Posted On March 20, 2023By Shan OliverIn art, Caribbean Cultural News, ensemble, music, Music News, Music Reviews, Press Releases, Program Related, soca, song, Technology, TF Program Updates, Videos
Tropicalfete, Inc. is formally inviting participants to register for our Saturday programs. Our programs are being held at P.S 135 and P.S 41 from 9 am to 12 pm. Please register using the following link. https://tropicalfete.com/registration-form/ For additional information: Tel: 1 (646) 504-3383 Email: info@tropicalfete.com Facebook: Tropicalfete Instagram: Tropicalfete Website: https://tropicalfete.com/ P.S 135: Steel Pan: Feel and Enjoy the Rhythm of the steel pans is a project whereby talented and accomplished musicians nurture aspiring musicians by teaching them steel pan instruments as well as providing these fledging musicians with a
Read More Posted On March 14, 2023By Shan OliverIn art, Caribbean Cultural News, Dance, Dancehall, ensemble, Events, Fashion, music, Music News, News, Press Releases, Reggae, Reggae Songs, soca, song, Technology, TF Program Updates, Videos
Tropicalfete, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides cultural enrichment programs to both seniors and youth within the community. Our main goal is to use culture as a tool for social transformation. Culture is what connects all ethnicities and nationalities together through the arts of music, dance, and arts and crafts, which we have been working on preserving for years. In addition, Tropicalfete, Inc. has made a commitment to tackle important economic concerns like inequity for women, domestic violence, teenage pregnancies, and drug misuse. We design our programs to make
Read More Posted On November 16, 2022By Shan OliverIn art, Calypso, Caribbean Cultural News, Carnival, ensemble, Events, Interviews, music, Music News, New Song Releases, News, Press Releases, Program Related, Reggae, soca, song, Technology, TF Program Updates
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tropicalfete-finale-a-cultural-gift-for-the-holidays-tickets-466317085957 Discover the joy of Caribbean culture with one of the best theater groups in New York City. Tropicalfete. Tropicalfete Finale is a cultural gift to the community for the holidays. Featuring Steelpan, Stilts, African Drums, Dancing, Singing, Acting, Masqueraders, Limbo (reggae, soca, kompa, parang, zouk) The Finale Concert: Featuring Tropicalfete’s Steel Pan Ensemble Mr. Roland on Trumpet and Mr. Buddy on Violin Tropicalfete’s Stilting Unit Tropicalfete’s Voices Tropicalfete’s Mas Tropicalfete’s Dance & Theater Prospect Park African Drum Circle Songstress: Gayrleen Orange with a theatrical performance Ace pianist Ricardo Greenaway
Read More Posted On May 19, 2022By Shan OliverIn art, Caribbean Cultural News, Dance, Events, Interviews, Music News, Press Releases, soca, TF Program Updates, Uncategorized
Featured Authors Elizabeth ‘Lady’ Montano – King of Soca – host Patricia Meschino Dr. Anthony āMighty Gabbyā Carter – Who Gabby Think He Is? host Keran Deterville Hon. Cynthia A Pratt – From the Pit to the Palace: The Autobiography of Cynthia Mother PrattĀ host Melissa Noel Jessie Chandler Jr – West Indian Sin Ā host Keishel Williams Shermaine Bique – Charles – Jasmine host Skylar Bembry Sandhyia Gosine – A Walk Through Life host Janeen Pottinger Colin A Lees – Poem – Dominica Subline Ā host Shan OliverĀ Ayanna Lloyd Banwo –
Read More The return of Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District and Old Stone House of Brooklyn Museum annual tree lighting! Come celebrate each other and our amazing community. Free to all, mask wearing recommend. Entertainment begins at 4:30 pm on the corner of 5th Ave and 4th Street with Tropicalfete (stilt dancers and steelpan band), a giant bubble display by Bubble Dad, Dr. Alex singing some tunes, and Park Slope Parents art activities. Enjoy wrapped treats and say hello to Santa!Tree lighting at 6 pm. 4th St & 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 https://g.co/kgs/MZYkqY
Read More Posted On June 3, 2021By altonIn Album Releases, art, Calypso, Caribbean Cultural News, Carnival, Competitions, Dance, Discussion Groups, Events, Film-News, music, Music News, Press Releases, TF Program Updates
June is observed as Caribbean Heritage Month and Tropicalfete Inc. continues celebrations with the Authors Connecting Program. The event will include a list of activities, such as reading sessions, interviews and interactive workshops. The program will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, twitch, Periscope, Linked, Instagram and Tropicalfete.com. Authors Connecting is a program designed to emphasize the importance of literacy and how culture can influence education, as well as oneās view of world events. The program is targeted at people of all ages and consists of workshop sessions with authors
Read More We need to get the word out that Ā our community needs to complete the census now! One of the best ways to communicate a message is through song. We are thankful Ā recording Artist Cheryl V Ā and Joan Myers have answered the call with the soca track “Get Counted” and the reggae track “All about us” Kompa, Hip Hop & Bachata tracks to follow. Please go to https://my2020census.gov/, or call 800-932-8282, or complete the form that was mail to you. Regardless of immigration status we all need to be counted. Ā This
Read More #10 Bunji Garlin- Big Bad Soca āBig Bad Socaā, directed by Tom Swindell, embodies the pride and joy of carnival and the islands. The video includes candid scenes of Trinidad Carnival along with stunning studio shots of beautiful masqueraders and dancers. The track was featured on his album, āTurn Upā which was released September 1st. Available in your record store & online Stream or download: https://bunjigarlin.lnk.to/turn-upPR #9 Mista Savona ā āCarnivalā feat. Solis & Randy Valentine VP Records/17 North Parade released āHavana Meets Kingstonā in the Fall. Produced by Australiaās
Read More Roseau Dominica ā The stage is set for a star studded line up of the 20th world Creole Music Festival in Dominica from October 27 ā 29, 2017.Ā The three nights of pulsating rhythms line up was revealed at the Fort Young Hotel on July 13, 2017.Ā The contribution of past and present event directors was acknowledged as the World Creole Music Festival has become a landmark event which showcases the islandās rich creole heritage. The official line up for the 2017 World Creole Music Festival is: Friday
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