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This book is the first comparative work of its kind to provide an extended analysis of the contribution of Kamau Brathwaite and Christopher Okigbo. It considers the poetic works of these two artists as they responded to the transformations taking place within Africa and the Caribbean during the Independence period. Some of the issues discussed include: politics and art, religion, spirituality, traditional culture versus popular culture, language and identity, literature and orality, cyber-culture and identity. This book highlights some of the similarities and differences in the life and work of these two poets and examines various aspects of their style. It provides a clearer understanding of the stances these artists took on crucial issues that would shape the face of their respective societies way beyond the Independence period.

Focusing on the evolution of Barbadian popular music and entertainment, the book examines key artists, movements, and cultural phenomena, particularly since the 1980s and 2000s. These periods are highlighted for their significant transformations that shaped the creation and dissemination of music in Barbados, revealing both new opportunities and challenges faced by the industry.