Charles was only a prince when he visited The Tabernacle last year, but on Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October the Tab stage will host a true monarch – King David Rudder. He’ll be supported by two royal dukes of calypso, De Alberto and Tobago Crusoe, plus the Prince of Soca himself, Martin…
Jahmiel's new track is A Sweet Music Production and Quantanium Records production and released on September 29, 2023. Source
Following their celebrated ten-year (2012 to 2022) presence in South West London, opposite Clapham North Underground Station, Roti Joupa has now re-emerged and opened its doors in Stratford, East London. This, in addition to their other branches in Finsbury Park and Shepherd’s Bush. After a leisurely 15-minute walk from Stratford Station, or a bus ride…
A perfect Chai Cake recipe filled with warm spices and featuring Angostura Aromatic Bitters. Enjoy this sweet treat with tea. Source
Patrice Roberts has been featured on two playlists – REDiscover and Soca Lyfe – which have been specially curated on Amazon Music Canada. REDiscover includes 29 of the artist’s most popular songs, including Mind My Business, Like Yuh Self, Toxic Love and Feeling It. Patrice joins artists such as Olatunji, Alison Hinds, Destra Garcia, Kes…
Reggae classics make a resurgence this episode when Sean Paul lends his voice on a Gregory Isaacs classic and Busy Signal covers the Cool Rulers' “Cool Down The Pace”, Source
Alison Hinds, soca artist, actor-activist and Barbadian cultural ambassador, is set to be amongst 14 distinguished individuals to be recognised with honorary degrees by the University of the West Indies (UWI) during its Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies. This prestigious tradition coincides with the university’s 75th jubilee celebrations, adding a special significance to the event.…
Nailah Blackman, soca songstress and granddaughter of the late Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman), venerated soca music pioneer, has diversified into children’s books. Set to take young readers on a captivating journey through Blackman’s childhood memories of her first carnival experience is her upcoming release, Love Lah Lah. Compiled over the past three years, Blackman’s…
Up-and-coming Trinidadian artist Phia has released a new single, My Side, in collaboration with prolific and seasoned soca artist Orlando Octave. The dancehall and Afrobeats fusion is a love song that advertises the songstress’ lyrical genius, stylistic mastery, and vocal talent. Phia met Orlando Octave at Pengco Studio. The studio was behind several of her…
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has unveiled a directory of local island shops and retailers dealing in a wide range of products. The move will improve the reachability of businesses and help visitors to the island conveniently find local goods. The directory consists of over 30 shops and stalls, catalogued according to their location and products…
