The sights, sounds, and tastes of the Caribbean will light up New York City this weekend as Braata Productions hosts its 12th annual Christmas Grand Market. This beloved celebration of Caribbean heritage and Christmas traditions promises two days of vibrant cultural experiences, from arts and crafts to traditional food, music, and live performances.

Jamaica’s famous Braata Singers have a new infusion of elements from Haiti, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica and other nations.

New York-based cultural group Braata Singers, which has been in existence for the past 15 years, has a big date in Brooklyn, hosting “Still Standing Remount” on Oct. 26 at Holy Family Auditorium, 9719 Flatlands Ave., entrance on Conklin Avenue, in Brooklyn.

The cultural group Braata Singers has been in existence in New York City for 15 years and, during that time, they have delivered excellent choral folk performances nationally and internationally to consistent rave reviews.

Many residents, particularly those of Jamaican ancestry, went to Queens Borough Hall on Thursday, Aug. 1, to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day.

Lauderhill, FL – Following the success of the pantomime “Ole Time Sinting,” the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council is excited to present “Ring Ding & Ting” on September 7 & 8 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. This event is a vibrant spin-off from the beloved television program “Ring Ding,” which showcased Jamaica’s folk culture under the charismatic guidance of Miss Lou.

The founder of the Caribbean cultural organization Braata Productions has taken his folk singing group off-Broadway in hopes that Caribbeans will see themselves in mainstream theater.

“The Braata Singers: Still Standing,” an Off-Broadway celebration commemorating the 15th anniversary of the beloved Caribbean cultural ensemble, will hold its final performance of Caribbean music and folklore Sunday at 5 p.m. in Manhattan at Theater 154, 154 Christopher St. in Greenwich Village.

THE BRAATA SINGERS mark their 15th Anniversary with STILL STANDING, a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore. This highly theatrical concert presentation promises to be a fusion of tradition and innovation, featuring a repertoire that showcases both the cherished favorites of The Braata Singers over the past decade and a half, as well as daring new arrangements that breathe fresh life into timeless songs.