Motown Greats
This artist was the lead singer of The Miracles and had a hit with "The Tears of a Clown."
Answer: Who is Smokey Robinson?
This actress, known for her timeless beauty, starred in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and was a 60s fashion icon.
Answer: Who is Audrey Hepburn?
What was the name of the popular JBC children's television show from the 80s and 90s set in a fictional rural community, featuring characters like Miss Lou, Maas Ran, and Puss?
Answer: What is Lime Tree Lane?
This lyric, from a 1982 smash hit, starts with "Me mind on fire, me soul on fire..." and is followed by a very repetitive, high-energy chorus.
Answer: What is "Hot Hot Hot" by Arrow?
In 1962, the Union Jack was lowered and this island raised its flag, becoming its own nation at midnight.
Answer: What is Jamaica gaining independence?
This group asked you to "Stop! In the Name of Love."
Answer: Who are The Supremes?
This Grenadian-born British actor became a major film star and symbol of Caribbean excellence abroad.
Answer: Who is Earl Cameron?
Finish the famous advertising slogan for the powdered milk brand Babi, a staple in many Trinidadian homes: "What's in your Babi..."?
Answer: "...is in you too!"
From a 1977 classic, these reassuring lyrics say, "Singin', don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be alright."
Answer: What is "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers?
In 1965, this famous civil rights leader spoke at the University of the West Indies, drawing huge crowds in Kingston.
Answer: Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
Blind from a young age, this musical prodigy gave us hits like "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours."
Answer: Who is Stevie Wonder?
This Bahamian actor was the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor.
Answer: Who is Sidney Poitier?
In Barbados, many households received their radio programming through a wired cable service that was a forerunner to wireless broadcasting's dominance. What was this popular subscription service called?
Answer: What is Rediffusion?
The title of this early 90s international hit is repeated constantly after the artist introduces his "house" and his famous persona.
Answer: What is "Mr. Loverman" by Shabba Ranks?
On May 30, 1969, workers’ protests turned into riots in this Dutch-Caribbean island, known locally as "Trinta di Mei."
Answer: What is Curaçao?
This group was known for their smooth choreography and hits like "My Girl."
Answer: Who are The Temptations?
This 1959 epic film, often watched on TV during Easter in Caribbean households, won 11 Oscars.
Answer: What is Ben-Hur?
This veteran broadcaster was one of the most recognizable and trusted news anchors on the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) for many years. Can you name him?
Answer: Who is Dennis Hall?
In this 1978 ballad, the singer promises his beloved, "So when you're down and in despair, just reach out, I'll be there."
Answer: What is "Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers & Grover Washington, Jr.?
Around 1970, this Caribbean nation saw marches and sit‑ins calling for racial equality and economic power—often called the February Revolution.
Answer: What is Trinidad and Tobago’s Black Power Revolution?
This "Prince of Soul" asked "What's Going On" in his famous 1971 album.
Answer: Who is Marvin Gaye?
This blonde bombshell lit up the screen in "Some Like It Hot" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
Answer: Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Besides "Scouting for Talent," what was the other major televised youth talent competition in Trinidad and Tobago, famously hosted by the elegant Hazel Ward-Redman?
Answer: What is Teen Talent?
This 1987 anthem, the unofficial soundtrack for West Indies cricket, pleads with the region to "Rally, rally 'round the West Indies! Now and forever!"
Answer: What is "Rally 'Round the West Indies" by David Rudder?
In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert—a category 5 storm—devastated this island, remembered as one of its worst natural disasters.
Answer: What is Jamaica?