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David Rudder’s Contemporary Griot exhibition

The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum, working with the University of Trinidad and Tobago, launched the David Rudder: A Contemporary Griot exhibition on Wednesday 21 January. The...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 18 Feb 2026

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 16

We’re pleased to share the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox this week. If you’re getting ready for Carnival...

Soca News Staff - Tue 17 Feb 2026

News Results

Terri Lyons takes the National Calypso Monarch with Blessings

Terri Lyons, dazzling in white, emerged victorious at the finals of the National Calypso Monarch competition, winning against twelve talented contestants! Her captivating rendition...

Soca News Staff - Tue 17 Feb 2026

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 15

We’re excited to share the newest soca, calypso, zouk, and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox this week. If you’re gearing up for Carnival...

Soca News Staff - Tue 10 Feb 2026

News Results

TUCO Junior Fiesta semi-finals result

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) has released the list of finalists for the First Citizens and Smalta National Junior Calypso Monarch 2026. The announcement followed the semi-final round held on Saturday...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 05 Feb 2026

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 14

this week we bring you the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox. If you’re looking for new music for...

Soca News Staff - Tue 03 Feb 2026

News

Trinidad Carnival Fete List 2026

Get ready for the greatest show on Earth! Trinidad Carnival 2026 is fast approaching, and the island is already heating up with an exciting...

Joseph Charles - Sun 01 Feb 2026

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Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival announces its 2026 Artists Roster

Did you know Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman? The Eastern Caribbean island is known for outdoor...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 30 Jan 2026

News Results

Thirty Four head to the Chutney Soca Monarch semi-final 2026

The Chutney Soca Monarch semi-final will take place on Friday 30 January at the Flava Food Village, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain. This round will determine which artists advance to...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 28 Jan 2026

Feature News

Mas Domnik, The Real Mas

Mas Domnik, Dominica's Carnival, is called The Real Mas because it preserves old customs. It began when enslaved people celebrated their freedom with costumes,...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 28 Jan 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 15

Our weekly roundup spotlighting the latest soca and bouyon music releases sent directly to our inbox. With Trinidad Carnival, Dominica Carnival, and Carriacou & Petite...

Soca News Staff - Tue 27 Jan 2026

News

Uber Taxi services is now open in Saint Lucia

Finally, Uber Taxi is now available in Saint Lucia and ready to take you wherever you need to go. Users only need to download...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 26 Jan 2026

News

Reggae Land 2026, seven stages across one August weekend

Reggae Land 2026 takes place on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August 2026 at Milton Keynes National Bowl, with more than 120 artists performing across...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 26 Jan 2026

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Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim turns 25 Years

The Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 28 March 2026. The annual event covers a 2.5-mile (4.1...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 24 Jan 2026

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Saint Lucia Nobel Laureate Festival

UK based Saint Lucian authors have been invited to take part in a Literary Showcase hosted by the Saint Lucia High Commission in the...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 24 Jan 2026

Drink Food Food & Drink News

Flava Village: A Cultural Marketplace and Unique Trinbagonian Experience

The National Carnival Commission (NCC), on Thursday 8 January, launched Flava Village, a new Carnival initiative aimed at creating real economic opportunities for small businesses...

Mizpah Wedaga - Sat 24 Jan 2026

News Soca People

Shelly Alfred – The Journey Behind the Music

An honest conversation on growth, purpose, and building a life in musicShelly Alfred has been on stage for most of his life. From competing...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 23 Jan 2026

News Results

Celebrating Dominican Talent at the 2025 Dominica Music Awards

On Saturday 3 January, the Dominica Music Awards 2025 took place at the InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in Portsmouth, Dominica. The Creole Heartbeat...

Mizpah Wedaga - Fri 23 Jan 2026

News

Government grants TT$50,000 in assistance to Calypsonian Baron

On January 18 2026, Minister of Culture and Community Development Michelle Benjamin announced added support for senior cultural figures during a media briefing in Port...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 21 Jan 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 13

We’re turning up the heat with the latest soca tracks straight from our inbox. From Trinidad Carnival to the lively rhythms driving Dominica's Carnival...

Soca News Staff - Tue 20 Jan 2026

News Results

St. Francois Valley Stars Steel Orchestra wins T&T National Junior Panorama under 20

The Trinidad and Tobago National Junior Panorama 2026 for the 19 and Under category took place on Sunday 18 January 2026, at the Queen’s...

Soca News Staff - Mon 19 Jan 2026

News

Patrice Roberts’ “Always Us” free concert happening soon

Patrice Roberts has cancelled her annual ticketed I Am Woman concert and will replace it with a free show for fans. The soca singer shared...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 19 Jan 2026

News Travel

Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts opens first Luxury Beach Front Villas

Bay Gardens Resorts, one of Saint Lucia's beloved holiday Resorts, is expanding in its 30th year to include the Sapphire Sands Villas. The five...

Eileen Gbagbo - Sun 18 Jan 2026

News Soca People

Tizzy makes her return with new songs ahead of Trinidad Carnival...

Tizzy (Tanzania Sebastian) is a soca artist from Antigua and Barbuda. She has been in the music industry for several years and became well-known for her hit song...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 17 Jan 2026

News

Yung Bredda has been nominated for a MOBO Award

Yung Bredda (Akhenaton Lewis) has been nominated for a MOBO Award in the Best Caribbean Music Act category. The Trinidadian King of Steam had...

Joseph Charles - Fri 16 Jan 2026

News

New Beacon Books to celebrate 60 years in 2026

New Beacon Books will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking its launch in London in 1966. As Britain's first Black publishing house and...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 15 Jan 2026

News

Machel montano to defend Chutney Soca Monarch title

Machel Montano will be defending his Chutney Soca Monarch title in 2026 under the theme "Our People. Our Culture. Our Music." Southex announced the event and confirmed Sangeet 106.1FM as...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 14 Jan 2026

News

NHC Mas Bands reveal their Themes for 2026

How can you tell that the Notting Hill carnival season is approaching? It's not through official announcements; authorities typically remain silent until at least two months before the event. Instead, it's the...

Soca News Staff - Wed 14 Jan 2026

News Review

Mical Teja delivers a Mas Experience

On Sunday, 11th January 2026, at The Queen's Hall Car Park in Port of Spain, Mical Teja delivered MAS – THE EXPERIENCE 2026. A...

Martin Jay - Wed 14 Jan 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 12

We’re turning up the heat with the latest soca and chutney releases straight from our inbox. From Trinidad Carnival to the infectious rhythms energising...

Soca News Staff - Tue 13 Jan 2026

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Tizzy makes her return with new songs ahead of Trinidad Carnival 2026

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Mas Domnik, The Real Mas

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Uber Taxi services is now open in Saint Lucia

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Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim turns 25 Years

Saint Lucia Nobel Laureate Festival

Flava Village: A Cultural Marketplace and Unique Trinbagonian Experience

Shelly Alfred – The Journey Behind the Music

Celebrating Dominican Talent at the 2025 Dominica Music Awards

Government grants TT$50,000 in assistance to Calypsonian Baron

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Tizzy makes her return with new songs ahead of Trinidad Carnival...

Yung Bredda has been nominated for a MOBO Award

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