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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...

Dunstan Creavalle - Wed 13 Mar 2024

News

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...

Radeya Osman - Tue 12 Mar 2024

News

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...

Tue 12 Mar 2024

Carnival News

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...

Radeya Osman - Sat 09 Mar 2024

News Review

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...

Latoya Jones - Wed 06 Mar 2024

News

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...

Radeya Osman - Sun 03 Mar 2024

News

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...

Soca News Staff - Sun 03 Mar 2024

News

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...

Soca News Staff - Wed 28 Feb 2024

Film & Television News

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...

Dunstan Creavalle - Wed 28 Feb 2024

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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

Film & Television News

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

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Nailah Blackman announces move to Republic Records

Chutney Soca Monarch Finals 2024

Storm ACASA ruffles London Calypso Tent

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