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Junior Calypso Monarch Finalists Named for Tobago Carnival 2025

After auditions on Tuesday 16 September, ten (10) young performers have been selected as finalists in the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch competition. The finals will …

Radeya OsmanSun 21 Sep 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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St. Kitts and Nevis turns 40

September 19 will bring the 40th anniversary of independence for the youngest Caribbean nation, St. Kitts and Nevis. A ceremony held in Basseterre, St....

Sun 17 Sep 2023

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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2023 review

Bank Holiday Monday 28 August saw the streets of Harehills, Roundhay and Chapeltown transformed, as they reverberated with the infectious spirit of Caribbean culture...

Radeya Osman - Sat 16 Sep 2023

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Art Culture News

Artist showcases St Lucia’s traditional mas in London

This month, Londoners have a chance to see Saint Lucian artist Alwyn St Omer’s Moon Dancer series of paintings based on traditional mas. As the...

Stephen Spark - Thu 14 Sep 2023

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Art Culture News

Chris Ofili’s Requiem remembers Grenfell fire at Tate Britain

A new work by Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili that opened on 12 September at Tate Britain recalls the Grenfell Tower fire of six...

Stephen Spark - Wed 13 Sep 2023

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Health & Fitness News

Caribbean islands take aim at global carbon polluters

Several Caribbean countries have joined with island states in the Pacific to ask for a court ruling on whether carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions absorbed...

Stephen Spark - Tue 12 Sep 2023

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OneBeat Expands Music Residency Program in 2024

Renowned international music residency and exchange program, OneBeat, is excited to announce an expansion of its offerings, inviting musicians aged 19 to 35 from...

Radeya Osman - Tue 12 Sep 2023

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Eddy Grant inducted into the Music Walk of Fame

The organisers of north London’s prestigious Music Walk of Fame have paid tribute to the success of musical icon Eddy Grant. Born Edmond Montague Grant...

Radeya Osman - Thu 07 Sep 2023

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Notting Hill residents’ meeting – noisy but no crunch for carnival

The Daily Mail billed it as a “Crunch meeting on Notting Hill Carnival’s future”. It was no such thing, of course. The meeting held...

Stephen Spark - Thu 07 Sep 2023

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Hey Choppi releases a highly-anticipated 12-track album, Saga Boy

Trinidadian musician Hey Choppi released his latest album, Saga Boy, on 28 July this year. This was a significant milestone for the up-and-coming solo...

Wed 06 Sep 2023

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Melly Rose shines in new commercial

In a dream come true, Trinidadian music artist Melly Rose has just shot her maiden TV commercial. The bold and multi-talented singer and performer...

Tue 05 Sep 2023

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Roadshow replaces carnival in Hackney

A Carnival Roadshow will take the place of Hackney Carnival this year. Rising costs have forced organisers to postpone the usual parade through the...

Radeya Osman - Mon 04 Sep 2023

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Legendary Calypso Queen Denyse Plummer dies

Groundbreaking Trinidadian calypso queen Denyse Plummer passed away on Sunday 27 August. Her death at the age of 69 came after a courageous battle...

Radeya Osman - Tue 29 Aug 2023

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