This pandemic is making us question our privilege, forcing us to face the guilt that comes with it. How do we traverse a pandemic, while showing compassion for ourselves, and others? There are probably a thousand answers, but I dare not make the assumption that some of us, (or any…
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Leh we go for a quartuh. It is ten in the morning. This is Guyana we Guyanese does drink whenever we want, all day and all night, he turned to grin at his sidekick in the backseat. I looked back to see the dimwit slapping his knees and laughing in…
People Travel Food got the opportunity to interview one of the most prolific Black Female Chefs in the UK, Maria Bradford. Chef Maria Bradford, MariaBradfordKitchen.com, is on a mission to teach the world about African food. She is originally from Sierra Leone where she was blessed to grow up on…
Ja Rule decided to help small businesses for nothing, but from the kindness of his heart Ja Rule is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, and actor. Rule has been nominated for two American Music Awards and four Grammy Awards. release of his platinum-selling debut Venni Vetti Vecci (1999), albums topped…
…Carlos Ruiz Zafón, writer of stories, master of the pen, soul of the books, has sadly passed away at the tender age of 55. Eight novels he wrote, and I had hoped for another eight My treasured copies will forevermore be the embodiment of Carlos Ruiz Zafón, he is present…
Right now, Calabash Bistro is back in business after a long shutdown, let’s go eat! When I first wrote about the gentlemen of Calabash Bistro, years ago, it wasn’t because these guys were on trend in the food scene, it was because they were the first Black Owned Business I…
Kelly’s creations are not only inspired by her Cretan heritage, they are inspired by her love of life…I think this Cretan Bougatsa is the epitome of that. Cretan cooking often plays with the mix of sweet and savoury elements in dishes. Sharp earthy cheeses are often paired with island honey…
Why are we just asking the world to accept #BlackLivesMatter? Should we not be asking for Equal Rights for Black people? You know, it hurts, I look at this adorable baby and I think how can this child become someone to be hated? An innocent sweet soul that will one…
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Qairo is the meeting of four cardinal points, a musical travelogue
by Maria Flipby Maria FlipHáblame de silencio’s intro, a fine tribute to Jan Garbarek, played by Lara Wong, an anamnesis of Astor Piazzola’s nuevo tango, and sang regally by Alejandro Mendía. Music is played on the streets, while travelling, incorporating the sounds of the journey. In a post colonial world, where the art of…
Qairo leaps from speakers like the soundtrack to someone’s well eared travel journal. By Jennie OrtonPeopleTravelFood.com Qairo soundtrack is a fitting sonic landscape for a tight-knit 8-person ensemble of nomadic dancers and conservatory trained musicians; a group who seasoned their flamenco backbone with genre influences from Seville to the Balkans…
There are moments I cherish, little bits of memories, nestled like tawny port in sparkling crystal goblets. These memories I swirl gently lest I spill a drop of it. Athens by foot, and through the eyes of a local. Athens is a city that hugs you and hold you dear,…