Truth be told, as eager as I am
to soak up all the sun has to offer the Eastern Caribbean I’m also wanting to lounge on my friend’s couch, kick back and
channel surf the airwaves on Trini television. I can’t be alone when I say this, but it’s kind of cool seeing what the
commercials and programming are like overseas. With it only being the Caribbean and not China I know there are a lot of
U.S. shows that filter their way in, but I’m talking about pure local content. One of the networks I’ve had my eye on
for awhile is none other than MTV and specifically Tempo.
For those that don’t follow MTV at home, on the
international scene or at all, Tempo is a new network catering to all things pan-Caribbean and prides itself in being
the first to do so. Channel coverage is said to involve music in genres such as Afro pop, Brukdown, Calypso, Dancehall,
Kompa, Marimba, Reggaeton, Punta Rock, Soca, Reggae and Zouk. Sounds like an awesome mixture of sound, but the station
will not be limited to island music. Caribbean sport and food shows will also air on the channel. I’ve been hearing a
lot about the channel for a long time so I’m definitely ready to plug myself in for at least a day or two.