Art of the Nation Castos https://art-of-the-nation.castos.com Art of the Nation is an audio-only podcast, hosted by Josue Ramirez Nelson, which focuses on creators and entertainment figures around Barbados, whether they are in film, theatre, music or visual arts. Barbados’ entertainment industry is growing, with new and exciting emerging creators bursting onto the scene. AOTN aims to bring these artistes further out into the spotlight, and eventually serve as the preferred space where creatives come for in-depth and personal conversations on their art and place in the industry. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:37:37 +0000 en © 2025 https://episodes.castos.com/609d4bef65e6f6-35583125/images/1400x1400-website.png Art of the Nation https://art-of-the-nation.castos.com Art of the Nation is an audio-only podcast, hosted by Josue Ramirez Nelson, which focuses on creators and entertainment figures around Barbados, whether they are in film, theatre, music or visual arts. Barbados’ entertainment industry is growing, with new and exciting emerging creators bursting onto the scene. AOTN aims to bring these artistes further out into the spotlight, and eventually serve as the preferred space where creatives come for in-depth and personal conversations on their art and place in the industry. Nation News episodic Art of the Nation is an audio-only podcast, hosted by Josue Ramirez Nelson, which focuses on creators and entertainment figures around Barbados, whether they are in film, theatre, music or visual arts. Barbados’ entertainment industry is growing, with new and exciting emerging creators bursting onto the scene. AOTN aims to bring these artistes further out into the spotlight, and eventually serve as the preferred space where creatives come for in-depth and personal conversations on their art and place in the industry. Nation News technical@nationnews.com false https://feeds.castos.com/d29zx yes <![CDATA[Ruby Tech]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:37:37 +0000 Nation News https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65165/episode/2097490 https://art-of-the-nation.castos.com/episodes/ruby-tech On this episode of Art of the Nation Josue interviews Ruby Tech, a Barbadian visual artist with a passion for poetry and songwriting. 

Chapters

  • (00:00:15) - Barbados' Ruby Tech on Art of the Nation
  • (00:00:54) - Ruby Tech
  • (00:02:02) - Fooled by Hip Hop: Talking To The Legends
  • (00:03:09) - Rick FM: Plotting, Planning, scheming
  • (00:08:03) - Rick Turner on Working With Alicia Joseph
  • (00:14:50) - Ruby on His Artistry
  • (00:19:20) - Drawing With Wincy the Clown
  • (00:20:02) - A Taste of Art in Your Life
  • (00:24:56) - The Matrix: A Creative Team
  • (00:30:26) - Ruby Tech on How He Evolved
  • (00:36:25) - On Acting in the Care Centers
  • (00:40:12) - What Made You Want to Make Art?
  • (00:45:52) - The Caribbean Diaspora
  • (00:50:40) - Favorite Character In Comic Books
  • (00:54:44) - Carmelo on His Recovery
]]> 3 1 false On this episode of Art of the Nation Josue interviews Ruby Tech, a Barbadian visual artist with a passion for poetry and songwriting. 

]]> 00:59:16 <![CDATA[Neil Waithe]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:30:50 +0000 Nation News https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65165/episode/2064978 https://art-of-the-nation.castos.com/episodes/neil-waithe On this second episode of Art of the Nation Josue interviews Neil Waithe, visual and performance artist. Tune in to Art of the Nation- Episode 2.

Chapters

  • (00:00:14) - The Lego Theater: Bringing Art to Life
  • (00:00:49) - Interview with Neil Waithe
  • (00:05:27) - Theater Unbound
  • (00:06:56) - What Made Me Do Mancha
  • (00:10:49) - A Taste of The Nation
  • (00:16:17) - The Nation's 150th Anniversary
  • (00:18:34) - Teaching in Juvenile Facilities
  • (00:23:05) - Buggy Nte's Art Therapy
  • (00:24:18) - The Phantom's Mentorship
  • (00:28:20) - The Secret to Balance and Flow
  • (00:30:05) - In the Elevator With Improv
  • (00:33:16) - Cocoa Tea Review
  • (00:36:45) - "Goodbye, My Love Song"
  • (00:37:17) - The Real Story of My Breakup
  • (00:42:09) - Pandemic in The Lion's Den
  • (00:46:39) - The End of the Flu
  • (00:47:16) - Jamaican expatriates on the Hurricane Maria
  • (00:50:22) - Jamaican journalist on the AIDS pandemic
  • (00:53:57) - Barbados' actors start acting at 7
  • (00:57:17) - Barbadians in the Film
  • (01:01:19) - Lego Actors on Working With the Cast
  • (01:04:58) - The Hardest Thing I've Done
  • (01:08:22) - The Lego Show
  • (01:13:51) - In the Elevator With Lego
  • (01:16:27) - Amino On Acting
]]> 2 1 false On this second episode of Art of the Nation Josue interviews Neil Waithe, visual and performance artist. Tune in to Art of the Nation- Episode 2.

]]> 01:20:44 <![CDATA[Sivers the Third]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 15:44:11 +0000 Nation News https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65165/episode/2049757 https://art-of-the-nation.castos.com/episodes/sivers-the-third Chapters
  • (00:00:00) - Interview With Darian Sivers
  • (00:00:54) - Shadow Boxes 2
  • (00:05:13) - On his New Album, '
  • (00:10:23) - Kanye West on His 13th Album
  • (00:15:18) - Have you ever had any thoughts of like jumping into soca?
  • (00:18:59) - "I Found My Soulmate..."
  • (00:23:46) - On His Love Life
  • (00:28:32) - I Need You
  • (00:31:06) - Barbados Is For Dancing, Not Eating
  • (00:33:23) - I Need You
  • (00:37:17) - Sumi on "Tea Is Forever"
  • (00:41:40) - Bigger Rochi
  • (00:43:19) - Max and Fun Dog
  • (00:48:13) - Barbados on Young Money Songs
  • (00:53:30) - "Rap Basquiat"
  • (00:54:24) - Mariah Carey on her mental health
  • (01:00:53) - James Morrison on his new album
  • (01:05:05) - Are You Ready for Your Album Release?
  • (01:09:19) - Punji on Barbados
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