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Monday, July 13 2009
KC & the Sunshine Band to headline St. Kitts Music Festival
KC and the Sunshine Band via last.fmTop disco group KC & the Sunshine Band is the latest act to sign on to perform at the 13th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which runs June 25-27, 2009.KC &...

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AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE SKATALITES
They may have slowed down a little, but this seminal band is still playing its zany, high-energy music. David Katz was drawn into their orbit



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LADY OF THE MANNERS

Her name is synonymous with elegance and etiquette, and now Marguerite Gordon has published a book on the topic. Cedriann J Martin browses through the colourful chapters of her life



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GRENADA’S BROWN GOLD
It’s known as the Spice Isle for its nutmeg, but Grenada has other, darker pleasures to offer. Lisa Allen-Agostini visits an estate that produces high-quality organic cocoa


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MACHEL: MAN WITH A MISSION
Whatever else you think of Machel Montano, he’s never dull. Tracy Assing follows the soca superstar in his latest new direction



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THE RHODES MORE TRAVELLED
British chef Gary Rhodes owns a restaurant in the region, yet he’s only now discovering its food. But Franka Philip is pleased to see he’s passing on what he’s learned to the folks back home


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