News

Terri Lyons launches Fete-ish

Trinidadian artist Terri Lyons is also an artist in areas other than soca, and her newest venture is exploring her passion for fashion. Lyons...

Radeya Osman - Sun 22 Oct 2023

News Travel

Live Like a Lucian

Live Like a Lucian, offered by Bay Gardens Resorts, is a specially curated authentic Saint Lucian experience. The package enables you to explore selected...

Radeya Osman - Sun 22 Oct 2023

News

Focus on youth for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024

Saint Lucia Carnival 2024 was officially launched on 28 September. The media event was hosted jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries,...

Radeya Osman - Wed 18 Oct 2023

News

Black Unity Bike Ride is London’s Carnival on Bikes

Cyclists from across London and beyond came together on Saturday 5 August for the fourth instalment of the Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR). This...

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 16 Oct 2023

News

The Great British Bake Off 2024: Applications open

The Great British Bake Off is looking for the next batch of home bakers, for series 15. It could be you in the famous...

Soca News Staff - Mon 16 Oct 2023

Books Culture News

Review: Party Lines. Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain

A book about the rave and clubbing scene might seem an odd choice for a review in Soca News, but Ed Gillett’s masterful analysis...

Stephen Spark - Mon 16 Oct 2023

News

Inaugural Grenadian Prime Minister’s London Gala

Grenada Prime Minister, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, will be the chief guest at Grenada’s inaugural Prime Minister’s Gala, to be held on Saturday 4...

Sat 14 Oct 2023

Film & Television News

UK audiences have a chance to see Saint Lucian movie...

British audiences will have a chance to see the award-winning Saint Lucian film Shantaye’s World, which will be shown at four London cinemas this...

Fri 13 Oct 2023

News Travel

As the weather gets chillier, escape to sunny Anguilla!

October’s rapidly darkening days and plunging temperatures make this the time of year when Londoners begin to dream of being somewhere else. But where to...

Fri 13 Oct 2023

News

Royalty at the Tabernacle – roll out the red carpet for...

Charles was only a prince when he visited The Tabernacle last year, but on Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October the Tab...

Stephen Spark - Thu 12 Oct 2023

News

Patrice Roberts on Amazon Music Canada playlists

Patrice Roberts has been featured on two playlists - REDiscover and Soca Lyfe - which have been specially curated on Amazon Music Canada. REDiscover...

Radeya Osman - Wed 11 Oct 2023

Food & Drink News

Roti Joupa opens in Stratford

Following their celebrated ten-year (2012 to 2022) presence in South West London, opposite Clapham North Underground Station, Roti Joupa has now re-emerged and opened...

Dunstan Creavalle - Wed 11 Oct 2023

News

Trinidadian artist Phia collaborates with soca artist Orlando Octave

Up-and-coming Trinidadian artist Phia has released a new single, My Side, in collaboration with prolific and seasoned soca artist Orlando Octave. The dancehall and...

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Books News

Nailah Blackman to debut her first children’s book

Nailah Blackman, soca songstress and granddaughter of the late Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman), venerated soca music pioneer, has diversified into children’s books. Set...

Radeya Osman - Wed 11 Oct 2023

News

Alison Hinds to receive honorary UWI degree

Alison Hinds, soca artist, actor-activist and Barbadian cultural ambassador, is set to be amongst 14 distinguished individuals to be recognised with honorary degrees by...

Radeya Osman - Wed 11 Oct 2023

News

Siparia Deltones new album release featuring the late Hugh Masekela

Trinidadian steel band Siparia Deltones Orchestra recently released their new album, which was made in collaboration with the late South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela....

Tue 10 Oct 2023

News

Shopping in Saint Lucia made simpler

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has unveiled a directory of local island shops and retailers dealing in a wide range of products. The move will...

Tue 10 Oct 2023

News

Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch finalists 2023

Ten young talents have been selected to move to compete in the final round of the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch competition. On Friday 13 October,...

Radeya Osman - Tue 10 Oct 2023

Food & Drink News

Your Cocktail creativity could win you a trip to Guadeloupe

Rhum Damoiseau and Skylark Spirits are challenging the best bartenders in the UK to create an original serve using any of the Arrangé flavours,...

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 09 Oct 2023

News

Caesar’s Army 2024: Call of Duty

Caesar’s Army have officially revealed their event and festival calendar for the first half of 2024, themed, ‘Call of Duty: Global Tour MMXXIV’. The...

Radeya Osman - Fri 06 Oct 2023

News

The Commonwealth Fair makes a return for 2023

The highly anticipated Commonwealth Fair, making its comeback after a three-year hiatus, promises a day of cultural celebration and community engagement. The event, organised...

Radeya Osman - Fri 06 Oct 2023

News

Top 5 Music Festivals in the USA, that are worth the...

The United States boasts a vibrant music festival scene, with a plethora of events that cater to diverse musical tastes and attract thousands of...

ggoodis - Thu 05 Oct 2023

News

Nadia Batson is the Market

Trinibagonian soca artist Nadia Batson has dropped her newest single, Market. Market is a lively and energetic soca track celebrating Caribbean culture and her Trinidadian...

Radeya Osman - Thu 05 Oct 2023

News

RumFest returns for Two days of Rum

RumFest is making a triumphant return to London this October. Celebrating its 17th year, the premium rum festival, hosted by Global Rum Ambassador Ian...

Radeya Osman - Tue 03 Oct 2023

News Review

Review: ACASA UK Groovy Soca Monarch Final, Fri 18 Aug 2023

The Groovy Soca Final followed the Junior Soca Monarch contest. There was no band, just a PA by DJ Hyper Spice and, thanks to...

Stephen Spark - Wed 27 Sep 2023

News Soca People

Martin Jay celebrates thirty-three years of broadcasting soca music

Martin Jay started the Caribbean Affair as a fresh-faced 19-year-old teenager on Choice FM in September 1990 and his show helped to change the...

Dunstan Creavalle - Tue 26 Sep 2023

News Review

Review: UK Junior Calypso Monarch Final, Fri 18 Aug 2023

It has been a very long time since London hosted a Junior Calypso Monarch contest, so it was with real pleasure and anticipation that...

Stephen Spark - Tue 26 Sep 2023

News Review

Review: Etienne Charles and Creole Soul, Wed 16 August 2023

This was a bit of a wild card and I suspect that your reviewer wasn’t the only one in the audience who wasn’t sure...

Stephen Spark - Tue 26 Sep 2023

Art Culture News

Only Human – a photographic exploration of community

Aneesa Dawoojee’s black-and-white portraits of martial arts fighters in south London made a big impression on photo professionals and the public alike last year....

Stephen Spark - Thu 21 Sep 2023

News

Closing credits and a retrospective for film-maker Horace Ové

Trinidad-born film-maker, photographer, writer and artist Horace Ové passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday 16 September. Sir Horace Shango Ové CBE was...

Stephen Spark - Mon 18 Sep 2023

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Barking & Dagenham Carnival celebrates 10th Anniversary with Culture, Colour and Community

Terri Lyons launches Fete-ish

Live Like a Lucian

Focus on youth for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024

Black Unity Bike Ride is London’s Carnival on Bikes

The Great British Bake Off 2024: Applications open

Review: Party Lines. Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain

Inaugural Grenadian Prime Minister’s London Gala

UK audiences have a chance to see Saint Lucian movie...

As the weather gets chillier, escape to sunny Anguilla!

Royalty at the Tabernacle – roll out the red carpet for...

Patrice Roberts on Amazon Music Canada playlists

Roti Joupa opens in Stratford

Trinidadian artist Phia collaborates with soca artist Orlando Octave

Nailah Blackman to debut her first children’s book

Alison Hinds to receive honorary UWI degree

Siparia Deltones new album release featuring the late Hugh Masekela

Shopping in Saint Lucia made simpler

Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch finalists 2023

Your Cocktail creativity could win you a trip to Guadeloupe

Caesar’s Army 2024: Call of Duty

The Commonwealth Fair makes a return for 2023

Top 5 Music Festivals in the USA, that are worth the...

Nadia Batson is the Market

RumFest returns for Two days of Rum

Review: ACASA UK Groovy Soca Monarch Final, Fri 18 Aug 2023

Martin Jay celebrates thirty-three years of broadcasting soca music

Review: UK Junior Calypso Monarch Final, Fri 18 Aug 2023

Review: Etienne Charles and Creole Soul, Wed 16 August 2023

Only Human – a photographic exploration of community

Closing credits and a retrospective for film-maker Horace Ové

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