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Bouyon Music

Bouyon is a musical style from Dominica; it is derived from old island rhythms and uses modern instruments. The word “bouyon” means “soup”, a perfect …
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TUNES ON A TUESDAY – EDITION 10

The air is thick with rhythm, the streets are buzzing with soca magic—Carnival season is EXPLODING across the Caribbean! 🌴✨ While Trinidad Carnival is...

Here are your Ultimate Soca Champion 2025 Finalists

The road to soca supremacy is heating up as the Ultimate Soca Champion 2025 competition has officially unveiled its top 10 Ultimate Soca Champion...

The Ricardo Barriteau Drue Foundation recognises its first Bright Spark Award...

The Ricardo Barriteau Drue Foundation was officially launched on Tuesday 2 July 2024, in honour of the late soca artist Ricardo Drue. In mid-July...

Imran Nerdy: Is ready to Start D Party 

In his earlier years, not many knew his voice. Even fewer knew his name, Imran Nerdy.  In 2015, he competed at the Groovy Soca Monarch...

Triple Kay International: Celebrating 25 years of Bouyon legacy

Dominica’s pioneering Bouyon band, Triple Kay International, celebrates 25 years of contributions to the island’s music scene. Emerging in the late 1990s in Laudat, the...

Singing Sonia clinches 2025 National Calypso Queen title, 30 years after...

Veteran calypsonian Singing Sonia (Sonia Francis) has been crowned the 2025 National Calypso Queen after an intense competition featuring 18 talented performers. Her song The Weaker...
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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 10

With Trinidad Carnival fast approaching, the soca music scene is buzzing with electrifying energy! 🎶✨ Discover the hottest tracks making waves in this week’s...

Six Calypso Monarchs reach the semi-finals of Dominica’s 2025 competition.

Calypso Monarch 2025: Six former calypso monarchs have secured spots in the semi-finals, proving that this year’s competition is one for the books. The...

Semi-finalists announced for Ultimate Soca Champion Competition

The stage is set for the next thrilling phase of the Youth Soca Champion and Ultimate Soca Champion competitions, as semi-finalists have been revealed...

Tunes On A Tuesday – 2025 Edition 9

With Trinidad Carnival fast approaching, the soca music scene is alive with infectious energy! Discover the hottest tracks lighting up our radar in this...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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