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Published:Monday | May 29, 2023 | 6:59 PM
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Tanya Stephens (right) and Ras-I are all smiles following their performances at Calabashment: Live and Direct, the midnight event on the opening night of the three-day Calabash International Literary Festival held at Jakes in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth.
Nathaniel Stewart
Tanya Stephens (right) and Ras-I are all smiles following their performances at Calabashment: Live and Direct, the midnight event on the opening night of the three-day Calabash International Literary Festival held at Jakes in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth.
Actress Angelina Jolie sat in the audience during open mic on Saturday night.
Nathaniel Stewart
Actress Angelina Jolie sat in the audience during open mic on Saturday night.
Tanya Banton-Savage (second left) with authors from Saturday’s Mix Up Mix Up session. They are (from left): Xavier Navarro Aquino, Nicole Krauss and Staceyann Chin.
Nathaniel Stewart
Tanya Banton-Savage (second left) with authors from Saturday’s Mix Up Mix Up session. They are (from left): Xavier Navarro Aquino, Nicole Krauss and Staceyann Chin.
Kwame Dawes (left), co-founder of the Calabash International Literary Festival, with poet laureates (from left) Kei Miller, Olive Senior and Andrew Motion.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kwame Dawes (left), co-founder of the Calabash International Literary Festival, with poet laureates (from left) Kei Miller, Olive Senior and Andrew Motion.
Calabash mainstay poet, author and radio host, Mutabaruka, did not miss the return of Calabash.
Nathaniel Stewart
Calabash mainstay poet, author and radio host, Mutabaruka, did not miss the return of Calabash.
Kellon Williams is radiant in white as she soakes up the good vibes Friday night.
Nathaniel Stewart
Kellon Williams is radiant in white as she soakes up the good vibes Friday night.
Police Commissioner Anthony Anderson cracks a smile as he listens intently to the presentation.
Nathaniel Stewart
Police Commissioner Anthony Anderson cracks a smile as he listens intently to the presentation.
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The 2023 Calabash International Literary Festival moved ‘for word’ on Friday night, treating guests to powerful discussions, perspectives and performances and a diverse local market. Book bags were slung over shoulders and conversations echoed through Treasure Beach. After a long hiatus, the much-loved festival had returned and patrons were beyond excited for the event. Writers, artistes, celebrities and all kinds of creatives could be found in every inch of the venue in the breadbasket parish. Whether it was open mic sessions or concerts by midnight, the schedule of activities captivated all and Something Extra has the highlights.