CACULCO / THE CULTURE PULSE
What’s Trending
The Caribbean, in motion.
New sounds. Fresh perspectives. Culture worth your time.
October 12, 2026 / An editorial selection
THE LATEST / HAITI
Wendyyy.
A new chapter with Pi.
Released October 9, 2026
Wendyyy’s new nine-song album runs 25 minutes. Explore the Haitian rapper’s latest release through the official streaming listing.
Source: Apple Music · Checked October 12
ON THE HORIZON
Make room for culture.
16 OCT Crossing the Horizon
Caribbean art & writing in Harlem
20 OCT Kaiso Conversations
Inside Freetown Collective’s songwriting
23–25 OCT World Creole Music Festival
Three nights of Creole sounds in Dominica
01 / ART & IDEAS
Across islands. Beyond borders.
Exhibitions and conversations connecting the region and its diaspora.
BAHAMAS / MIAMI · ON VIEW
October 1, 2026–August 1, 2027
Anina Major: The Sacred Mangrove
At Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Bahamian artist translates palm-leaf plaiting into woven clay sculpture, exploring craft, ancestry and belonging.
Source: Pérez Art Museum Miami · Checked October 12, 2026
NEW YORK · UPCOMING
October 16, 2026 · 2–8 p.m. local time
Crossing the Horizon
The Studio Museum in Harlem celebrates FORGOTTEN LANDS Volume 08 with Caribbean art and writing conversations, a sound activation and a DJ set. Individual programme sessions require RSVP.
Source: Studio Museum in Harlem · Checked October 12, 2026
CARIBBEAN DIASPORA · UPCOMING
October 18, 2026–January 24, 2027
Intermittent Islands
Katonah Museum of Art brings together Belkis Ayón, Yanira Collado, Marielle Plaisir and Lisa C Soto. Their work explores Caribbean identity, displacement and memory.
Source: Katonah Museum of Art · Checked October 12, 2026
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO · UPCOMING
October 20, 2026 · 6:30 p.m. local time
Inside Freetown Collective’s songwriting
Bocas Lit Fest’s Kaiso Conversations hosts Muhammad Muwakil and Lou Lyons at the Central Bank Auditorium. The fundraiser explores their musical influences and storytelling during Calypso History Month.
Source: Bocas Lit Fest · announcement October 5, 2026 · Checked October 12, 2026
02 / FESTIVALS & HERITAGE
Gather around the culture.
Language, music and shared traditions take centre stage this month.
DOMINICA · UPCOMING
October 23–25, 2026
World Creole Music Festival
Discover Dominica confirms three nights at Windsor Park, with bouyon, zouk, soca and Creole sounds. Follow the official organiser for programme and ticket updates.
Source: Discover Dominica · Checked October 12, 2026
SAINT LUCIA · THIS MONTH
October 2026 · Jounen Kwéyòl October 25
Kwéyòl heritage takes centre stage
The tourism authority’s programme lists community celebrations at La Clery, La Caye in Dennery South and Vieux Fort South, plus Fond Latisab’s Creole Day. Explore the official calendar for locations and updates.
Source: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority · French-language calendar · Checked October 12, 2026
03 / RECENTLY ON THE CALENDAR
JAMAICA · RECENT PROGRAMME
Scheduled October 8–11, 2026 · dates have passed
Negril’s film festival weekend
VisitJamaica listed four days of Caribbean and international cinema, panels and workshops for the Negril Universal Film Festival. Read the programme overview; festival outcomes have not been independently confirmed.
Source: Jamaica Tourist Board · Checked October 12, 2026
Keep exploring.
Follow the original sources for artwork, music and the latest event details. Event plans may change; check with organisers before attending.
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