- Entertainment at its finest, from the heart and
soul of the Caribbean with a touch of America.
- A dazzling and dynamic music, song and dance ensemble
that transcends the boundaries of people, places and
periods. Get Bella Carib's
latest CD, Rhythm Fever,
here!
- Your cultural appetizer! A blend of Latin and African
Caribbean sounds, flavored with soca, salsa, calypso,
punta, reggae and more.
- Contemporary and traditional styles.
- Available for all occasions, nationally and internationally.
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When you experience Bella Carib, you will experience a dynamic performer who spellbinds her audience with pulsating body movements and poetic, lyrical renditions. Her unique musical style and magnetic showmanship capture the richness and vibrancy of Caribbean culture --- a blend of folk, comedy and sensuality, brilliantly braided together in a colorful panorama.
This established song-stylist/composer, with more than two decades of artistry as a choreographer, dancer, writer and dramatist, has proven herself in the entertainment industry. Among an extensive list of credits, Bella Carib appeared as a lead dancer in Universal’s motion picture Doctor Detroit, alongside the film star Dan Aykroyd, and James Brown. In addition, she has been featured on numerous television shows and several concerts and musicals, working with world-acclaimed artists such as Lucky Dube, Mutabaruka,Tabu Ley Rochereau, the Mighty Sparrow, Byron Lee, Lord Laro, David Rudder, Arrow, Judy Mowatt, El General, Fulanito, Ismael Mirando, Ray Barretto, Larry Harlo, Yomo Toro, Elephant Man, Sizzla, Everton Blender and Turbulance.
Bella resides in Los Angeles, and holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Southern California. During her scholarly endeavors, she explored the power of dance and music as a vehicle for positive change. Born in Belize, Bella grew up on stage with the famous Bob Reneau musical dance group. Today she brings with her music the multi-cultural roots of her country --- a blend of African, Caribbean, and Latin rhythms, highlighting the PUNTA ROCK sound from the Garifuna heritage of Belize.
In 1991, her hit single “Bald Head Man” swept the country of Belize like a storm. It remained in the top twenties chart for several weeks, and was nominated among the best songs of the year. Subsequently, Bella was nominated in the category, Best New Recording Artist. Following this accomplishment, two of her albums--- Tropical Motions and Ryhthm Fever, became additions to masterpieces of Caribbean music. Recently Bella recorded a new release, Impulse Del Sol, which includes the hit song “Safari Love”. Have a Bella Caribbean Christmas and Belize Going Wild are also some of her latest works.
The name “Bella Carib” means beautiful Caribbean, and Beautiful Caribbean is definitely this lady. She is the royally captivating Queen of Punta Rock --- a sight for sore eyes to see, a sound for aching ears to hear, with instant healing for your soul!
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