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Atlanta welcomes 38th Annual Caribbean Carnival with focus on Trinidad and Tobago

Atlanta embraces the spirit of the Caribbean as the 38th Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival unfolds in a spectacular display of music, masquerade, and multicultural unity. …

Radeya OsmanMon 12 May 2025

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Ministry unveils 2025 Mashramani Calendar

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has officially launched the 2025 Mashramani Calendar of Events, promising an extensive celebration of Guyana’s cultural diversity...

Mia Anthony - Sun 01 Dec 2024

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DeeVine

Vanessa Felix caught up with Bajan-born UK artist DeeVine before Notting HillCarnival 2024, to talk about her career as a businesswoman, musician and more. What...

Vanessa Felix - Sun 01 Dec 2024

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Soca Fete List – December 2024

Are you ready to end the year with a bang? 🔥 December is packed with unmissable soca events that will have you chipping, wining,...

Soca News Staff - Sun 01 Dec 2024

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Switch-on with steelpan on Harrow Road

Nostalgia Steel Band, featuring west London’s celebrated veteran pannist Cyril Khamai, will be playing at Harrow Road’s Maida Hill Market, London W9 3QA, on...

Stephen Spark - Thu 28 Nov 2024

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Terry ‘Guyana Baboo’ Gajraj – born into music

The imminent arrival in the UK of Terry Gajraj – affectionately known to all as the Guyana Baboo - is an occasion for anticipation...

Stephen Spark - Tue 26 Nov 2024

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Lil Bitts is giving us a Sample

Lil Bitts (Shivonne Churche-Isaacs) has released Sample for the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Carnival season. The artist’s Instagram page describes the song as a “vibrant fusion...

Joseph Charles - Tue 26 Nov 2024

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Hackney Museum Exhibition

Making Carnival: The Hackney Museum Exhibition takes a historical approach, spotlighting the rich tapestry of carnival traditions in East London. This exhibition invites guests...

Stephen Spark - Tue 26 Nov 2024

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 2

Introducing Tunes on a Tuesday—our weekly roundup of the freshest Soca tracks to hit our inbox! With Trinidad Carnival just around the corner, the...

Soca News Music - Tue 26 Nov 2024

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Lorine Charles-St Jules leaves a lasting legacy for St Lucia’s tourism

Tributes have been pouring in for the late CEO of Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), Lorine Charles-St Jules, who passed away on 14 November...

Stephen Spark - Tue 26 Nov 2024

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The King of Soca Machel Montano turns 50

Happy 50th birthday to Machel Montano! Known as the "King of Soca," Machel has been a dominant force in Caribbean music for decades, bringing...

Joseph Charles - Sun 24 Nov 2024

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Notting Hill housing development celebrates Carnival

New homes under construction for Kensington & Chelsea Council (RBKC) will be named after aspects of Notting Hill Carnival. To mark the project’s hallway stage,...

Stephen Spark - Sun 24 Nov 2024

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Leighanna blossoms in soca with Empowering New Single ‘Flowers’

Rising star Shavon Leighanna David, known as Leighanna, is set to make a bold statement in the 2025 Carnival season with her latest single,...

Joseph Charles - Sat 23 Nov 2024

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Skinny Fabulous sparks excitement with new single ‘Find Out’

Soca artist Skinny Fabulous (Gamal Doyle) is gearing up for a thrilling Carnival season by releasing his high-energy new single, Find Out. Set to...

Joseph Charles - Sat 23 Nov 2024

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100 Days to Trinidad Carnival 2025: The Countdown Begins!

The excitement is building as we officially kick off our 100-day countdown to Trinidad Carnival 2025! From today, 23 November, the journey to March...

Joseph Charles - Sat 23 Nov 2024

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Pantha

Meet the dynamic, high-energy, electrifying nine-time Road March Champion of Anguilla Pantha (Lanvol Hughes). Pantha began his musical journey at 16 in the early '90s...

Soca News Staff - Fri 22 Nov 2024

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Nessa Preppy is Little Miss Arima in new album release

Bursting onto the soca scene from the vibrant town of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, Nessa Preppy has cemented her name as one of soca’s...

Soca News Staff - Thu 21 Nov 2024

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 1

Here is the first of many Tunes on a Tuesday. It is our weekly listing of new Soca tracks that have made their way...

Soca News Music - Tue 19 Nov 2024

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The CMMC discusses the way forward for Lucian carnival music

On Tuesday 12 November, the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC), in collaboration with the Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC), held a symposium...

Annel Beausoleil - Sat 16 Nov 2024

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Hurry to catch Flamboyan’s spectacular Carnival Arts Retrospective

There’s still time to catch an impressive display of carnival costumes presented by Flamboyan Community Association in collaboration with the Carnival Arts & Mas...

Stephen Spark - Wed 13 Nov 2024

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How Caribbean music at Caribbean carnivals in the UK keeps history...

You may not know this, but the United Kingdom has a thriving British Caribbean community. Thousands of people migrate from the Caribbean to the...

ggoodis - Tue 12 Nov 2024

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Soca stars to shine in desert sky at Dubai’s Caribbean Carnival

King of Soca Machel Montano will bring the Caribbean’s finest music to Dubai next month when he shares headlining honours with dancehall supremo Beenie...

Joseph Charles - Mon 11 Nov 2024

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Sugar and spice and all things nice in St. Kitts

Why go to St. Kitts? It’s just a tiny speck in the Caribbean Sea – less than half the size of the Isle of...

Stephen Spark - Sun 10 Nov 2024

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Machel Montano earns Master’s Degree in Carnival Studies

Trinidadian soca legend Machel Montano has achieved another milestone by earning a Master of Arts Degree in Carnival Studies from the University of Trinidad...

Radeya Osman - Sat 09 Nov 2024

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Tobago Carnival honours legend Calypso Rose

The organisers of Tobago Carnival 2024 honoured the legendary Calypso Rose, paying tribute to her incredible contributions to Calypso music and Caribbean culture. In...

Radeya Osman - Thu 07 Nov 2024

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Shakyrah Davis is Miss Caribbean UK 2024

Shakyrah Davis, who represented Antigua & Barbuda at the 10th anniversary of the competition, is the 2024 Miss Caribbean UK. The 26-year-old was well-supported...

Joseph Charles - Wed 06 Nov 2024

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Vincy Alliance Mas ushers in change for Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Long-time participant of Notting Hill Carnival, Vincy Alliance Mas, has announced an exciting transformation. As of 2025, the established mas band will be known...

Radeya Osman - Tue 05 Nov 2024

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Verse claims Tobago Soca Crown

Jaheim Thomas, known as Verse, has claimed the prestigious title of Tobago Soca Titans champion, bringing fresh energy to the island's soca music scene. On...

Joseph Charles - Mon 04 Nov 2024

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All Eyes on the Prize at Miss Caribbean UK 2024

Ashley Joseph and Ashlea Jade Akinwumi will be hosting this Saturday’s Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK), whilst the judging team includes MCUK patron Dr Shaun...

Dunstan Creavalle - Thu 31 Oct 2024

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Machel receives The Entertainer’s Key to New York City

Soca sensation Machel Montano has received the keys to New York City at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. Mayor Eric Adams presented the...

Radeya Osman - Sat 05 Oct 2024

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Steelpan conquers Cowley Road Carnival!

Hopes were high but feelings were uncertain as Oxford’s much-loved carnival returned to the road on 1 September 2024. Forecasters warned of storms; gloom-mongers...

Stephen Spark - Fri 04 Oct 2024

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