Posted On April 7, 2023By Shan OliverIn art, Calypso, Caribbean Cultural News, Carnival, Dance, Dancehall, ensemble, Events, Fashion, Interviews, music, Music News, Music Reviews, Music-News Radio, New Song Releases, News, News Letter Archive, Press Releases, Program Related, Reggae, Reggae Songs, soca, song, TF Program Updates
TROPICALFETEâS CARNIVAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN CULTURE, CALYPSO, SOCA, STEEL PAN, MASQUERADE, AND MORE!!! A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATING CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Â On Sunday, June 26th, 2023, at 2 PM Tropicalfete, a New York City-based, internationally recognized Caribbean cultural organization, will celebrate the carnivalâs core elements, calypso/soca, the steel pan, and masquerade, at its Carnival Festival, which will be held at the Brooklyn Public Library Plaza, at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway. Different elements of the carnival from different islands will be showcased.
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 After much dedication and hard work, Tropicalfete Inc. ended 2021 on a high musical note. The event was held at the BMS Playhouse Theater and was well attended by an appreciative audience. This annual end of year concert which is Tropicalfete’s free musical gift to the community was very spectacular allowing the organization to take their final bow for 2021. The Trio – Vocalist – Kayla “Devine Lotus” John, Bassist – Collin Holder, Keyboardist – Henly Goddard who were the opening act delivered a harmonious performance with a soulful touch. Pannist Ricardo Greenaway
Read More “Contrary to popular opinion, it was not some senseless act of terrorism which inspired ‘Child of Jah’,” says Capsicum CEO and A&R Director Roger Meltzer, who co-wrote and co-produced the new song with five-time Calypso Monarch Joseph Everton “Reality Weekes. “I actually started writing this song when my former mentor at The Sound of Philadelphia and dear friend, John Whitehead of McFadden and Whitehead, was gunned down in a drive-by in front of his home in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia while helping a neighbor fix his car.
Read More 5 Brand New 2017 releases from Laurena Davis & TKO for Antigua’s Carnival 2017 Songs were written By Dalton Dyer & Laurena Davis Produced, Mixed & Mastered By Dalton Dyer of TKO Productions Recorded at TKO Productions & RWQ Studios Graphics by Dapper 1. “LIFE”  BY LAURENA DAVIS 2.”DON’T QUESTION IT” BY LAURENA DAVIS 3.“GET ROWDY” BY LAURENA DAVIS  4. “LOOKING SOMETING”  BY EBONY – T  (New Artist) 5. “UNRULY”  BY DALTON DYER
Read More VP Records artist Romain Virgo is back with a breakout hit and new video for his current single âNowâ, available everywhere Friday June 9th. The reggae crooner, whose last EP âLiftedâ was released in 2015, gives fans a taste of his upcoming album with this dancehall flavored track. Produced by Maximum Sounds Production, on the Skank And Wave riddim, âNowâ is emerging as a summertime breakout hit. Filmed in Irish Town and Hope Gardens Kingston Jamaica, the video, produced by Ruption Design Studio was released on Romain’s VEVO Page Sunday,
Read More New York, NY– VP Records artist Spiritual has released the video for âStand Up to Rastaâ, the first single off his debut album âAwakeningâ. Shot in various parts of New York City (Queens, Brooklyn), the video sends the message of staying true to oneâs self despite pressures to mold into the corporate world. Directed by A1 Vision, the video has no shortage of beautiful shots of New York Cityâs landscape and Spiritualâs energetic and bold energy. Symbolism is displayed throughout the video, as what looks to be a simple game
Read More Today reggae superstar, Jah Cure delivers the new video for âTelephone Love.â Shot in the tropical island of Antigua, âTelephone Loveâ is the first new single since his Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed album âThe Cure.â Directed by Justin âJus Busâ Nation and Anderson âATAâ Andrew, the stunning visual includes drone shots of the lush Antiguan landscape while Jah Cure rides the open roads with his lady interest and an antique telephone in hand. Without taking himself too seriously, he playfully dances in front of a classic British red
Read More âAvrakedabra is one heck of an album! Great harmonies, excellent arrangements and beau coup outstanding reggae tunes. After winning a Grammy, itâs difficult to surpass expectations. But Morgan Heritage pulled it off. This album is even better than the last.â â Huffington Post âNearly 40 years after Marley has left the building, the reggae mantle has passed through the arch to this new generation that just plain scorches. A smoking reggae crew that has already hit it out of the park ups their game and comes in with a hotter, tighter set
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