| Musicians Lining Up for Caribbean Cultural Showcase in Manhattan |
| TEMPO Networks to join CTO for cultural celebration |
| NEW YORK (May 30, 2025) — Top Caribbean musicians are gearing up to bring the rhythm of the Caribbean to Times Square next week when the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) presents its first Caribbean Cultural Showcase. Headliners from Dominica include Asa Bantan, the dynamic Bouyon music ambassador; Marie-Claire Giraud, the internationally acclaimed jazz and opera singer; and the US-based Know Your Culture dance group. Also featured are two top St. Lucian artists — Motto, the high-energy soca sensation, and regional soca powerhouse Teddyson John. Additional performers include Kenyo Baly, the soulful singer from Saint-Martin, and Wukkout!, the high-energy New York–based soca dance fitness experience. A signature addition to Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, the Cultural Showcase will take place on Thursday, June 5, from 4 PM to 8 PM at The Westin New York at Times Square. This immersive celebration will feature live performances, culinary delights, vibrant artistic displays, exclusive travel offers, and opportunities to win trips to Caribbean destinations. The Legendary Supreme Team will set the musical tone for the evening, with confirmed highlights including Grenada’s traditional Jab Jab and ShortKnee performers, along with a Jamaican fashion show. Participating destinations include Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts, Saint Lucia, and Saint-Martin, with Sandals Resorts International also set to take part. This year’s Showcase also marks the 20th anniversary of TEMPO Networks, the groundbreaking Caribbean media brand that launched during Caribbean Week in 2005. TEMPO’s continued presence underscores the powerful connection between Caribbean culture, media and tourism. “As TEMPO Networks celebrates 20 extraordinary years of elevating Caribbean culture, music and lifestyle to the world, I am both humbled and deeply grateful for the journey,” said Frederick A. Morton, Jr., Founder & CEO, TEMPO Networks. He said partnering once again with CTO for Caribbean Week is especially meaningful, “as it brings us full circle — back to where it all began with our unforgettable launch concert at the South Street Seaport in 2005. This milestone is not only a testament to the strength and beauty of Caribbean people and culture, but also to the power of unity, vision and persistence. The best is yet to come.” “We are pleased to partner with TEMPO on our Caribbean Cultural Showcase,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of CTO. “This event is a joyful reminder of our region’s vibrancy and resilience – celebrating who we are through music, food, art and shared community.” Held under the theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism”, CWNY 2025 features a dynamic schedule of events, including a Media Marketplace, Caribbean Media Awards, and educational sessions on sustainable tourism development. A highlight of the week will be a special Orange Economy discussion, featuring Morton, Jr.; Asa Bantan; Motto; Louis Lewis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority; and other regional thought leaders. The session will be moderated by media maven Vanessa James of VJMedia. Tickets for the Caribbean Cultural Showcase are available now at https://bit.ly/caribbeanculturalshowcasetickets. CWNY 2025 is proudly supported by the following sponsors: • Platinum: Dominica, U.S. Virgin Islands• Gold: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Global Ports Holding, Travel & Adventure Shows• Silver: Sandals Resorts International, St. Kitts• Bronze: Adara — A RateGain Company, Anguilla, Barbados, Saint Lucia, TEMPO Networks For the full Caribbean Week schedule and updates, visit www.caribbeanweek.com. |
| About the Caribbean Tourism OrganizationThe Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), headquartered in Barbados, is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency, comprising membership of the region’s finest countries and territories, including Dutch-, English- and French-speaking, as well as a range of private sector allied members. The CTO’s vision is to position the Caribbean as the most desirable, year-round, warm-weather destination, and its purpose is Leading Sustainable Tourism – One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean. Among the benefits to its members, the organization provides specialized support and technical assistance in sustainable tourism development, marketing, communications, advocacy, human resource development, event planning & execution, and research & information technology. |
