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S1E3 The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 3 – Trusting: The Corner Shop as an Informal Bank
In a fragile plantation economy, how did families survive between paydays? This episode reveals the corner shop’s vital role as an informal bank. Using the childhood memories of former Governor…
S1E2 The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 2 – Inside PA Clarke’s Corner Shop
Step back in time to the childhood world of Professor Henry Fraser. He takes us to PA Clarke’s corner shop in Four Roads, St John—a place that literally sold everything, from kerosene to nuts, bolts,…
S1E1 The Village Shops of Barbados: Episode 1 – The Village Shop and Social Capital
What was the true beating heart of community life in Barbados? Professor Henry Fraser introduces his central thesis: that the village shops were once the social, economic, and cultural centre of…
S1E7 This Barbadian Life - Five Minutes of Folk
Sometimes, the quickest way into history is through melody. Get ready for your "Five Minutes of Folk," as we dive into the stories hidden in old Barbadian songs. Discover tales of a Nigerian king’s…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Five Minutes of Folk"
Sometimes, the quickest way into history is through melody. Get ready for your "Five Minutes of Folk," as we dive into the stories hidden in old Barbadian songs. Available from February 25.
S1E6 This Barbadian Life - Obeah Opera: The Story of Tituba
You know the Salem Witch Trials, but do you know the secret history? The spark that lit the fire was Tituba, an enslaved woman brought from Barbados. Arthur Miller’s play casts her in the shadows,…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Obeah Opera: The Story of Tituba"
The very first person accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 was an enslaved woman brought from Barbados, named Tituba.Available from February 18
S1E5 This Barbadian Life - Tuk Band Rhythm
This episode sounds like Barbados, literally. Hear the story of the Tuk Band, the unmistakable heartbeat behind festivals and celebrations. Born from African roots and remixed on plantations when…
S1E5 REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 5 (FINAL): Global Significance and a Path to Reconciliation
In our final episode, we confront the global legacy of slavery and chart a path toward true reconciliation. Writer, lawyer, diplomat and Pan-Africanist thinker Ambassador David Comissiong explores…
COMING SOON: The Village Shops of Barbados
A powerful five-part series with historian and raconteur Professor Henry Fraser, exploring how the iconic corner shop was the essential bank, social centre, and lifeline of Barbadian community…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Tuk Band Rhythm"
We get into about tuk band rhythm, the unmistakable Barbadian heartbeat behind festivals, parades, and village celebrations. Music with roots in Africa, remixed on plantations...Available from…
S1E3 This Barbadian Life - Rhythm, Ritual & The Shaggy Bear
Step into the heart of Barbadian folklore and masquerade. The story of the Shaggy Bear isn’t about applause—it’s about transformation. Born from the traditions of enslaved people, this iconic…
S1E4 REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 4: The CARICOM 10-Point Plan
We transform historical pain into a blueprint for justice by exploring the CARICOM reparations strategy—a comprehensive approach that goes far beyond monetary compensation. Ambassador David…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "Rhythm, Ritual & The Shaggy Bear"
The story of the Shaggy Bear isn’t about applause; it’s about transformation. Born from the traditions of enslaved people, the Shaggy Bear stalks the streets in swirling layers... Available from…
S1E3 This Barbadian Life - On the Call of the Captain (Part Two)
We dive deeper into the Landship. This part uncovers how this island tradition, the oldest indigenous organisation in Barbados, doubles as an engine of financial support, savings, and shared…
S1E3 REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 3: Dismantling 'Legal Slavery'
Unpacking the complex legal and historical foundations of the Caribbean reparations movement. Ambassador David Comissiong challenges the fundamental narrative that slavery was ever "legal," exposing…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "On the Call of the Captain" - part two
Part two of "On the Call of the Captain”, about a uniquely Barbadian institution: a history, a ritual, a performance, but most of all, a community.Available from January 28
S1E2 This Barbadian Life - On the Call of the Captain (Part One)
The Barbados Landship is more than just a spectacle—it was a crucial support network for Barbadian communities. Part one explores the history, ritual, and performance of this uniquely Barbadian…
S1E2 REPARATIONS REVEALED - Episode 2: The Staggering Economic Cost
We continue our deep dive into the historical and economic realities of slavery's lasting impact. After laying the groundwork for the reparations claim, Ambassador Comissiong sets down the staggering…
COMING SOON: This Barbadian Life: "On the Call of the Captain" - part one
"On the Call of the Captain” (part one of two) is about a uniquely Barbadian institution: a history, a ritual, a performance, but most of all, a community.Available from January 21
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