Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture
235.5K views | +0 today
Follow
Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture
All the positive news and events from Cayo, with a special focus on culture, past, present, and future.
Curated by Best of Cayo
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!

Soul Project Reopening Tonight

Soul Project Reopening Tonight | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Belize Soul project, the cultural hub of Cayo, is reopening tonight after a few weeks vacation. The dynamic spot filled with artistic talent which is great for the soul, will have live music and an open mic, as always.

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Chuck Braindead at Soul Project

Chuck Braindead at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project is having Chuck Braindead tomorrow night, playing some experimental psychedelic music.  You can make art at the same time, and add to the collage exhibit that they have set up. Sounds like a great lead into the EDM Invasion at Meluchi's.


Between sets, they'll have their Open Mic hight going.


Cayo Event Calendar

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Rick Galvez Album Coming Soon

Its official now.  Belizean artist Rick Galvez has announced that he'll be releasing his first studio album soon.  This video gives some updates and thanks to all his supporters.  You can usually catch him at Open Mic night at the Soul Project.  Can't wait for the album.


"As you probably know I've been really busy working on an extensive set of projects that will be happening throughout the course of the year.  My last performance was done to debut new material that I have been writing for some of my recent musical endeavors and for the first time in a long time I feel very excited and confident in what I have been working on.  The first project for this year to reach completion is going to be a compilation album of selected pieces from all the new songs I've been writing."

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Beginning Meditation Workshop

Beginning Meditation Workshop | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

There was a meditation workshop for beginners at the Soul Project yesterday.  Looks like they had a great turnout.  They've uploaded some great videos from their Open Mic nights.

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Tabby Johnson in Cayo

Tabby Johnson in Cayo | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Tabby Johnson, the Canadian jazz singer, will be playing at the Soul Project tomorrow night, Saturday the 14th.  The warm up Belizean musicians will be Drew Gill, Mark Phillips, and Alexander Evans.  This is a Winsom Foundation fundraiser for scholarships to students in Cristo Rey. 

 

In related news, the Soul Project is having their normal Friday night Open Mic tonight.  They just released a video from a few weeks ago of the World Culture Band and Eddie Allen playing Carlos Santana's 'Black Magic Woman.'  Awesome song, awesome cover.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=467413596697538

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Open Mic Night at the GPC

Open Mic Night at the GPC | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Department of Youth Services is having an Open Mic Night at the George Price Centre tomorrow night to celebrate National Youth Week.  They'll have cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.  It goes from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, and entry is free.

 

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Dania Singing Redemption Song

Dania Arana singing Redemption Song at one of the Soul Project's Open Mic Nights is today's musical interlude.  Cayo's cultural hub will having another Open Mic Night tonight.  Happy September Friday!

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Valerie Joyce Penner Exhibit

Valerie Joyce Penner Exhibit | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Valerie Joyce Penner will be having an exhibit tomorrow night at the Soul Project.  It starts at 6:00pm.  Tonight the Soul Project is having their Open Mic night.

 

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

July Open Mic Nights at Soul Project

July Open Mic Nights at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project has been rocking with their Open Mic nights this Summer.  There's been some great live music and poetry slams there.  Gerardo, Levi, Haley, Quick, Mike, Walter, and many more show up regularly to jam out.  This month, guitarist and song writer Keren Bein played there twice.

 

In related news, Emmanuel Mangar will be playing at Mr. Greedy's tonight for their Live Music Fridays. 

 

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar/

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Emmanuel Mangar at Greedy's Tonight

Emmanuel Mangar will be jamming tonight at Mr. Greedy's for their Live Music Friday.  Here's a video of him doing a slow funk jam in B minor.  Enjoy.

 

In related news, the Soul Project is having their Open Mic night tonight.  The perfect night is parking at the Soul Project, drinking some wine, hearing some music, heading to Mr. Greedy's, drinking some micheladas, listening to Emmanuel jam, and then doing it all again.  

 

Pictures from last week:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151661180486162.1073741881.265387546161

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151663279651162.1073741882.265387546161

 

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Briheda Haylock Solo Art Exhibit

Briheda Haylock Solo Art Exhibit | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project will be having Briheda Haylock's art exhibit tomorrow, May 4th, at 6:00pm. 

 

They'll be having an open mic night tonight.

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Open Mic Night at the Soul Project

Open Mic Night at the Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project is having another Open Mic night tonight.  If you play, bring your instrument, and hit the stage.  Open Mic nights at the Soul Project are always a great time. 

 

In a related note, In Bloom will be playing tonight at Lucky 5.  The World Culture Band and Barefoot Skinny will also be playing there.

 

Tomorrow night, the Soul Project will screen Beasts of the Southern Wild.

 

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Open Mic Night at The Bluffs

Open Mic Night at The Bluffs | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Bent Pin Press is having an Open Mic Night at The Bluffs on Saturday, June 19th.  The fun starts at 6pm.  They'll be premiering the short film Infinite.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8vVlDF0XS/

 

"We’d love for you to join us for an evening of poetry, prose, and cocktails at The Bluff this June 19th. All proceeds benefit our efforts of publishing our first edition."

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Belize Film School Students Open Mic

Belize Film School Students Open Mic | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it


Video of the day.  The Belize Film School students spent a lot of time at the Soul Project while they were in Cayo, and many of them took advantage of Open Mic Night.  The Soul Project, which is famous for its Open Mic nights, is open on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight. 


"2014 Belize film school, students jamming on the soul project stage, after screening Creative Kaos.  lots of talent, fun night."

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Moombah Tong at Soul Project

Moombah Tong at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project will be the EDM capital tomorrow night when DJ Check My Move mixes some Mombah Tong and some house together. 

 

In related news, the Soul Project is doing their Open Mic night tonight.  It's always a great time at the Soul Project, Cayo's Cultural Hub.

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Ridley Bent at Soul Project

Ridley Bent at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Ridley Bent, Canadian country singer and songwriter, will be performing at the Soul Project tonight.  That's some Open Mic Night!

 

The Soul Project has quite a few videos from their Open Mic Nights posted online.  Here's one from Keren Bein, who played there a few times over the Summer.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=461399847298913

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Talla Walla Vibrations at Soul Project

Talla Walla Vibrations at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Musical interlude of the day.  Emmeth Young and the Talla Walla Vibrations rocked the Soul Project for Independence Day.  Here's a short video that captures some of the amazing rythyms of the night.  Tomorrow night is Friday, which means it's their Open Mic Night, so you can catch some great, free music along with awesome tacos and drinks.

 

The Soul Project, Cayo's cultural hub, just released a handful of videos from their Open Mic Nights, and you can see them on their page.  International artists like the World Culture Band and Keren Bein have played there multiple times.  Tabby Johnson will be performing there on December 14th.  Emmeth Young will be back on December 7th.

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Independence Day Eve in Cayo

Independence Day Eve in Cayo | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Cayo will be hapening tonight.  In fact, on Burns avenue, the party has already started.  Emmanuel Mangar is playing at Mr. Greedy's, which is having happy hour all day today and tomorrow. 

 

The Soul Project is having their Open Mic night tonight, and tomorrow night will have Emmeth Young and the Talla Walla Vibrations play.

 

At the Cayo Welcome Center tonight, the Jade Band will be playing for this week's Music in the Park.  Fireworks start at midnight.  Have a safe and fun Independence Day weekend!

 

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Open Mic Night at Soul Project

Open Mic Night at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Open Mic night at the Soul Project is really becoming popular.  Last week, D Russell Photography was there to capture the scene.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.620054014681474.1073741860.577263025627240

 

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Special Open Mic at Soul Project

Special Open Mic at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project had a fantastic Friday Open Mic Night this last Friday.  The talent seen was amazing, and there was even a future contestant on Be the Next Superstar.  They had some regulars show up to play and sing, but there were many visitors that took the stage to play, sing, and read poetry too. Truly an amazing night at the Soul Project.

 

In related news, Dania Arana, who lives in Cayo, will be performing on Be the Next Superstar this Tuesday.  If she sings like she did at the Soul Project, she'll be winning.  Great voice, Dania!

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Calypso Rose at Soul Project

Calypso Rose at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Calypso Rose stopped by the Soul Project to play a few songs.  It's a short, fun video.

 

In related news, it's Open Mic night at the Soul Project.

 

"Calypso Rose chilling and preforming at Belize Soul Project, in San Ignacio, classic moment with this beautiful legendary humble artist."

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Stonetree Rehearsal at Soul Project

Stonetree Rehearsal at Soul Project | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Stonetree Records, based in Benque, had a rehearsal and photoshoot at the Soul Project.  Lots of talent there between the musicians and the photographers.  Looks like they had a great time.

 

http://www.stonetreerecords.com

 

"lotta Belizean and international artist at the soul project"


In related news, they had another great open mic night last Friday.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151663279651162.1073741882.265387546161

No comment yet.
Scoop.it!

Soul Project Live Collage

Soul Project Live Collage | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Soul Project, probably the best hang out in Cayo, if not Belize, has a video collage of many of the artists that have played there.  Whether it be an open mic night, or a scheduled event, you'll hear great music, and have a fun time.

 

In a related note, the Soul Project is now on Trip Advisor. 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g291971-d4090940-Reviews-Belize_Soul_Project-San_Ignacio_Cayo.html

No comment yet.