Tallawah Cultural Productions brings the stories, sounds, and traditions of the Caribbean to life, through dynamic performances, workshops, and events that celebrate our heritage.
At Tallawah Cultural Productions we are dedicated to preserving and celebrating Caribbean culture, while connecting communities across generations and geographies.
Through dance, theater, music, and visual arts, we produce and present work that reflects the richness and diversity of Caribbean traditions.
We educate, entertain, and inspire.
We honor and sustain Caribbean traditions, stories, and artistic practices by keeping them visible, relevant, and evolving.
We uphold high standards in every production, prioritizing both technical quality and cultural authenticity.
We create spaces where culture is shared, experienced, and strengthened through collective participation.
We design engaging experiences that deepen understanding of Caribbean history, music, and performance.
Tallawah Cultural Productions was founded by Colin B. Smith, a Jamaican-born cultural ambassador, visual artist, and musician, who together with theater artist and educator Micheal Forrest and producer, author, and journalist Curtis Myrie, they bring decades of experience in performance, production, and cultural storytelling.
Tallawah Cultural Productions Executive Director Colin Smith is a 2022 recipient of the Jamaican Government’s Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service (BHM) for his outstanding contribution to preserving Jamaica’s traditional folk culture and indigenous music.