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 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 September Sunday June 26th, 1PM Tropicalfete, a New York City based, internationally recognized Caribbean cultural organization, will celebrate 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 showcase. Through our
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 âMighty Gabbyâ Carter – Who Gabby Think He Is? host Keran Deterville Hon. Cynthia A Pratt – From the Pit to the Palace: The Autobiography of Cynthia Mother Pratt host Melissa Noel Jessie Chandler Jr – West Indian Sin  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  host Shan Oliver Ayanna Lloyd Banwo –
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 In celebration of Calypso History month, on Friday, October 29, 2021, Tropicalfete will be showcasing an event entitled ” CALYPSO MUSIC – ALIVE AND WELL.” The event will be streamed live via Facebook, YouTube and Instagram commencing at 9.30 p.m. The artistes scheduled to perform the sweet and unique sound of the calypso art form are Designer, Fimber, Tribal Legacy Band, Bronwyn Taylor, Mr Lonesome, Cheryl V, Ras Vally, Trini Shuga, Tropicalfeteâs Voices, Tropicalfeteâs Steel Pan Ensemble, Tropicalfeteâs Stilting Unit and Tropicalfete Body of Vibration Dance & Theater Group. Gracing
Read More Posted On September 10, 2021By altonIn art, Calypso, Caribbean Cultural News, Carnival, Dance, Dancehall, Reggae, soca, TF Program Updates, Uncategorized
“Tropicalfete regrettably announces the postponement of their end of summer Carnival Festival, scheduled for September 11th at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch Plaza. Based upon the rising number of COVID-19 cases in New York City and the highly infectious delta and mu variants, the decision to postpone the event was recommended by Colden Corporation, an occupational health, safety and environmental firm owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and doctoral trained senior scientists. Colden Corporation is the Brooklyn Public Libraryâs COVID-19 consultant, Tropicalfete has spent
Read More Tropicalfete Mas Costumes theme “The Carnival Jungle – Sweet for Daysâ Designers: Kelly âShiloâ Smith, Tammie Paige, Daria Primus, Cheri Drayton, Orchid Eccles Gonsalves, Marcus Luke, Big A, Arlene âMs. Trini Cumberbatch
Read More Counting Down to Montreal Reggae Fest 2017! Montreal, QC, Canada â With only one month left until the return of the annual Montreal International Reggae Festival, and under the banner of United Against Violence, a most impressive lineup is set to rock the Old Port featuring the best international and national artists and DJs. Over three days, August 18-19-20, the sounds of Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Gospel will infect patrons from Montreal and visitors from around the world! On Friday August 18th, Sanchez and Inner Circle headline the
Read More  Soca Gold 2017 Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard Reggae Chart NEW YORK, NYâ Soca Gold 2017 has made its debut on the Billboard Reggae Chart, landing at number one this week. For twenty years, the annual series has set the standard for carnival music, bringing a taste of the Caribbean Islands with a current sample of the best Caribbean carnival hits. âWe are excited that the album has debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart, especially for its 20th yearâ said Edwin Howell, A&R Director for VP Records. âThe
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