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Problem Child dominates 2025 Vincy Mas Road March with first and second-place wins

Problem Child (Shertz James) has claimed both first and second place in the 2025 Vincy Mas Road March competition, according to results released by the …
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Kes the Band makes a bold statement with new Album “Man...

Long-time soca band sensation Kes the Band released a new album called Man With No Door on Friday 29 March. The sixteen-track Long Play...

Vincymas blows its trumpet at Trinidad Carnival

As Trinidad and Tobago Carnival drew to a close, Vincymas ambassadors pitched tent at various venues to engage with revellers. The promotional programme was...

Great Expectations for the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots

In August 2024, St. Kitts will welcome the vibe and excitement of the annual Caribbean Premier League T20 (CPLT20) cricket tournament from 23 to...

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launch Schedule – April 2024

With just five months to go to Notting Hill Carnival, 2024, the launches are coming thick and fast, and March has been a busy...

Preston Carnival toasts its 50th birthday with a Golden Gin

When the West Indian community in Preston decided to hold an event to remind them of carnivals back home in the Caribbean, they surely...

Jadel says, Don’t Be Mistaken with second album

Trinidadian songstress Jadel is taking her listeners on an auditory journey with her new album, Don't Be Mistaken. The album, a testament to the growth...
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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival will be back in style this May

The 37th edition of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival will take place thisfrom 25 to 27 May 2024. The festival's organisers, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival...

BVI to host debut Virgin Islands Music Festival 2024

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission is spearheading the debut of the Virgin Islands Music Festival, which is a brand new...

Landmark Exhibition celebrates the African Caribbean Community in St. Albans

An exhibition celebrating the achievements of the African Caribbean community in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, will be held at the St. Albans Museum until 30...

Dalgety Herbal Teas brews Up UK National TV Advert

Dalgety Herbal Teas, founded by Guyanese entrepreneur Mark Dalgety, is one of five Black-owned businesses that has benefited from free TV advertising as part...

Aché Abrahams is Miss World Caribbean 2024

23-year-old Aché Abrahams, representing Trinidad and Tobago, emerged as the Miss World Caribbean title winner at the 71st Miss World pageant held in India. Abrahams...

Kizomba and Bachata Dance Festival and Workshop to be held in...

The 3-day festival, dubbed Kizomba Bachata Affair, will be held in Saint Lucia from Friday 3 to Monday 6 May at the Bay Gardens...

Hackney Carnival will return in September after five-year hiatus

We have not experienced the joy of an in-person Hackney Carnival for five years and are glad to welcome it back. After a long...

Shift in Carnival Culture evident at Army Fete 2024

For many people, Army Fete signals the peak of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season. While the event boasted a lineup of stellar performers, including...

Get ready for the 2024 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival

The media launch of the 2024 edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival was held on Wednesday 17 January.The two-week extravaganza, which...
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Anguilla profits big from AI Boom

The small self-governing British territory of Anguilla is reaping significant benefits after an increase in demand for .ai domains. The Caribbean island has owned...

Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim

The 23rd edition of the Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim is scheduled for Saturday, 6 April; participants must register by Friday, 5...

Big Life provides Big Laughs

If I had to select a theatre production that perfectly epitomises the Soca News mantra of Spreading Our Culture Around, then The Big Life...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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...
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