Caribbean Life 03/27/25

On March 23, Flushing Town Hall in Queens, in collaboration with the Ragini Festival, hosted Indo-Constellations, a night celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, specifically the countries of Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Fiji.

The event featured the following artists: Ben Parag, a Guyanese American vocalist who blends Bollywood classics with chutney and tassa influences; Josanne Francis, a Trinidadian steelpan virtuoso who merges Calypso, jazz, and funk; DJ and tabla artist Roshni Samlal, who bridges traditional rhythms with electronic beats; and Fijiana, a rapper and singer from Fiji, who fuses hip-hop, jazz, and Indo-Caribbean storytelling.

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