Introduction to Home Drums Podcast

A video frame from Home Drums on Youtube.

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has launched a new podcast called We Gatherin’ 2025: Home Drums. This podcast shares the stories of Barbadians living abroad as they reconnect with their roots.

The Home Drums podcast talks about identity, culture, and the strong bond that Bajans everywhere still feel with their homeland.

Each episode features interviews with people like artists, athletes, business owners, and community leaders. These are Bajans who either moved away or were born overseas but still feel close to Barbados.

First Episode

The first episode is called From Brooklyn to Bridgetown: Marcus Callender’s Bajan Roots. It tells the story of actor Marcus Callender, who was born in Brooklyn but has Barbadian heritage.

Barbadian host Chrissy D talks with him as he shares his personal thoughts and experiences during his visit to the island.

Why It Matters

This podcast is part of We Gatherin’, a national program that invites Bajans home to celebrate their culture and history.

By sharing these stories, Home Drums helps keep Barbadian traditions alive and builds a stronger link between the island and its people abroad.

BTMI’s CEO, Ms. Andrea Franklin, said the podcast gives Bajans around the world a chance to hear real voices and stories that connect them to Barbados.

She hopes each episode reminds people how much the island has shaped generations of Barbadians.

Availability and Future Episodes

You can watch the podcast on the Visit Barbados YouTube channel or listen to it on Spotify. It’s also available here: https://wegatherinbim.com/home-drums-podcast/.

Further episodes will be available.

Source: Barbados GIS.

Conclusion

The Home Drums podcast is an excellent initiative by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. to reconnect Barbadians living abroad with their roots. By sharing stories of identity, culture, and the strong bond that Bajans feel with their homeland, the podcast helps keep Barbadian traditions alive and builds a stronger link between the island and its people abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the Home Drums podcast about?

A: The Home Drums podcast shares the stories of Barbadians living abroad as they reconnect with their roots, talking about identity, culture, and the strong bond that Bajans feel with their homeland.

Q: Where can I listen to or watch the Home Drums podcast?

A: You can watch the podcast on the Visit Barbados YouTube channel or listen to it on Spotify. It’s also available here: https://wegatherinbim.com/home-drums-podcast/.

Q: What is We Gatherin’?

A: We Gatherin’ is a national program that invites Bajans home to celebrate their culture and history.