Episode Details

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Kendell Henry, aka KC, of the Ten Sleepless Knights and the Department of Tourism, for a discussion on Virgin Islands culture, heritage, and upcoming Emancipation celebrations. KC highlights the annual Quelbe Tramp in Frederiksted, the importance of preserving quelbe music, and the growing recognition of Virgin Islands culture through local and national folklife festivals. The conversation also explores the history of the 1878 Fireburn, the legacy of the Four Queens, and the cultural significance of classic Virgin Islands songs including Queen Mary and Freedom. The program additionally features a WAPA update from Shanell Spencer on power rotation in the St. Thomas–St. John district.