribution dates and times. J’ouvert package and fete tickets – Don’t wait until the last minute, some fetes will be sold out! Spare cash/emergency money – Bermudians love to drink but unfortunately, not every fete has an open bar. Footwear – Comfortable sneakers, mas boots, sandals, gel inserts or heels for you brave souls. Fete wardrobe – When Bermudians come out, we come out proper so stay stylish, but make sure you’re still able to get on bad. J’ouvert clothes – Old sneakers and shorts, make sure you’re willing to throw it away once it gets stained! Bandanas/shower caps/hats – protect your head and hair at all costs (especially on J’ouvert mawning.) Waxing/Manscaping – self-explanatory. Sunglasses Sunblock – It’s mid-June in Bermuda and it is HOT. Aloe vera gel – To save you if you forget your sunblock! First-Aid Kit – Bandaids, wraps, aspirin, common cold medicine, vitamin C and electrolytes for quick hangover cures! Tights/pasties – To avoid on the road costume malfunctions ladies. Bag/fanny pack/pouch – To hold your road day essentials. Make up/appointment Glue gun and glue sticks – For those last-minute costume fix ups Flag – Finally, make sure you ‘show ‘em where ya from’ and rep your country at all times!
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What motivated you to enter the Bermuda Fashion Festival 2018? Every year I try to do something that’s outside my comfort zone and dares me to challenge my creativity a bit more. Although my career path is actually in journalism and fashion styling, having a clothing line was always something I’ve wanted to create from a young age. You only have one lifetime to experience these amazing memories, so you might as well go for it and put your best foot forward! How are you feeling in the lead up to the event? Each day is completely different, almost like I’m two different people. Some days I’m worried, tired and anxious but other days I’m positive, hopeful and overly excited. Life, right? What do you expect will be the biggest challenge? Although the production of my garments is going pretty well so far, I feel like it is going to become challenging once I get into the more complicated pieces. What have been the rewards so far? Being able to unleash a new side to my creativity that was dying to come out all these years feels so fulfilling. Designing, painting and fabric shopping has been a dream. Apart from the actual production of the line and researching the history of the fashion eras, I am focusing on; this process has expanded my appreciation of the fashion world both old and new. If you had to describe your collection, what would you say? My collection is a replica of summertime in Bermuda circa the 1960s - 90s. You know, like if you threw an island resort into a time machine? There you have House of Aiyanna. In general, what inspires your personal style? Like I say all the time, I find my inspiration from things that were influential before I was even born. I grew up snooping around my grandparents’ house, which is filled with timeless antiques. That sparked my love for vintage finds. Not to mention my mom’s old wardrobe from when she was my age, which she kept intact and allowed me to have. (Shout out to my mom, she killed the 80s). I don’t really follow trends, but if I do, I will make sure it has my own unique twist. I love mixed prints and statement pieces. It’s the best feeling when people ask me, “How do you know about that? You weren’t even born” - because it’s so uncommon for someone my age to be interested in the things I am. Where do you ultimately hope to take your fashion career? My goal is to become an editor and a successful blogger. I’m not entirely sure where I see myself in a few years or even months because you never know what may happen in life, but I guarantee it will be somewhere being happy and successful!
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I love designing and creating and have entered several fashion design competitions in the past, but being a Mum of three kids I haven’t had much opportunity to challenge myself for several years. I have always felt the Bermuda Fashion Festival was a fantastic event and when I was invited to enter, I thought it would be a great challenge and also an excellent opportunity to increase the visibility of my label, Aqua Designs. How are you feeling in the lead up to the event? I’m excited, but also a little nervous about how everything will look on the runway. I love designing and creating beautiful garments and seeing them take shape, so it’s exciting to see it all come together. However, there are a lot of pieces to bring together to create a collection that I am proud of and which respects the caliber of the Bermuda Fashion Festival. What do you expect will be the biggest challenge? Recently I’ve been creating individual pieces. Putting together a collection that is cohesive in design and flows on the runway, means that I have to think of everything working and coordinating together; shoes, accessories, the music and lighting and the models… it sometimes feels a bit overwhelming. What have been the rewards so far? The whole experience has been rewarding, but I have particularly appreciated the advice and input from my mentor, Ken Laurence, who is a U.S. designer and past participant on Project Runway. He has given me some great ideas and input to get my collection runway ready. If you had to describe your collection, what would you say? Bermuda inspired resort wear, the concept behind my resort collection is comfort and elegance, inspired by Bermuda’s natural beauty. I’ve designed exclusive Bermuda prints for my collection to enhance the designs in natural fabrics for breathability and comfort. This collection is designed to be worn by all women who would like to be both stylish and comfortable while looking their best. In general, what inspires your personal style? I find inspiration in Bermuda’s nature, from the ocean to the lush greenery. I’m also inspired by different design elements that make a garment elegant and comfortable. Where do you ultimately hope to take your fashion career/ brand? Where do you see yourself in five, ten years? I envision myself designing a range of children’s and women’s wear, under my label Aqua Designs, to be sold in stores both locally and internationally. I would like to be a recognised label on the East Coast of the USA and Bermuda.
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It was just six years ago that Jesse Seymour decided to first sing on stage in front of a large crowd. It was a Soca VS Reggae party – and he was invited to open up for dancehall star Wayne Marshall and local artist Mitchell “Live Wires” Trott. “I was given a two-minute segment before Live Wires started his piece – and right there and then I knew I was destined to sing,” Jesse said. “The response I got from the crowd was just amazing. Bermudians are the hardest critics. You could be really good, and they would just say ‘You’re okay’. From the response I got that night, the people loved it, and it just gave me a complete rush.” Jesse was born into a musical family and got started performing in the church. Once he decided to pursue music more seriously, he set about creating a band of his own to perform with called Fire and Ice. Success followed the singer wherever he went – first by winning the Bermuda Idol competition in 2016, then a year later when he was picked as the frontman for the 4-Forty-1 band at the 35th America’s Cup. More recently, he was signed to be part of the three-piece group, Big Chill. Starting on May 4th, the popular trio will be performing at various locations throughout the week, starting with The Terrace on Front Street on Wednesday nights; Elbow Beach on Thursdays and Friday nights; and at Hamilton Princess and Beach Club on Saturdays. “I’m looking forward to bringing a different flavour, a different vibe to the Big Chill,” Jesse said. “It’s going to be great. I’m excited about it. I’m finally in a place where singing is my full-time job, and I don’t have to go out and work construction anymore. I’ve accomplished about half of what I want to do. Probably my next goal will be to start singing on the world stage.”
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Olivia Hamilton
The Diva
After singing for years at local concerts, weddings and private functions, it may seem as though Olivia Hamilton is finally getting her chance to shine internationally. The songstress recently returned from her biggest gig to date in Australia, as part of an international tour with Savvy Entertainment. Just in the last 24 months, she performed in Troika’s highly acclaimed production of The Colour Purple; graced the stage in front of designers, bloggers and influencers at the Bermuda Fashion Festival; and served as the opening act for R&B artist Keri Hilson. But while things are currently progressing nicely for the Bermuda native, she insists it has been a long time coming. Olivia first started singing in her grandfather’s church as a child. Her first paid gig was at the age of four when she was asked to sing at a teacher’s wedding – even early on she admits performing came naturally to her. “I was always the kid they called upon to speak at presentations or to thank a guest speaker at school. I was never really nervous or shy. My entire life, I’ve been on the stage singing and acting – that’s always been my dream.”
However, the road to stardom hasn’t always been easy for the 28-year-old. Olivia admits her biggest hurdle to making it big has actually been herself. “I didn’t believe in myself as much as I should have,” she confessed, “but I stuck to the wicket, and now some of the runs are starting to come.” “I’ve learned in this industry you just have to keep at it. There will be doors slammed in your face and people who say ‘no’, but you have to allow your own voice to be louder than that of the naysayers.”
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The Party Starter
At the age of three, Harry Dunkley got his first taste of music when his parents enrolled him in violin lessons with the Bermuda School of Music. Shortly after that, he started drumming at the Bermuda Drum Institute – a road he imagined would one day lead to him playing in a band. But destiny had other plans. When Harry was just 16 years old, a friend introduced him to some electronic music – immediately he liked it and sooner or later he was hooked. “I spent hours researching about it, got into it myself and eventually became obsessed,” the DJ said. “I never thought I’d end up here, but I’m so glad the path evolved, and this is what I get to do.” He eventually enrolled in the renown Berklee College of Music, studying DJing and music production, but again life threw him a curveball. In 2012, after securing an internship at a recording studio, Harry decided to leave college and move to New York. He got his foot into the electronic music industry door by going out to events, meeting people and honing his craft. He says the recipe to his success involved part passion and part industry connections. Today the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) DJ is making waves internationally for his skills on the turntable – having performed at huge festivals with up to 50,000 music enthusiasts like Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in New York and Las Vegas, Nocturnal Wonderland, as well as at the iconic Webster Hall in the Big Apple. “I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, but I also feel like I want to do some more,” he said. “My hope is to keep doing what I’m doing now and making music, but I also want to start playing at bigger events and just grow upon what I have.”
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JayLynn Hines
The Newbie
Unlike some who spend years hustling just to get a taste of stardom, JayLynn Hines found her way into the music industry almost overnight. On a whim, someone she met in her social circle encouraged her to enter the ‘Quest for the Best’ soca song competition, hosted by Intense Mas Carnival Band. Without hesitation, she went for it. Earlier this year, she sat down for two days to write the song lyrics. Next, she found an instrumental beat to go with it, got the rights to use it and then started recording. “I flew back to Bermuda the day before I was supposed to record ‘Feeling For Ya’ and the next day we put the final touches on it and submitted it,” JayLynn said. She didn’t expect to win – “not in a million years” – but it beat out entries from dozens of other local entertainers. “This is something totally out of the box for me. I’m normally doing video production and working behind the scenes, so it took a while for the win to sink in.” Growing up, JayLynn was always an avid music lover. Her father, Jonathan Trott, was one of the founding members of the recording studio Spanish Town Entertainment, so as a youngster she spent hours in the sound room and backstage at events while he worked. “There was something fascinating about going around these big productions, seeing the stage, the lighting, the soundsystem and feeling all the excitement backstage. I always got this buzz from that.” Still, getting her song out to the masses outside Bermuda has involved plenty of effort over the last few months. As part of her $5,000 prize package for the competition, JayLynn has been working to get dubplates into the hands of DJs in places like Toronto, Trinidad, the U.S., St. Lucia, Barbados and England. The goal is to garner as much hype and energy around the song as possible and see how far this opportunity can take her. “There are people who have been singing for much longer than me, but I’ve realised we all have different paths we take to become successful. I just hope through my journey I can inspire a few people and prove that anything is possible.”
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Dembiez is set to release an EP, which they describe as a mix of Motown and Broadway inspired tunes, called Showmanship.
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t’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon on a cloudy Saturday when I visit Dembiez at their Hamilton Parish recording studio. Known to keep a fairly low profile, the musical trio consider this to be their first real media interview, where the topic of conversation is: themselves.
They’ve been writing, producing and recording music under the moniker Dembiez since 2012, but the young men – Jumar Hayward, Cahlii Smith and Shomari Warner – say music has been an integral part of their lives ever since they were kids. Growing up, they always felt there was something missing in the Bermuda music scene – be it ingenuity, professionalism or perhaps just access to resources. Shomari, 24, said: “There have always been people in Bermuda who loved music and wanted to pursue it, but we felt there wasn’t anyone really doing anything amazing with it and taking it to the next level quality wise.” The trio decided they would be the ones to attempt the challenging feat. Over the years they’ve worked with local artists such as General Kaution, Cush Evans, Jesse Seymour, Brixx (Brittany Coxx), FourteenFourtyThree, Jay III, Olivia Hamilton, B.L.A.C., Krislyn and many others. Pretty much every young musician on the Island taking their craft seriously have come through their doors at one point or another, they say. “That’s when we knew we were #1, when people just started gravitating to us,” Jumar, 27, said. “We weren’t really pursuing artists anymore, people were coming to us. Our ultimate goal is to be able to help musicians, singers and entertainers create sustainable careers for the rest of their lives and to be known worldwide.” The guys envision one day becoming a bridge between the music industry in Bermuda and the rest of the world, so if artists want to come to the rock to perform Dembiez will be one of their first points of contact. They imagine expanding their studio beyond Bermuda and having locations in New York and Toronto. They also picture having full bank accounts and working with international artists, in addition to their talented local roster.
Visit their Facebook page: Dembiez, for more information or to check out their latest projects.
However, there’s still a long road ahead before those dreams are accomplished. Jumar and Shomari spend about 40 hours in the studio each week, in addition to their day jobs. Cahlii, on the other hand, knew after finishing high school at The Berkeley Institute that a typical 9 to 5 job wasn’t in his DNA. “Music was actually the only thing I was ever really good at, so I didn’t have a choice but to pursue this path,” the 25-year-old said. “Sometimes it’s a stressful industry, but if you’re passionate about it then that outweighs the cost.” They’ve found that operating out of Bermuda has its own unique challenges. Being a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic, they say the standard here isn’t always at the same caliber of what’s produced internationally.
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Jumar explained: “At one point, Bermuda seemed like it didn’t have a standard at all and everyone was getting on the radio and once everyone can do something it lowers the overall level that someone has to work to make themselves a success.” On one side of the coin, they say Bermudians are quick to offer praise to budding artists, even the not so great ones, when they are just starting out. On the flip side, there isn’t always enough support and celebration for those great performers who have proven over time they have what it takes to make it big. “People think that everything is okay if it comes from one of our own,” Cahlii said. “That’s good if they’re actually amazing, but we have to be honest with our feedback if they’re not because in the real-world people don’t care if you’re Bermudian. If you’re terrible you won’t stand a chance.” Dembiez also say they have noticed a shift in the global music industry, where it’s not just about being a good artist, you have to be a great entertainer. Performers like Cardi B have found stardom because of their personalities, just as much as their artistry, they explained. As Dembiez continue to climb the ladder to music success, there have been many milestones along the way. The group appeared on B.E.T.’s 106 & Park show twice, soon after their launch six years ago. They’ve also enjoyed being able to craft a product from scratch – draft the lyrics, create the beat, polish the studio product and top it off with a visually stunning music video, before seeing it go viral online and collect thousands of views. “Knowing we’ve had a hand in making something from the ground up and then seeing people gravitate towards it, that’s just a really great feeling,” Shamari said. “It’s nice to see people falling in love with a brand and not with us,” Cahlii added. “It’s incredible putting out one of our artists online and seeing them reach close to 100,000 views and for us to be able to prove those naysayers wrong who say Bermudians can’t create something of this standard. We’re showing everyone just how much is possible.” Dembiez is set to release an EP, which they describe as a mix of Motown and Broadway inspired tunes, called Showmanship. They are also getting ready to launch their new website www.dembiez.com later this summer. In the meantime, visit their Facebook page: Dembiez, for more information or to check out their latest projects.
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mr. dj BY: RAJAN SIMONS
The Vet: The Newbie: DJ Fresh Kidd Keo Darrell HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DJING? I’ve only been really doing this professionally since 2015, so about 3 years. But I really started when I heard DJ Kenny’s ‘Boom Tune Vol. 9’ CD that came out in 2008.
DJ iBreeze Bakari Smith HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DJING AND HOW DID KING JYRUS START? 2018 will make 22 years for me. King Jyrus officially started in the studios of the Embassy Crew where we learned about sound equipment, the importance of being versatile and organised.
The Group: Young Gunz Sound (Big D, DJ Silva, DJ Scoobay) David Furtado , William DaSilva & David Vieira HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DJING? Big D: I have been djing officially for 16 years. DJ Scoobay: I have been officially djing for 16 years. DJ Silva: I have been djing officially for 10 years.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Me personally I take pride in mixing. I love to juggle without the patrons having to stop moving. My style is versatile. You can put me in ANY environment and I will deliver. Reggae, dancehall, soca, hiphop, Top 40, you name it. I take great pride in that.
1999 YGS was officially founded with a bunch of friends who loved music and loved the sound clash culture!
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? My DJ style would have to be considered mixed-culture, if that’s an actual style. But I try to take music from Africa, UK, US and of course the Caribbean.
INFLUENCES/IDOL(S)? My idols coming up on a global stage were Stone Love & Bass Odyssey - two legendary sounds. Locally, it was Spanish Town, PlayBwoy and SoulJahOne. As far as individual influences go I would have to say Magic from SoulJahOne and Jugglin Jason. The respect they get from the reggae community is admirable and I hope to achieve that level someday.
INFLUENCES/IDOL(S)? King Addies, Tony Matterhorn, David Rodigan, Fire Links, Playbwoy, Souljah 1, Massive B, Black Chiney, Mighty Crown
DJ INFLUENCES/IDOL? My local influences would have to be Rusty G, DJ Sheep and Jim Brown. But my idols on the other hand are DJ Polish, DJ Kenny and Private Ryan.
FAVOURITE GENRE OF MUSIC? My favorite genre is definitely reggae and dancehall. This year I am hooked on Afro-beat but my favorites will never change #teamreggae #teamdancehall
FAVOURITE GENRE? Afro-beats, for sure!
FAVOURITE SONG FOR SUMMER 2018? Too many to choose from! Reggae I would have to say Skankin’ by Chronixx. Dancehall would have to be Family by Popcaan. Afrobeat, this track entitled African Beauty by Diamond Platinumz. Soca, maybe DIP by Hypasounds.
WAS DJING ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU WANTED TO DO? No, I’m actually a chef in the daytime! but it has always been in my blood since my father and godfathers ran one of the biggest sounds in Bermuda in the 90s, ‘Nuclear Weapon’.
FAVOURITE SONG FOR SUMMER 2018? Drake – ‘Nice for what’. Only because it’s been 20 years since Lauryn Hill’s best album and he sampled her song in it. ANY BIG EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER? Unfortunately, I can’t reveal yet…but stay tuned to my social media to see where you can find me!
For bookings: IG: @iam.freshkidd Twitter: @DatFreshKidd Soundcloud: djfreshkiddbda
ANY BIG EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER? With me every booking I get I treat with the same importance. I am definitely looking forward to linking up with NOVAMAS INTERNATIONAL for Bermuda Heroes Weekend. They have tried to secure my services for quite a while now and it finally happened! Also, LIV Bermuda Weekend is also a good time!
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Our style is versatile for all occasions. We bring the vibes wherever! Any Event! It’s all about the vibes!
FAVOURITE GENRE OF MUSIC? Big D: Hip-Hop and Reggae definitely are my favorite genres DJ Scoobay: Music is in my blood so picking one genre would be hard, but if I had to pick it would be old school Reggae for sure. DJ Silva: Hip-Hop and Reggae/Dancehall are my favorite genres of music. FAVOURITE SONG(S) FOR SUMMER 2018? Big D: ‘Nice for what’- Drake and ‘ATM’ - J.Cole Scoobay: There are a few but I still really like ‘God’s Plan’ by Drake & ‘Likes’ by Chronixx DJ Silva: ‘Family’- Popcaan, ‘They don’t know’- Masicka, ‘Look alive’- BlocBoy J.B feat Drake ANY BIG EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER? So many big events this summer but ‘Cup Match Summer Splash’ with Beres Hammond & Chronixx is something we are looking forward to! As well as Bermuda Heroes Weekend with Nirvana Mas!
For bookings: For bookings: Phone: 333-8709 Email: kingjyrus@gmail.com IG/Twitter/Facebook/Soundcloud @djibreeze
Phone: 333-2929 Email: ygsent@gmail.com IG: @Davidygs441@DJSCOOBAY @djsilvaygs @YOUNGGUNZSOUND
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ACCIDENTAL ARTIST LEE GREENE
NADIA ARANDJELOVIC PHOTOGRAPHY BLAIRE SIMMONS
All of the people I draw are people I admire. They have contributed something back either through civil rights, activism or charitable giving.
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ART+ ENTERTAINMENT t was right after he graduated from college, around the time he met and fell in love with a girl enrolled in art school, that Lee Greene started to explore his creative side. In just one summer in 1998, he drew around 30 black and white chalk pieces on canvas – paying homage to the musicians who inspired him most. From blues great BB King, jazz singer Nina Simone and reggae legend Bob Marley, to rock icons like Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler. Then, to make a long story short, he took some of the pictures he had drawn that summer, put them in a box and packed them away for over a decade. “The box had come with me when I moved from the States to Bermuda in 2000 and had stayed in my closet in Somerset until 2013. It wasn’t until I moved that I discovered the box again. I said ‘I bet you all these pictures I drew were destroyed’. One night I was sitting in my new apartment on Harbour Road and decided to open the box, and as I pulled out the first picture, I was like ‘Wow, this is pretty nice. I need to start back doing this’. That’s what kicked my passion for art back off because I had time again to devote to it and it was something I really wanted to do.” Growing up Lee had always had a natural aptitude for art. Around age eight or nine, he would doodle and draw his favourite cartoon characters in his sketchpad. But as he got older, he stopped seeing the artistic pastime as “cool” and chose to instead focus on sports and education. Even up until now, he admits he’s pretty confident about most things, yet when it comes to art, he’s struggled with accepting the ‘artist’ label.
Three years ago, that all began to change when Lee started visiting different local galleries like Masterworks and Bermuda Society of the Arts. One day, he showed local curator Nzingha Ming some of his pieces - she suggested Lee could put on an exhibit of his own. “I started laughing,” he said. “I said ‘Not me’ because I was still at that stage of comparing myself to other artists.” Instead of hosting a big display, he started small by posting his works on social media. He was overwhelmed by the response that poured in through comments and likes. It gradually built his confidence. Eventually, in December 2016, he gathered up the nerve to host his first exhibit at BSOA. “I went into that art show with no expectations, and the feedback, encouragement and positive words I got from everybody was just so incredible,” he said. “People reminded me that God didn’t give me this talent to keep to myself; He has given me this ability to show people and if what I’m doing inspires someone else then great. If someone likes and appreciates it then awesome.” More recently, his works have allowed him to pass on his love of music to his daughters. The girls often ask about the musicians or celebrities in the pictures; Lee uses it as a teaching opportunity. “All of the people I draw are people I admire,” he said. “They have contributed something back either through civil rights, activism or charitable giving. While I was researching with my girls, I was learning things I didn’t know. The best part is I’m able to teach my children history in a non-traditional format through art.” n
People reminded me that God didn’t give me this talent to keep to myself; He has given me this ability to show people and if what I’m doing inspires someone else then great.
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Senegal Kristen Scott Ndiaye
In this issue of Big World, we feature , a Bermudian who’s finding little ways to make a big impact in West Africa. For the better part of last year, she raised funds and collected dozens of multicultural books to create a library for schoolchildren near to the capital, Dakar.
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What’s your connection to Senegal? My husband is Senegalese so my first visit in 2015 was one to meet the family. A North American in West Africa will quickly find that “family” over there means your entire network of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the guy who works at the fruit stand across the street. My favourite lesson has been learning that “African Unity” is not just a saying, but a tangible thing --- everyone helps everyone. I’ll quote my husband, “no one can go hungry in Senegal,” and it’s true because everyone shares what they have – be it money, food or good vibes. Now, having been there three times, going back always feels like going home.
So, tell me about your recent project to create a school library for the children over there. What inspired that? I was the type of child with a strong internal voice, asking lots of questions about the world. This project is five years in the making and is deeply rooted in my childhood memories at the library. In the 90s, the “diverse book” was not a thing, you just read what was on the shelf, what was most accessible for librarians, meaning white characters. About 8 months ago, I started giving interactive workshops that surrounded multicultural children’s books. The goal was, first and foremost, to help kids foster a love of reading, but also encourage self-identity, while building empathy and appreciation for different cultures. I didn’t want to replace the current school curriculum (which tends to focus on local culture) but have them sit parallel, introducing books about geography, peoples, tradition, music, dance, language, etc. that they may not have heard much, if anything, about.
What happened next? Kind of on a whim, we thought it would be a good idea to bring the reading workshops to Senegal. It quickly turned into a building idea: build a reading culture, a bookshelf, a library for a school that needs it. It was supposed to be straightforward, but it ended up being my most rigorous, but rewarding challenge so far. A lot of the books that I had in mind for this project are expensive – inaccessibly so. I’m talking about the books that matter:
with content that makes a child think critically. We didn’t have the money to do it all ourselves. We decided to start a gofundme campaign to raise funds. To our surprise, people came to us from all over the world wanting to donate. We raised close to $2,500 in a month. We also had authors from the UK, indie bookstores in Germany and around North America sending books, money and cards of support through the mail. We were in Senegal from February 1 to 27, 2018 and were able to fill three bookshelves with books, maps and flashcards for a school in Thiès village, three hours outside of Dakar. The school was run by a woman who has devoted the last 40 years of her life to educating neighbourhood children from her home. She recently found a formal space and divided it into three classrooms: this was École Mame Mariema Diouf.
What was it like being able to finally start this library and bring this dream to fruition? Before this project, the kids had about 10 books to share between the 40 of them. Now there is a corner dedicated to reading. To inaugurate the books, we placed them all on tables and let the kids explore – and they did just that. Cover to cover, they went through, touching and looking closely at the details and asking questions, starting conversations. We were in the presence of discovery, and I was grateful to be a small part of the process of creating a value for reading that might not have been so strong. I don’t think I’ve ever been so present, but afterwards I remember feeling like I wanted to do it again very soon. I’ve worked for a handful of international NGOs, but I’ve never felt like I’ve made such a big difference as when we were standing in that small classroom. This experience really showed me that we can all make a positive impact – and it can be started in the living room. n
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24 Hours IN SENEGAL
Favourite must-see attraction:
Hottest hotel:
Goree Island UNESCO World Heritage site.
hours south-east of Dakar) was divine, but I’m
Bermudians might remember the book Gorée,
just one person.
written by one of our own: Angela Berry. Her
Best spot for shopping:
fiction novel was my first experience with the
My stay at the Rhino Resort in Saly Portudal (2
section is the only thing in this world that’s made me want to go back in time.
Ideal way to spend an afternoon while there: Waiting around for lunch, eating lunch, then
island, but nothing can compare to actually
It depends: for traditional Senegalese textiles
digesting lunch, with family, friends and
stepping foot on one of the most well-known
and bartering, Marché Sandaga. If you’re looking for European-style clothing and other
sometimes strangers.
loading docks for the Atlantic Slave Trade. Spend a day here to meditate and really be
stuff, the Sea Plaza Mall is where you’ll want
touched by history. Also, make time to see Le
to be. Stop by Xoccho for ditakh and soursop
Lac Rose (The Lake Retba), literally a pink lake.
gelato.
Best place for sightseeing:
Favourite meal in Senegal:
Bandia, a safari park with wild animals was an
Statue de la Renaissance Africaine (African
The first meal I always look forward to eating is
Top restaurant you enjoyed:
Renaissance Monument). If you can ignore its political echoes across Dakar, you can have a fantastic view of the city and the Atlantic Ocean.
a Thieboudienne -- which literally translates to “rice” with “fish” -- simple sounding but try to replicate this at home for a disaster.
A place you like that’s off the tourist map:
Best kid-friendly location: MagicLand, Dakar’s amusement park, would be the obvious choice. However, Reserve de amazing day. Any child would go ape.
Le Thiof is a restaurant off the beaten path in an area called Baobab and serves fantastic Thiebougeenar (“rice” with “chicken”), delicious. More central and easily accessed is
Aux Quatres Vent is a bookstore run by an old
a small restaurant within the French Institute
French woman who has established herself in
called Bidew. I suggest their braised chicken
the society. The selection is beautiful but is also
with attieke (couscous made of cassava),
the best reflection of Dakar. Their children’s
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My AN EXPAT’S GUIDE TO ITALY’S ROYAL CITY SARA GRAHAM
“Turin is magic” said a very stylish woman at the hair salon. Glass of prosecco in hand, of course. It was a few days before Christmas 2016 and I was in the city on a sort of reconnaissance mission. My fiancé and I were thinking about making a move from Sweden and considering an Italian city. Mario, born and raised in a coastal Tuscan town, had lived in Pisa, Florence, Rome and Milan. I had been a tourist in all of them, with a strong preference for Milan, but he suggested I check out Torino. Not as much of a tourist attraction and a lower cost of living, he reasoned. And so I went for three days to scope out the cityscape. Fast forward to press time, and I’ve been living in Turin for just over a year. What I learned in those first few days has developed into a full-blown affection for the many interesting pockets of what was Italy’s very first capital city.
WHERE TO STAY NH Piazza Carlina Hotel has picturesque views and, surprisingly, a few nights here won’t break the bank. The 160-room property is centrally located in a quiet piazza, close to museums and convenient for walks along the riverbanks.
IN THE CITY CENTRE One could spend a full day on Via Lagrange, with its range of restaurants and high-end shops, but its Turin’s connection to Egypt that is the highlight. Tombs and ancient treasures are on grand display at Museo Egizio. After lunch, it’s only a short walk to Mole Antonelliana. Named after architect Alessandro Antonelli, this landmark houses the exciting exhibits at National Cinema Museum. In the evening, Société Lutèce, is a gorgeous French bistro that’s only a skip across the piazza from the hotel. Walking south on Via Maria Vittoria, you have restaurants on both sides of the street – ranging from Ligurian seafood at Scialuppa, to the humble baked potato at Poormanger. A few steps further, Il Bastimento is all Italian soul food that comes highly rated, offering tasty southern Italian dishes featuring lots of seafood. Not far away, in the gorgeous Galleria Subalpina is the decidedly posh Baratti & Milano, where you can enjoy an afternoon espresso or the famed Bicerin.
WANDERING NORTHEAST If markets are your thing, revel in the morning chaos at Europe’s largest open-air market. A great place to practice Italian, I might add. Behind Mercato Porta Palazzo, there’s a colourful alley of antique shops and eclectic bistros leading to a hot-air balloon ride that is Turin’s version of the Eye. Back through the mercato, stop for a sweet cannoli at Il Gusto Giusto. Nearby, on via San Domenico, there’s the Mao Museum, which offers Italy’s bridge to Asian culture and a peaceful reprieve from the bustle. Venture down Via Garibaldi and stop for the best gelato at GROM. Also, be sure to book a chocolate tasting at Gianduja or go in and pick your own a-la-carte. By dinner you may be feeling peckish for a pizza Napoletana. When in Italy, right? Gennaro Esposito has you covered just a short cab ride away. This joint is quite popular so definitely wise to book ahead.
SERENITY IN THE CITY Italy is famous for its thermal waters and you can get this at QC Terme Torino. After meandering the grounds, indulge in one or two treatments that’ll make you feel like royalty. Afterwards, I recommend a walk up to the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini for postcard perfect panoramas of Turin. Restaurant Al Monte Dei Cappuccini is waiting with a terrace to sit back and sip a glass of Barbera as the sun sets over the city. Reservations recommended.
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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
When I See You Smile, I Can Face The World,
You Know I Can Do Anything…
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TIA SMITH
can almost smell the sunscreen if the song ‘When I See You Smile’ or any early Buju track comes on the radio or is blasting from someone’s car. I start
bogling in my head no matter when or even where I am. Even just walking down the street (I might even flip out a few hand bogles if I think I can get away with it). It brings to mind being a teenager on my first booze cruise, summer nights around a bonfire at the beach, boating on Paradise Lakes with a few of my closest friends and more than a few of their closest friends. It makes me think of being dragged to family weddings with your parents and having a blast because those lot know how to party, of school dances (not regular dances but DAAANCES), of entire days being spent on the sand with just a cooler and a boom box – (Yes, I know I’m showing my age, but those were the days!). I’m transported to the hours spent fishing off the rocks with my mates, doing more chatting than actual fishing. And the thread that ties all those experiences together is the tunes. We defined summer by the music and still do even if today’s music isn’t quite as good. We defined summer by the choice of which of the many concerts we actually could afford to go to and not wreck your budget, again still an issue we deal with if to a much higher extent now. We defined summer by the hours spent picking out and putting together the perfect outfits that made you look cute but was flexible enough to let you whine down, whine down to the ground. We defined summer by the impromptu parties up someone’s house where the coolness factor was defined by how well they slung tunes. And nothing messed up summer more than a broken Walkman. More than the food of summer, the drinks of summer, it’s the music of summer that truly makes the memories of summer. Music is one of those things that transcends to create a feeling that is more than the sum of its parts. For me, that is and always will be old school 90’s reggae and soca. My summer theme songs have that classic four-four beat. A little ‘Hot This Year’ and I‘m eighteen again celebrating the best parts of being a Bermudian, before life and kids got in the way (not that I’d trade those munchkins for the world… most of the time). A little ‘Twice My Age’ and I’m suddenly seeing Bermuda as the beautiful island paradise it truly is and not just the place where life with all its adultness of work and responsibilities conspires to keep my head down. Music allows you to use the eyes of your heart to truly see the world around you. I hear some good tune and my soul, if not my body, dances and a little smile reaches my lips.
Shabba!
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