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About us

CultureMix Arts and Music is based in Berkshire, the Thames Valley heart of the South East. The company was founded in 1987 by artistic director Mary Genis to promote creativity and encourage participation in music and arts.

CultureMix Arts has its roots in the African Caribbean culture, from the steel pan music and carnival masquerade of Trinidad and Tobago, dance from Cuba and Brazil and Jamaican reggae music.

As a not for profit organisation our focus is on the professional development of young people seeking a career in the creative industries. Our internship and work experience programme offers training in business, finance, teaching and event management. All profits are reinvested into training and education to improve employment opportunities for young people in the future.

We warmly welcome you to our web site. Please visit us regularly as we will be frequently adding new information to provide the ultimate experience in Caribbean carnival, arts, music and dance.

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The Company - About CultureMix

CultureMix started as a theatre costume, carnival and fashion design company later adding tour management, magazine publishing and creative workshops to the portfolio. The company has now grown into one of the UK leaders in carnival music and arts. More...

Pan painting of RASPO by Anisha Thomas

The Orchestra - RASPO

Find out how RASPO started on its journey as a local community project to become a highly respected well established steel orchestra. More...

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The Agency - Artist Directory

Browse our directory for a selection of regularly updated artists and musicians including pan soloists, djs, dancers, bands and much more... More...

Mary Genis and Michelle Genis

The Team - Who's Who

CultureMix is run by professional team of creative individuals who bring a unique dynamic perspective to carnival arts and music development in the UK. More...

Central Club Reading Berkshire

The Location - PanYard Studio

The PanYard is the space where the steel band rehearse, instruments are stored and tuned, and workshops take place. Here we look at RASPO's PanYards past and present. More...

Caribbean Culture

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Trinidad - the home of the steel pan instrument and carnival.

Thank You

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CultureMix Arts and Music has received funding support from Arts Council England, Youth Music and Reading Borough Council

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