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Kes The Band to perform at Central Park’s SummerStage this June

Kes The Band has a date with fans on June 8 at Central Park, New York, at one of the city’s most beloved outdoor...

Wed 28 Feb 2024

Brenda Emmanus – Black British Theatre Awards Patron

Soca News attended the Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) on Sunday 29 October 2023, at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre on the Southbank. Established...

Dunstan Creavalle - Tue 27 Feb 2024

News Travel

St. Kitts offers a deep dive into rum

There are many ways to enjoy rum. St. Kitts offers the connoisseur a “deep dive” into an “immersive experience” that promises to go that...

Stephen Spark - Sat 17 Feb 2024

Carnival News

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launch Schedule – March 2024

As we begin to turn our attention to Notting Hill Carnival, a mere seven months away. Here is the list of band launches for...

Joseph Charles - Fri 16 Feb 2024

News

Mical’s DNA is the 2024 Trinidad Road March

Mical Teja's DNA is the Trinidad & Tobago National Road March for 2024. The track, released in October 2023, has been a firm favourite...

Joseph Charles - Wed 14 Feb 2024

News

Dice is the Dominica Calypso Monarch for the tenth time

The Dominica Calypso Monarch Competition, organised by the Dominica Calypso Association, was held on Saturday 10 February, at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium Forecourt...

Soca News Staff - Wed 14 Feb 2024

News

Machel Montano is crowned National Calypso Monarch

He already has several road march and international soca monarch titles under his belt. Now, Machel Montano can add Calypso Monarch to that list. Competing...

Joseph Charles - Wed 14 Feb 2024

News

Nailah Blackman announces move to Republic Records

Trinidadian soca princess Nailah Blackman has inked a record deal with Big Money Records and Republic Records, a move that will advance her music...

Radeya Osman - Tue 06 Feb 2024

News

Chutney Soca Monarch Finals 2024

As part of the celebrations for this year's instalment of Trinidad Carnival, another staple in the carnival calendar is the Chutney Soca Monarch (CSM);...

Soca News Staff - Tue 06 Feb 2024

News

Storm ACASA ruffles London Calypso Tent

The board of the UK’s Association of Calypsonians and Soca Artistes (ACASA) has resigned en masse in response to what its press statement called...

Stephen Spark - Mon 05 Feb 2024

News

Mical Teja has Young King in his DNA

Mical ‘Teja’ Williams is the 2024 Young King; he was crowned at the 'Young Kings Competition 24 final on Tuesday 30 January, held at...

Soca News Staff - Thu 01 Feb 2024

News

Duvone Stewart: The Man Behind the Music

The documentary Duvone Stewart: The Man Behind the Music premiered on 7 December 2023 at Shaw Park Cultural Complex in Tobago. The film is...

Thu 01 Feb 2024

News

First wave of activities announced for Nevis Culturama Festival

The Culturama Committee held a press conference on 25 January at Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park to release the calendar of activities for the 50th...

Tue 30 Jan 2024

News

Claudia Leitte releases Liquitiqui Remix with Kes and JPerry

Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, who has over 25.4 million followers on Instagram, embraced the summer vibes with a collaboration featuring Kes and J Perry...

Radeya Osman - Mon 29 Jan 2024

News Soca People

Soca People: Spotlight on Mela Caribe

Shereese Edmund, popularly known as Mela Caribe, is a Trinidadian-born singer and songwriter best known for her 2023 song Dream. She is a versatile...

Mon 29 Jan 2024

News

Machel Montano is taking the Soul of Calypso to Skinner Park

Trinidadian soca artist Machel Montano has made it through to the semi-final round of the Trinidad & Tobago Calypso Monarch competition and will compete...

Soca News Staff - Mon 29 Jan 2024

News

‘Now I write a hit calypso’ – Machel returns to soca’s...

The King of Soca has amazed his fans by turning to… calypso. Machel Montano’s latest release, Soul of Calypso, takes its title from the origins...

Stephen Spark - Sun 28 Jan 2024

News

Notting Hill Carnival cracks down on rule-breaking mas bands

Four mas bands have been told they will not be allowed to take part in Notting Hill Carnival this year. Eight other bands have...

Stephen Spark - Sat 27 Jan 2024

News Soca People

Nailah Blackman is living her Best Life

This Trinidadian soca songstress is known for her high-pitched vocals and vibrant, upbeat lyrics that celebrate Trinidadian culture, life, and individuality. Nailah Blackman comes...

Radeya Osman - Thu 25 Jan 2024

News

Elimu takes a break from Notting Hill Carnival

Elimu Mas Band has been upholding ‘traditional carnival values’ in Notting Hill Carnival for many years, and its impressive costumes have provided welcome relief...

Stephen Spark - Thu 25 Jan 2024

News

Grenadians celebrate 50th anniversary of independence

Grenada marks half a century of independence on Wednesday 7 February. Activities for this momentous anniversary, celebrating the country’s culture, history and people, actually...

Thu 25 Jan 2024

News

Spotlight on Reggae and Afropop sensation Keshia “Kaiya” Thomas

Keshia Thomas, popularly known by her stage name Kaiya, is a fast-rising reggae and Afropop artist currently based in Bridgetown, Barbados. The young and...

Tue 23 Jan 2024

News

3canal bows out of J’Ouvert with one last blast of powder

It’s been 30 years but 2024 is the right time to bring down the curtain on rapso collective 3canal’s celebrated J'Ouvert band. It’s an announcement...

Stephen Spark - Tue 23 Jan 2024

News

Ali-Mai Joseph ends 2023 in spectacular style

Ali-Mai Joseph’s 2023 couldn’t have ended any better, as her photo with the strapline "From Castries to Southwark" featured on London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus...

Dunstan Creavalle - Fri 12 Jan 2024

News Soca People

Spotlight on Mista David

Dave M. David, popularly known by his stage name Mista David, has released a new track called Make We Name. The song follows a...

Joseph Charles - Wed 10 Jan 2024

News

Trinidadian artist, Shottalinkz, gives career advice to up and coming musicians

Trinidadian singer and steelpan player Kwesi Paul, popularly known as Shottalinkz, recently shared important advice for aspiring artists. He urges up-and-coming musicians to take...

Fri 05 Jan 2024

News

Shemmy J and International Stephen say Problems In D Bay

Shemmy J has collaborated with International Stephen on his newest single, Problems In D Bay. The song, according to Shemmy, is not to disregard the...

Radeya Osman - Mon 01 Jan 2024

News

Terri Lyons retains Queen of Queens Title

Trinidadian soca artist Terri Lyons will reign for another year as Queen of Queens after successfully defending her crown at Montserrat's Regional Female Calypso...

Soca News Staff - Sun 31 Dec 2023

News

Florence El Luche, Star of Love and Hip Hop Miami, releases...

Florence El Luche teamed up recently with pop artist Charlin Barto to create their new single, 4AM. The song was released on streaming platforms...

Fri 29 Dec 2023

News

Registration opened for the 2024 edition of the Mashramani Song Competition

Registration for the 2024 edition of the Mashramani Song Competition is already underway, and the Guyanese Department of Public Information is encouraging participants to...

Fri 29 Dec 2023

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East Midlands Carnival Diary

Kes The Band to perform at Central Park’s SummerStage this June

Brenda Emmanus – Black British Theatre Awards Patron

St. Kitts offers a deep dive into rum

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launch Schedule – March 2024

Mical’s DNA is the 2024 Trinidad Road March

Dice is the Dominica Calypso Monarch for the tenth time

Machel Montano is crowned National Calypso Monarch

Nailah Blackman announces move to Republic Records

Chutney Soca Monarch Finals 2024

Storm ACASA ruffles London Calypso Tent

Mical Teja has Young King in his DNA

Duvone Stewart: The Man Behind the Music

First wave of activities announced for Nevis Culturama Festival

Claudia Leitte releases Liquitiqui Remix with Kes and JPerry

Soca People: Spotlight on Mela Caribe

Machel Montano is taking the Soul of Calypso to Skinner Park

‘Now I write a hit calypso’ – Machel returns to soca’s...

Notting Hill Carnival cracks down on rule-breaking mas bands

Nailah Blackman is living her Best Life

Elimu takes a break from Notting Hill Carnival

Grenadians celebrate 50th anniversary of independence

Spotlight on Reggae and Afropop sensation Keshia “Kaiya” Thomas

3canal bows out of J’Ouvert with one last blast of powder

Ali-Mai Joseph ends 2023 in spectacular style

Spotlight on Mista David

Trinidadian artist, Shottalinkz, gives career advice to up and coming musicians

Shemmy J and International Stephen say Problems In D Bay

Terri Lyons retains Queen of Queens Title

Florence El Luche, Star of Love and Hip Hop Miami, releases...

Registration opened for the 2024 edition of the Mashramani Song Competition

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