TEA AND TALK WITH NICOLETTE BETHEL - SEASON 3 - EP2 Nicolette Bethel was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas to parents Keva (the principal and then the president of the College of the Bahamas) and Clement (who was a concert pianist and a composer and a choral director) Bethel. She studied at Trinity College at the University of Toronto and at Corpus Christi College, where she got a PhD in Social Anthropology. She also lived and worked in the UK and Canada and later moved back to the Bahamas...

TEA AND TALK - WITH CRISTIN CAROLE - SEASON 3 - EP: 1 Co-Founder Shirley Hall Bass Forum Cristin Carole is an interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, dancer, and arts educator. With over 20 years of multi-media performances, curriculum development experience, and arts integration methodologies developed in the United States and abroad, Cristin works to bring a greater understanding of content standards, planning, implementation, and assessment to teaching artists through professional...

TEA AND TALK - WITH GILLIAN GIA CURRY-WILLIAMS & DR. JOANN CALLENDER - S-2 EP14 GILLIAN GIA CURRY- WILLIAMS In the face of her father’s courageous battle with cancer in 2016, Gillian developed a profound connection with cancer survivors. She channeled her creativity into “The Fabric of Hope,” a print fabric design garnering global attention for its symbolic depiction of the beauty and strength of cancer warriors. Inspired by her experience, Gillian also initiated an annual Fashion...

TEA AND TALK - WITH SHANESS D. KEMP - PART 1 Shaness D. Kemp is a native of Nassau, Bahamas, and holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and continues to work as a freelance dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. Most recently, Kemp was invited to be a guest performing artist with the Tabanka African & Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble which is...

TEA AND TALK - WITH SHANESS D. KEMP - PART 2 - EPISODE 12 Shaness D. Kemp is a native of Nassau, Bahamas, and holds both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and continues to work as a freelance dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. Most recently, Kemp was invited to be a guest performing artist with the Tabanka African & Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble...

TEA AND TALK WITH DENISE WORRELL - BAHAMIAN HERBALIST - SEASON 2 -EPISODE 11 Denise Worrell is an entrepreneur who is as proud of her Bahamian heritage as she is patriotic. Her company, Naturally Bahamian (https://www.naturallybahamian.com), produces a wide range of natural products made from locally sourced ingredients. Her list of products includes juices, teas, syrups, jams, jellies, bath products, and many others that she makes from locally sourced ingredients.

TEA AND TALK - WITH PHYLLIS ALBURY-GARRAWAY - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 10 - PART 2 Phyllis Joy-Anne Albury-Garraway's passion for youth development has spanned over forty- five years, bringing about a profound impact by providing new opportunities for training youth amidst cultural and educational challenges. Born on July 21, 1956, in Nassau, Bahamas, Phyllis was encouraged by her mother, Florence Lockhart, a renowned Bahamian designer, who recognized her motivational talent and inspired her to...

TEA AND TALK WITH PHYLLIS ALBURY -GARRAWAY SEASON 2 - EPISODE 10 Phyllis Joy-Anne Albury-Garraway's passion for youth development has spanned over forty- five years, bringing about a profound impact by providing new opportunities for training youth amidst cultural and educational challenges. Born on July 21, 1956, in Nassau, Bahamas, Phyllis was encouraged by her mother, Florence Lockhart, a renowned Bahamian designer, who recognized her motivational talent and inspired her to teach and...

TEA AND TALK - WITH KIRKLAND “KB” BODIE - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 9 - PART 2 Kirkland Bodie is a Bahamian musician, composer, and cultural activist. For more than 30 years “KB” has managed to capture the idiosyncrasies of Bahamians through his music and storytelling

TEA AND TALK - WITH KIRKLAND "KB" BODIE - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 9 - PART 1 Kirkland Bodie is a Bahamian musician, composer, and cultural activist. For more than 30 years “KB” has managed to capture the idiosyncrasies of Bahamians through his music and storytelling.

TEA AND TALK - WITH CLEMENT PENN - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8 -PART 2 Clement Penn is the son of the late Captain Simpson Penn who took over the first Bahamas Boys Brigade in 1946 and brother the brother of the late Frank Penn Bahamian musician and cultural active. Clement himself has held many positions in the music industry of The Bahamas in association with his brother Frank. Clement is also a cultural active.

TEA AND TALK - WITH CLEMENT PENN - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8 - PART 1 Clement Penn is the son of the late Captain Simpson Penn who took over the first Bahamas Boys Brigade in 1946 and brother of the late Frank Penn Bahamian musician and cultural activist. Clement himself has held many positions in the music industry in The Bahamas as well as a cultural activist.

TEA AND TALK - WITH SHAWN TOUSSAINT - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 7 - PART 2Shawn Toussaint is a Bahamian dancer, teacher, and choreographer living in Denmark. He began his dance training while attending the A.F. Adderley Senior High School in Nassau Bahamas. Shawn has spent more than 4 decades as a dancer performing locally in The Bahamas, United States, and Europe.

TEA AND TALK - WITH SHAWN TOUSSAINT - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 7Shawn Toussaint is a Bahamian dancer, teacher, and choreographer living in Denmark. He began his dance training while attending the A.F. Adderley Senior High School in Nassau Bahamas. Shawn has spent more than 4 decades as a dancer performing locally in The Bahamas, United States, and Europe.

TEA AND TALK - WITH ROSEMARY C. HANNA - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 6 - PART 2Rosemary Clarice Hanna is a retired banker, author, documentaryfilmmaker, musician, gardener, and photographer whose knowledge of the general history of The Bahamasand Nassau's over-the-hill community provides valuableinsight into the history and culture of The Bahamas.

TEA AND TALK - WITH ROSEMARY C. HANNA - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 6 - PART 1Rosemary Clarice Hanna is a retired banker, author, documentary filmmaker, musician, gardener, and photographer whose knowledge of the general history of The Bahamas and Nassau's over-the-hill community provides valuable insight into the history and culture of The Bahamas.

TEA AND TALK - WITH SARAH CROWELL - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 5 -PART 2Sarah Crowell has taught dance, theater, and violence prevention for over 30 years. At the end of 2020, she left her position as the Artistic Director at Destiny Arts Center in Oakland, CA where she served in different capacities from 1990-2020, including Executive Director from 2002-2007. She founded and co-directed the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company from 1993-2020, which has been the subject of two documentary films and...

TEA AND TALK - WITH SARAH CROWELL - SEASON2 - EPISODE 5 Sarah Crowell has taught dance, theater, and violence prevention for over 30 years. At the end of 2020, she left her position as the Artistic Director at Destiny Arts Center in Oakland, CA where she served in different capacities from 1990-2020, including Executive Director from 2002-2007. She founded and co-directed the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company from 1993 - 2020, which has been the subject of two documentary films and won...

MR. FREDDIE MUNNINGS JR.Tea and Talk welcomes Bahamian Entertainer, Entrepreneur, and Cultural Activist Freddie Munnings Jr. As we discuss aspects of Bahamian entertainment and culture. Freddie began his career nearly 50 years ago and is well known for songs such as “All the best things”, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, “Dreamer Man”, “Sunflower” and much more.

TEA AND TALK - WITH MR. FREDDIE MUNNINGS JR. SEASON 2 - EPISODE 4 Tea and Talk welcomes Bahamian Entertainer, Entrepreneur, and Cultural Activist Freddie Munnings Jr. As we discuss aspects of Bahamian entertainment and culture. Freddie began his career nearly 50 years ago and is well known for songs such as “All the best things”, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, “Dreamer Man”, “Sunflower” and much more

TEA AND TALK - WITH DR. JOANN CALLENDER PART 2JoAnn Callender has worked for decades to exhibit the music of The Bahamas around the world. A renowned soprano soloist, she is also well regarded as a champion of Black excellence in the performing arts and for her long career as a writer, producer, and director of stage productions that have been brought to international audiences. She is a Bahamian cultural ambassador and is dedicated to preserving a legacy of Bahamian music for future...

TEA AND TALK - SEASON 2 - EPISODE 3 - PART 1JoAnn Callender has worked for decades to exhibit the music of The Bahamas around the world. A renowned soprano soloist, she is also well regarded as a champion of Black excellence in the performing arts and for her long career as a writer, producer, and director of stage productions that have been brought to international audiences. She is a Bahamian cultural ambassador and is dedicated to preserving a legacy of Bahamian music for future...

Tea and Talk welcome educators Tossie Pugh and Shara Goldsmith as we discuss the importance of art integration in education. Part 2 - Season 2 - Episode 2

Tea and Talk welcome educators Tossie Pugh and Shara Goldsmith as we discuss the importance of art integration in education. Part 1 - Season 2 -Episode 2