That's All, Folks!
A post-slavery folk piece, this tune was created during emancipation. The actions are easy as long as you have the ability to 'come down' when I call yuh.
What is 'John Belly Mama?'
Can't find me brudda at all.
Who is 'Winston Leroy Hall?'
Having an excuse for every issue.
What is "[You got] A plaster for every sore?"
From feeding ducks near the pond to having a picnic on the expansive land, this Anglican theological school in St. John is one of the oldest in the Americas.
What is 'Codrington College?'
I'm not quite the underwater adventurer, but to get a closer look at the coral reefs, shipwrecks and marine wildlife, it was definitely recommended that I book a tour here.
What is 'Atlantis Submarines?'
In this courtship folk song, the man makes a promise to the woman that her finger will where his ring... eventually.
Known by this name until Barbados became a republic, this institution serves the public by keeping those committed by the courts in safe in custody.
What is 'Her Majesty's Prison Dodds?'
Another way of explaining that a person is taking advantage of a situation, extending their chances beyond what was initially granted to them. It may also mean to not misjudge the true intentions of a person.
What is 'Taking a six for a nine?'
Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2012, their discography spans across Caribbean and European charts with big hits like 'Archie,' 'Legend of Sam Lord' and 'Hold Back the Night.'
Who are 'The Merry Men?'
Help! I'm lost! I'm in a collapsed cave and completely surrounded my lush forests, grapefruits and a troop of monkeys!
What is 'Welchman Hall Gully?'
Murdered by her common-law husband named Bailey in the 1920s, this folk song tells the heart-breaking story of a man who tried to mislead the public that his wife had travelled overseas, but his crimes were soon discovered and he was subsequently sentenced to hang.
Described as 'ritualistic' killings, Mr. Barton Springer confessed to and was later hanged for the brutal, heartless murder of a young child in rural St. Lucy. You may know him by this more popular nickname which has since become a source of bedtimes stories and nightmares.
Who is 'the Heart Man?'
Your granny is bound to say this when you put on your clothes soon after you buy them. "Yuh mean not even a lil rinse in the washing machine?"
What is 'As yuh land yuh come ashore?'
Known as the Animal Kingdom of Barbados, this property in the mahogany woods of Farley Hill St. Peter provides you the unique opportunity to stroll freely as you watch animals at close range in their own natural environment.
What is 'The Barbados Wildlife Reserve or Wildlife Reserve?'
Surf's up, dude! My buddies told me that this is the perfect place to catch a few waves in the East.
What is 'The Soup Bowl?'
Some women would go to any lengths to keep a man, including spiking his tea. This folk song tells the story of a man under the spell of a powerful love potion.
What is 'Cocoa Tea?'
This person is responsible for all constitutional affairs and judicial system of the country, civil and criminal law, prosecutions, as well as the rehabilitation of offenders.
Who is 'the Attorney General' or 'The Hon. Dale Marshall?'
Be careful following what someone does. You might not get the same positive outcome that they received.
What is 'Cat luck ain't dog luck?'
Recently petitioned to be declared a 'Natural Conservation Area,' this area is home to the last significant mangrove and sedge wetland on the island.
What is 'Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary?'
If I wanted a taste of the world's oldest rum, I'd definitely find myself here.
What is 'Mount Gay Distillery?'
Chanted in the sugar fields by the enslaved, this folk song has a haunting melody and is considered to be one of the earliest 'calypso' songs of the free people and the oldest song sung in English by enslaved Africans.
What is 'Massa Buy Me?'
Who is 'Sylverton Sandflies Small'?
This Bajan proverb reminds us that patience is important and it will be rewarded in due time.
What is 'If greedy wait, hot will cool?'
This secluded area in the parish of St. Andrew can only be accessed via Foster's Funland or the sand dunes at nearby Belleplaine. It is often referred to as the 'hidden treasure of the East Coast' and boasts the only black mangrove known to exist in Barbados.
What is 'Long Pond?'
Although this activity took us off the beaten track, we were exposed to the island's most scenic locations. If you'd like to go, remember to wear clothes that you don't mind getting a bit dirty during your offroad adventure.
What is 'Island Safari or Island Safari Tours?'