History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Join Caribbean history experts Joe & Kevin as they uncover the #1 Caribbean History & Culture Podcast powerful stories, cultural legacies, and untold truths that shaped the region in History of the Caribbeans: Tales of Resilience and Culture — a podcast for listeners passionate about Caribbean history, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a people who’ve shaped the world.
Episodes

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
King Tubby – Dub Pioneer & Reggae Sonic Scientist They Tried to Silence plunges you into the heart of Caribbean history and black history, unearthing the untold truths behind the quiet Kingston engineer who turned Jamaican music on its head. From his homemade studio, King Tubby weaponized bass and silence, shaping the reggae and dancehall soundscape that would later inspire legends from Lee “Scratch” Perry to today’s giants like Vybz Kartel.As we retrace Tubby’s journey—through the political turbulence of 1970s Jamaica, the cultural resilience of maroon communities, and the global spread of Caribbean music—you’ll hear from history experts, musicians, and travel experts who followed the sonic breadcrumbs he left behind. We’ll explore how colonial scars, cultural history, and the wider Caribbean diaspora shaped his art, and ask why the 1989 killing that ended his life remains unsolved.If you crave history stories that blend electrifying music with investigative journalism—spanning Kingston, Trinidad and Tobaygo, Angola, and the greater Caribbean region—hit play. Because King Tubby’s echo still rumbles through every remix, every festival, every beat that makes your chest vibrate.#KingTubby, #DubPioneer, #ReggaeHistory, #CaribbeanMusic, #JamaicanMusic, #BlackHistory, #DubRemix, #DancehallCulture, #CaribbeanHistory, #UntoldTruths

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
The Mighty Diamonds – When Harmony Becomes a Weapon dives deep into Caribbean history and Jamaican music, tracing how three Trenchtown youths—Tabby, Bunny, and Judge—turned sweet harmonies into a fearless weapon against Babylon, colonization, and social injustice. Guided by leading history experts and reggae scholars, this episode weaves black history, heritage, and untold truths with rare studio tapes, live‑show memories, and eyewitness interviews from Kingston to Angola and Trinidad and Tobago.When lead singer Donald “Tabby” Shaw was tragically assassinated in 2022, the caribbean podcast scene—and the global reggae community—confronted a chilling question: Why do prophets pay the ultimate price for telling uncomfortable stories? From the streets of Jamaica to the wider caribbean diaspora, we explore cultural resilience, island life, and the enduring spirit that keeps these messages alive.Whether you’re a traveler chasing caribbean vibes, a music lover digging into reggae and dancehall, or a history buff eager for candid history tales, this documentary delivers powerful storytelling, archived melodies, and a call to protect the voices that still sing for freedom.#caribbeanhistory, #historyexperts, #colonization, #historystories, #caribbeanpodcast, #music, #caribbeanmusic, #blackhistory, #travelexperts, #jamaicanmusic, #caribbean, #heritage, #resilience, #jamaica, #vybzkartel, #trinidadandtobago, #art, #dancehall, #angola, #reggae, #caribbeanwomen, #untoldtruths, #historytales, #caribbeanidentity, #caribbeandiaspora, #caribbeanliterature, #culturalresilience, #marooncommunities, #afrocaribbean, #talesofresilience, #islandlife, #culturalhistory, #africa, #costarica, #caribbeanvibes, #enduringspirit, #caribbeanregion

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Most people think they know reggae—but you haven’t heard it like this. Joseph Hill Reggae Documentary plunges you into the life of Culture’s prophetic front‑man, the Keeper of Zion Gate, who transformed Caribbean history, colonization scars, and black history into fiercely spiritual anthems. From the apocalyptic vision that inspired the classic “Two Sevens Clash” on 7 July 1977 — a song that shut down Kingston and electrified punk Britain — to the continent‑spanning calls of “Humble African” and “Forward to Africa,” Hill used Jamaican music, reggae, and dancehall as sonic memory‑keepers for the Caribbean diaspora.Through expert commentary on cultural resilience, Maroon communities, and the enduring spirit of island life, this episode asks: Can art erase colonial amnesia? What happens when history stories meet harmony? Are we still ready to listen?Press play to travel from Kingston’s studio corridors to Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, Angola, and beyond, tracing the untold truths that shaped an entire Caribbean region. Then tell us—will you allow that voice inside your resistance?#CaribbeanHistory,#Reggae,#JosephHill,#CultureBand,#KeeperOfZionGate,#JamaicanMusic,#BlackHistory,#Colonization,#CaribbeanPodcast,#RootsReggae,#IslandLife,#MusicDocumentary,#CaribbeanIdentity,#AfroCaribbean,#TwoSevensClash

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Most people know Bob Marley. But few know the man who actually named reggae — and paid the price for it.Toots Hibbert, the son of preachers, sang gospel with ska, soul with sorrow, and joy through injustice. From jail cells to global tours, his music carried the heartbeat of Jamaica — long before the world decided who could speak for the island.

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Most people know Burning Spear as a reggae legend—but they haven’t heard the full story behind his sacred mission. How did Winston Rodney turn Marcus Garvey’s Pan‑African vision into militant anthems of spiritual resistance? Why did his album Marcus Garvey shake the world’s understanding of reggae? And what drove him to start his own label, reject industry pressure, and still tour into his late 70s? This isn’t a biography—it’s a journey into music as liberation, faith as protest, and culture as resistance. Would his message resonate with you? Could his words light a spark in our time?

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Explore Caribbean history and identity through a richly immersive journey into the twin-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Discover its unique cuisine, vibrant music, lively festivals, and natural beauty, all while learning about the island's colonial past that continues to shape its cultural resilience today — a perfect blend of island adventure and heritage.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
An immersive journey into Dominica — the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” — told through its people, landscapes, languages, and living traditions. From ancestral drums to volcanic valleys, discover a culture still rooted in land and memory.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Travel beyond the postcard and uncover the living spirit of Antigua and Barbuda. This cinematic Smithsonian-style journey explores centuries of emancipation, cultural resilience, vibrant foodways, hidden ruins, and the powerful creativity of a people forever shaped by land and sea. If you think you know the Caribbean, think again—this story will change how you see these islands forever.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Discover the powerful influence of Afro-Caribbean culture and its stories of resilience that resonate worldwide. From the roots of resistance to its impact on food, faith, art, and politics, this episode explores how Afro-Caribbean identity shapes the global narrative. Join us as we delve into the enduring spirit and traditions that define this rich cultural legacy.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Bob Marley’s Legacy echoes far beyond reggae rhythms—it is the soundtrack of Caribbean history, black heritage, and cultural resilience. In this episode, leading history experts and travel experts trace Marley’s rise from the streets of Jamaica to global icon, revealing untold truths about colonization, maroon communities, and the enduring spirit of the Caribbean diaspora.We unpack how Marley’s anthems—rooted in reggae, dancehall, and Afro‑Caribbean storytelling—galvanized movements from Trinidad and Tobago to Angola, inspired modern artists like Vybz Kartel, and fortified island life against political upheaval. Through rich history tales and first‑hand accounts, discover why his message of unity continues to fuel cultural resilience, shape Caribbean identity, and ignite the souls of millions worldwide.Listen for:Incredible backstage stories and rare archival audioDeep dives into Caribbean music evolution and heritage“Island life” lessons on art, activism, and the enduring spirit of the regionPress play and journey through Caribbean vibes, powerful music, and the unstoppable heartbeat of Bob Marley’s Legacy.#bobmarley #BobMarleysLegacy #CaribbeanHistory #ReggaeMusic #CulturalResilience #JamaicanMusic







