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# For Safiya, Boston Music Award nomination is a win for Caribbean music

The Boston-based musician discusses the unique pressures on the Caribbean music scene and why she’s hopeful anyway.

Section: [Culture & Events](/boston/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WBUR](https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/11/05/safiya-boston-music-award-nomination-caribbean-music-newsletter), 2026-11-05 09:27 EST: For Safiya, Boston Music Award nomination is a win for Caribbean music

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