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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Food & Drink News

Another Hard-hitting year for Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream

2023 has been another watershed year for Lars Söderström, creator of Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream. His company has been on a steady rise...

Thu 28 Dec 2023

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Carib Senior Calypso Monarch 2023 Finals

Following the Carib Senior Calypso Monarch Competition held on Thursday 14 December at No Rush Bar, Basseterre, 7 of the 16 Calypsonians have progressed...

Radeya Osman - Wed 27 Dec 2023

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UK government hands carnival creatives an intangible Christmas present

It’s taken 20 years, but the UK is belatedly about to join the 182 civilised nations of the world that care enough about their...

Stephen Spark - Mon 25 Dec 2023

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Terri Lyons to defend her Queen of Queens title

The 2023 edition of Montserrat’s Queen of Queens, aka Regional Female Calypso Competition, has nine ladies battling for the crown. The reigning champion artist...

Radeya Osman - Fri 22 Dec 2023

News Results

Ras Kelly is the new Power Soca Monarch of St. Kitts...

The SKELEC Power Soca Monarch competition finals were held last night at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St.Kitts. Twelve contestants were competing for...

Soca News Staff - Fri 22 Dec 2023

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Uptown Cuisine to spread Christmas cheer

Christmas is the gift that keeps giving, and UpTown Cuisine is back again this year with a double dose of cheer. The restaurant will...

Radeya Osman - Thu 21 Dec 2023

News Results

Keithroy Morson to defend Calypso Monarch title

On Sunday, 17 December, 16 calypsonians competed against each other in Carnival City to proceed to the next level of the 2023 Montserrat Carnival...

Radeya Osman - Thu 21 Dec 2023

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Cummin Up to give away free meals this Christmas

If there's one thing Christmas resonates with, it is the spirit of giving and spreading love not only to our family and loved ones...

Radeya Osman - Wed 20 Dec 2023

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New organiser promises rebirth of Carnival in Bermuda

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

Another Hard-hitting year for Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream

Carib Senior Calypso Monarch 2023 Finals

UK government hands carnival creatives an intangible Christmas present

Terri Lyons to defend her Queen of Queens title

Ras Kelly is the new Power Soca Monarch of St. Kitts...

Uptown Cuisine to spread Christmas cheer

Keithroy Morson to defend Calypso Monarch title

Cummin Up to give away free meals this Christmas

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