News

Harry Belafonte, 1 March 1927- 25 April 2023

The singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte died on 25 April, of congestive heart failure, at his home in New York City, said his...

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 01 May 2023

Competitions News

UK Soca Monarch returns this summer

The UK Soca Monarch competition is back! Get ready to be engaged and entertained, as the best of the best in the UK battle...

Soca News Staff - Mon 01 May 2023

Food & Drink News

Limin on the Southbank

The ever-evolving progression of Limin’ continues, after a relaunch on 1 April. For those unfamiliar with the story so far, Limin’ started out at...

Dunstan Creavalle - Thu 27 Apr 2023

News

Berlin Carnival Weekender says farewell

After 15 years of organising a band on the road and a growing series of fetes around Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin, Carnival Fever,...

Radeya Osman - Wed 26 Apr 2023

Fashion News

Nailah Blackman launches Swimwear brand

Trinidadian soca princess Nailah Blackman is continuing to reveal her creative talents. The Calypso Baby crooner has designed and launched Sokah Galor, an earthy...

Radeya Osman - Fri 21 Apr 2023

Carnival News

It’s time for St. Thomas Carnival again

St. Thomas Carnival is underway, with a full calendar of activities. This year's carnival which began on Saturday 8 April will culminate on Sunday...

Radeya Osman - Wed 19 Apr 2023

News

Are you the next Miss Guyana UK or Miss Caribbean UK?

Entry to the 2023 renditions of both Miss Caribbean UK and Miss Guyana UK will close on Sunday 30 April. To enter Miss Caribbean...

Dunstan Creavalle - Wed 19 Apr 2023

News

There will be Traffik at Point Fortin’s Borough Day

Having delighted crowds for many years with their exciting performances and memorable moments, Traffik returns to the stage. The constantly evolving group, famed for...

Goss Malone - Tue 18 Apr 2023

Carnival News

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launch Schedule – April 2023

Here are just some of the mas band launches being held during the month of April, as the season continues and we draw closer...

Joseph Charles - Thu 06 Apr 2023

News

20 Years on, Destra Garcia remains Unstoppable

It's still just the first quarter of 2023, but the Queen of Bacchanal, Destra Garcia, is already serving us back-to-back songs with her soon-to-be-released...

Radeya Osman - Wed 05 Apr 2023

Books News

Professor Carole to launch her newest book at New Beacon

Award-winning Caribbean-American author Carole Boyce Davies who has specialised in writing about the African Diaspora and black women will be launching the newest addition...

Radeya Osman - Wed 05 Apr 2023

Feature News

Mighty Hitman’s Frontline Radio is 17

Frontline Radio may not be known to all, but the station has been pushing out soca since the early days, and turned 17 this...

Radeya Osman - Tue 04 Apr 2023

News

Fay-Ann Lyons collaborates with Nigerian rapper on new single

Fay-Ann Lyons is working on strengthening the African and Caribbean bond through music. The singer has collaborated with Down To Earth Productions, a Caribbean marketing...

Radeya Osman - Sat 01 Apr 2023

News

Christine Kangaloo, new President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo has been sworn into office as the seventh President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She was elected President...

Radeya Osman - Wed 22 Mar 2023

Carnival News

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launches – March 2023

Band launch season continues as Notting Hill Carnival 2023 approaches faster than a speeding train. If you have ever thought about playing mas but...

Joseph Charles - Wed 22 Mar 2023

Carnival News

No Hackney Carnival until 2024

In an announcement issued on 7 March, 2023, by Hackney Councillor Chris Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Culture, it was stated that a full Hackney...

Dunstan Creavalle - Sat 11 Mar 2023

News

ACASA to organise calypso and social workshops for youth

The Association of Calypsonians and Soca Artists UK (ACASA) is inviting young people up to the age of 18 years to participate in a...

Radeya Osman - Tue 07 Mar 2023

News

St. Kitts Music Festival, reveals its 2023 artist lineup

An initial lineup of 10 artists was announced last evening at Eco Park in St. Kitts for the 25th edition of the St. Kitts...

Joseph Charles - Mon 06 Mar 2023

Carnival News

Bunji’s Hard Fete is the 2023 Road March

Bunji Garlin’s Hard Fete has taken the 2023 Road March title for Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2023. Beating back Nailah Blackman’s Come Home and Machel...

Joseph Charles - Fri 24 Feb 2023

News Results

Duane Ta’Zyah O’Connor wins Calypso Monarch title

20-year-old Duane Ta'Zyah O'Connor has surpassed 11 other finalists to become the winner of the highly contested 2023 Trinidad & Tobago National Calypso Monarch. Duane...

Radeya Osman - Tue 21 Feb 2023

News

Shenseea ready for doubles and Vibes With Voicey

Jamaican dancehall superstar, Shenseea (Chinsea Lee) is looking forward to "eating some doubles" and experiencing a slice of Trinidad Carnival again. Fresh from major...

Overtime Media - Wed 15 Feb 2023

News

QPid

Qpid (Melissa Moses) is a Saint Lucian soca artist, radio personality and fitness guru who is known for her melodious voice and her energetic...

Radeya Osman - Mon 13 Feb 2023

News Review

Teddyson John’s Stripped to become a permanent fixture

Teddyson John is still reeling from the success of ‘Stripped’, his first-ever signature event in Trinidad and Tobago. Given the event's success, hosted on...

Latoya Jones - Mon 13 Feb 2023

News

Eight year old makes Chutney Soca Monarch 2023 final

Katelin Sultan has made history by becoming the youngest artist to ever make a final in one of the headline Trinidad Carnival competitions. Machel...

Joseph Charles - Sun 12 Feb 2023

News Soca People

Nadia Batson all for Caribbean Unity

Batson's collaboration with Jamaican singer, Romaine Virgo has been receiving rave reviews throughout the Diaspora and has been described as the perfect soca love...

Overtime Media - Thu 09 Feb 2023

News Results

Snakey cops Young King 2023 Title

Snakey is the new title holder for the 2023 Young Kings Calypso Competition which he won with Kenny Phillips' What Yuh Need Again Trinbago. This...

Radeya Osman - Thu 09 Feb 2023

News

5 compete for Miss Dominica Carnival Queen title

The 2023 Miss Dominica Carnival Queen Pageant is one of the national events scheduled to be held during the carnival season this year. The...

Radeya Osman - Thu 09 Feb 2023

News

Refurbished Skinner Park ready for Calypso Fiesta

Skinner Park San Fernando, Trinidad, now boasts a new and improved look; the newly refurbished venue was handed over to the City of San...

Latoya Jones - Wed 08 Feb 2023

Feature News

Come Home for Trinidad Road March 2023

Responding to rampant speculation that the song does not have the required percentage of Trinbagonian input to qualify for Trinidad's Road March registration, it...

Overtime Media - Wed 08 Feb 2023

News

Grenada is 49 today

Grenada is a tri-island destination made up of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique and is located in the eastern Caribbean. Just like many Caribbean...

Radeya Osman - Tue 07 Feb 2023

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Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival announces its 2026 Artists Roster

Harry Belafonte, 1 March 1927- 25 April 2023

UK Soca Monarch returns this summer

Limin on the Southbank

Berlin Carnival Weekender says farewell

Nailah Blackman launches Swimwear brand

It’s time for St. Thomas Carnival again

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There will be Traffik at Point Fortin’s Borough Day

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20 Years on, Destra Garcia remains Unstoppable

Professor Carole to launch her newest book at New Beacon

Mighty Hitman’s Frontline Radio is 17

Fay-Ann Lyons collaborates with Nigerian rapper on new single

Christine Kangaloo, new President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launches – March 2023

No Hackney Carnival until 2024

ACASA to organise calypso and social workshops for youth

St. Kitts Music Festival, reveals its 2023 artist lineup

Bunji’s Hard Fete is the 2023 Road March

Duane Ta’Zyah O’Connor wins Calypso Monarch title

Shenseea ready for doubles and Vibes With Voicey

QPid

Teddyson John’s Stripped to become a permanent fixture

Eight year old makes Chutney Soca Monarch 2023 final

Nadia Batson all for Caribbean Unity

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