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It’s CARIBANA Week 2010! The parade, the parties, the food and the music – this is one week you won’t want to miss. Sway brings you the best events in the city and, trust us, there is something for everyone!

Having worked with Scotiabank while living in Jamaica, Williams recalls making the decision to stay with the company in light of its popular presence in Canada and its dedication to retail and small business, including what Williams dubs “the local marketplace” of the community.

Podcasted to thousands of music fans around the world, Richardson has been at the centre of the growing genre of Caribbean music. Her show offers fans a glimpse into the professional work and personal philosophies of Caribbean artists. Her work as a journalist/radio host allows Richardson an opportunity to bridge the gap between Caribbean artists and North American music fans.

He explains how you’re likely to see groups from the Middle East, China and various islands taking part in the Caribbean Day parade and their festivities. “The whole idea is to show our culture. So what we did in the early days was have arts and crafts, show videos and try in the process to introduce other cultures,” says Marshall. “It’s grown to be one of the biggest multicultural festivals on the B.C. mainland at the moment, but it’s a lot of work. We have so many things to take care of: the finance committee, the venue and approvals, the street parade, the beer gardens, the volunteers and performances.”

Sladden’s work revolves around expressiveness, from the build-up of the boat rides to the opening day, and the sense of anticipation that he considers to be just like “back home, although there, the parties are longer!”

Yvonne’s parents were so strict they forbade her to take part in their country’s most celebrated festival: the Trinidadian Carnival. But that didn’t kill her passion and aspiration to someday get suited up in costume, head to toe, and jump up in mas someday.

“I’ve played in Caribana every year, for the most part, from the age of five,” he says. “My mother and father were involved in a band called D’Regulars. They were usually the last band at Caribana and would close the parade,” he says. “I just began to fall in love with the experience from there and all those things contribute to what you see today in my band.”

This season promises to have everyone feeling hot, hot, hot, and Sway is there for all the action. Starting Canadian hip-hop icon and global music phenom Saukrates.
We go one-on-one with the chart-topping producer and artist to get the real deal on fatherhood, touring and the trappings of success. With growing global popularity, concert dates with k-os and Drake, and an upcoming album, the Saukrates movement seems to be in full swing.
From hip-hop bass lines to high-energy soca beats, we cross over to the sights and sounds of Canada’s biggest cultural …

As a performer and active member of the Caribana community, Beckford aims to promote culture through a unique blend of roots, rock and reggae.