"Dead Wid Laugh:” A Caribbean Music and Comedy Spectacular

An afternoon of Caribbean music and comedy. Vocalists Brandon Bain and Pauline Jean perform calypso and island classics. Culture Connection presents an afternoon of Caribbean music and comedy. Vocalists Brandon Bain and Pauline Jean perform calypso and island classics from Trinidad, Jamaica, Haiti, and across the Caribbean. Comedians Tim Barnes, Norlex Belma, Don P. Hooper, and Rose Severino keep the laughs coming, with Tim Barnes and Don P. Hooper serving as co-hosts. This family-friendly performance celebrates the music, humor, stories, and culture of the Caribbean. Brandon Bain is an Emmy-nominated vocalist, artistic director, and filmmaker known for combining smooth vocals with storytelling and humor. Pauline Jean is an acclaimed Haitian American jazz vocalist, composer, and cultural ambassador whose rich contralto voice blends Afro-Haitian rhythms, Creole traditions, and jazz. Tim Barnes is a comedian, television writer, and podcast producer whose credits include The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, All That, Warped!, and Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Norlex Belma is a stand-up comedian and producer known for his relaxed delivery and sharp wit. Don P. Hooper is a writer, filmmaker, poet, and voice actor whose work celebrates Black and Caribbean culture, family, and community. Rose Severino (Black Rose) is a comedian, actress, writer, and executive producer whose work draws inspiration from her experiences as an Afro-Latina raised in Harlem and the Bronx.