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Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 8

With Trinidad Carnival just around the corner, the soca music scene is buzzing non-stop. Check out our latest roundup of the freshest Soca tracks...

Soca News Music - Tue 28 Jan 2025

Carnival News

Just4Fun celebrates Silver Jubilee: 25 Years of Mas

It was an evening of splendour as specially invited guests gathered at Royalton Resort Saint Lucia to celebrate twenty-five years with Just 4 Fun...

Annel Beausoleil - Mon 27 Jan 2025

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Skinny Banton – A Soca artist of the Caribbean

Caribbean artist Skinny Banton is confidently entering the 2025 Carnival season with fresh music and a powerful presence that proves he’s here to stay....

Joseph Charles - Mon 27 Jan 2025

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GVHC to host Grenada Independence celebrations

The Grenada Voluntary Hospital Committee (GVHC), a UK-based charity with a long history of supporting Grenada's healthcare system, is hosting a special event on...

Radeya Osman - Wed 22 Jan 2025

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Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 7

our weekly roundup of the freshest Soca tracks landing in our inbox! With Trinidad Carnival just around the corner, the music scene is buzzing...

Soca News Music - Tue 21 Jan 2025

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Nailah Blackman’s Sokah Origins 2025: A celebration of culture and music

Nailah Blackman’s Sokah Origins 2025 delivered a start to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival season. Held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Sunday 5...

Radeya Osman - Wed 15 Jan 2025

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Caribbean Dreams Set Sail: Why Tropical Slot Games Are Taking Over...

Caribbean-themed slot games have become extremely popular, bringing the sunny atmosphere of island life to screens worldwide. Imagine colorful reels featuring treasure maps, palm...

ggoodis - Wed 15 Jan 2025

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Tuesday On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 6

Attention, Soca lovers! It’s time to gear up for Tunes on a Tuesday.This week’s newsletter is bursting with the hottest new Soca tracks, fresh...

Soca News Music - Tue 14 Jan 2025

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Machel Montano brings the Spirit of Soca to NPR’s Tiny Desk

According to Machel Montano, the first law of soca music is: "It's dancing time all the time." The "King of Soca" proved it during...

Joseph Charles - Mon 13 Jan 2025

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Rae, A rising star in Soca music

For every Soca artist, the source of their drive and passion varies. For Rachel Purcell, known to the world as Rae, her inspiration stems...

Soca News Staff - Fri 10 Jan 2025

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Rane Blackman is ready to Free Up for Trinidad Carnival...

Soca artist Rane Blackman is preparing to take centre stage at Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2025 with four new singles, including the Crop Over...

Radeya Osman - Fri 10 Jan 2025

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Miss Diva ready to take on Trinidad’s Soca scene with new...

Miss Diva, whose real name is Alicia Anderson, is gearing up for Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival 2025 with her Soca track Meet Me On...

Radeya Osman - Thu 09 Jan 2025

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St. Kitts Music Festival 2025 kicks off with exciting lineup

The St. Kitts Music Festival is set to return for its 27th edition, running from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 June at Warner Park...

Radeya Osman - Thu 09 Jan 2025

Feature News Travel

Why you should visit Saint Lucia for Carnival 2025

Saint Lucia, a picturesque gem in the Eastern Caribbean, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, luxurious resorts, and vibrant culture. But during July, this...

Joseph Charles - Wed 08 Jan 2025

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Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 5

Attention all Soca enthusiasts! It’s time to get ready for Tunes on a TuesdayThis week’s newsletter delivers the latest Soca tracks, all hot off...

Soca News Music - Tue 07 Jan 2025

Feature News

Crop Over: A Festival with Deep Roots

After several years, I was finally returning to Barbados—or Bim, as it’s affectionately called. While I wouldn’t call it my home country, it holds...

Joseph Charles - Mon 06 Jan 2025

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Nailah Blackman’s Sokah Origins 2025 set to shine like a Diamond

The 2025 Carnival season is set to begin with a burst of colour and music as soca star Nailah Blackman brings her highly anticipated...

Mia Anthony - Thu 02 Jan 2025

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Machel Montano and Davido join forces on new track Fling It...

Machel Montano and Davido have teamed up for a vibrant new track, Fling It Up, released on 1 January 2025. This collaboration continues Montano's...

Joseph Charles - Wed 01 Jan 2025

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Terri Lyons reigns supreme at Queen of Queens Competition

Terri Lyons has secured the coveted title of Queen of Queens at the highly anticipated calypso competition in a dazzling display of talent and...

Joseph Charles - Wed 01 Jan 2025

Carnival News

Dominica’s Carnival 2025: a celebration of culture and connection

Under the vibrant theme "Mas Domnik: The Real Mas 2025," Dominica officially launched its highly anticipated carnival season on 27 December 2024. The launch...

Mia Anthony - Wed 01 Jan 2025

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State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago

The government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday following a surge in violent crime, with the country’s murder tally...

Soca News Staff - Mon 30 Dec 2024

News Review

Carnival Friday Bliss, my first C’est La Vie experience

It was Notting Hill Carnival Friday and I was excited. No, not because the King of Soca was performing at Wembley but because I...

Joseph Charles - Mon 23 Dec 2024

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Melly Rose debuts first Parang single ‘Christmas Is Here’

Melly Rose has unveiled her debut parang single, Christmas Is Here, in collaboration with Afeisha Brown and the legendary Crazy. The track radiates the...

Joseph Charles - Sun 15 Dec 2024

News Soca People

Soca icon Edwin Yearwood to headline Soca Republic Concert

The Soca Republic Concert, part of the Radiate Festival Series, a celebration of Black culture and creativity in the UK, is set to feature...

Mia Anthony - Sat 14 Dec 2024

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 4

Calling all Soca fans! Get ready to whine low because it's Tunes on a Tuesday!This week's email brings you the freshest Soca jams, all...

Soca News Music - Tue 10 Dec 2024

News Review

Chutney thrills and spills at the Guyana Baboo Party

It’s been a while since your reviewer was at a chutney show, and We Liming’s Guyana Baboo Party on Saturday 30 November quickly rekindled...

Stephen Spark - Sat 07 Dec 2024

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Agatha Nantume is the 27th Miss Caribbean and Commonwealth

There is a new queen in town: Agatha Nantume, who represented Uganada is the 27th Miss Caribbean and Commonwealth. The competition provides a platform for...

Joseph Charles - Tue 03 Dec 2024

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 3

Presenting Tunes on a Tuesday—your weekly dose of the newest Soca tracks straight from our inbox! With Trinidad Carnival just around the corner, the...

Soca News Music - Tue 03 Dec 2024

News

Happy Birthday Nailah Blackman

We would like to wish the princess of Soca, Nailah Blackman, a happy birthday. Nailah has been in Dubai performing at the first-ever Dubai...

Joseph Charles - Mon 02 Dec 2024

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UK Caribbean Food Awards 2024

Following last year’s inaugural event, the 2024 UK Caribbean Food Awards will take place on Monday 9 December, at the Clapham Grand in London....

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 02 Dec 2024

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Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 8

Just4Fun celebrates Silver Jubilee: 25 Years of Mas

Skinny Banton – A Soca artist of the Caribbean

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Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 7

Nailah Blackman’s Sokah Origins 2025: A celebration of culture and music

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Tuesday On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 6

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Rae, A rising star in Soca music

Rane Blackman is ready to Free Up for Trinidad Carnival...

Miss Diva ready to take on Trinidad’s Soca scene with new...

St. Kitts Music Festival 2025 kicks off with exciting lineup

Why you should visit Saint Lucia for Carnival 2025

Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 5

Crop Over: A Festival with Deep Roots

Nailah Blackman’s Sokah Origins 2025 set to shine like a Diamond

Machel Montano and Davido join forces on new track Fling It...

Terri Lyons reigns supreme at Queen of Queens Competition

Dominica’s Carnival 2025: a celebration of culture and connection

State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago

Carnival Friday Bliss, my first C’est La Vie experience

Melly Rose debuts first Parang single ‘Christmas Is Here’

Soca icon Edwin Yearwood to headline Soca Republic Concert

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 4

Chutney thrills and spills at the Guyana Baboo Party

Agatha Nantume is the 27th Miss Caribbean and Commonwealth

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 3

Happy Birthday Nailah Blackman

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