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As part of Tropicalfete’s mission to develop the community in the areas of arts and social services, Tropicalfete once again will be presenting their annual Caribbean Cultural Showcase on Sunday June 26, 2016 at Complete Music Studio, 227 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The audience will be taken on a cultural journey that includes various artistic disciplines – dance, theater, masquerade, steel pan music, stilting, visual art, music and ventriloquism. The forming cast includes the following. Dance/Theater Performance – Tropicalfete Body of Vibration Dance and Theater under the leadershipRead More

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Bahama’s Junkanoo Carnival descended onto Grand Bahama delivering powerful performances described by Festival Chairman Paul Major as a “celebration of Bahamian talent”. Thousands of Bahamians and international visitors flooded Taino Beach on Friday and Saturday to amp up the music, soak up the culture and turn up the vibes with Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival presented by BTC. Despite a late start due to rain on Friday night, the Music Masters Song Competition thoroughly impressed the crowd. Jive, a new girl’s group on the scene, opened the nightRead More

The Renegades are performing the beautifully melodic song, “Music Inside Meh Head”, with the multitalented, Nadia Batson. Nadia expressed how honored and excited she is to be involved in this particular project, not only because she has always wanted to perform a song that is composed specifically for pan but she also sees the steel pan as being deeply rooted in our tradition and culture. “Hearing that melody on steel is an almost indescribable experience for me. The arrangement is such a beautiful expression of our art” says Nadia. BPTTRead More

The Two Back-to-Back Cruises on Norwergian Pearl Leaving from Miami with Jamaica Destinations Features Performances by Reggae’s Most Renowned Arists and Top Sound Systems Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Julian “Juju Royal” Marley, Kymani Marley, Super Cat Sly & Robbie, Mykal Rose with Sly and Robbie, Maxi Priest, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Morgan Heritage, Cham, Tanya Stephens, T.O.K, Protoje, Popcaan and Christopher Ellis. Stone Love, King Jammy’s Sound, Saxon Sound (feat. Tippa Irie, Papa Levi, Musclehead, MickeyRead More

The third edition of the Stag Riddim is finally here and the infectious piece will make you keep hitting replay. Themusical combination brings together renowned Soca artists – Ian “Bungi Garlin” Alvarez, Terrin “Jaiga” Callender, Devon “Lyrikal” Martin, and the highly acclaimed producerKlase Gonzales – to create a sound that showcases Trinidad and Tobago’s diverse talent. The track, Soca music with a fusion of electronic sound and live percussive instruments, was produced by 1st Klase Records – a Chaguanas based progressive label that continues to craft and compose the futureRead More

Jus Now – the alliance of two music fanatics previously separated by 4,500 miles – was brought together by a shared love of bass, rum and parties. The bi-product of their connection is a brand new EP Cyah Help It via Feel Up Records (the label co-owned by Jillionaire of Major Lazer). Jus Now is the musical bond between UK-based drum and bass producer Sam Interface and Trinidadian producer and percussionist Keshav (aka LAZABeam), who met in Bristol in 2010. Together, they offer an exhilarating fusion of vibrant island beatsRead More

//*Upcoming Releases* New Fall 2015 Music// Various Artists – Clarks in Jamaica (Oct 16), Greensleeves) LP & Vinyl Release Greensleeves, in conjunction with One Love Books, is proud to present Clarks in Jamaica, the album tie-in with Al Fingers’ critically acclaimed book of the same name which chronicles the celebrated status of Clarks shoes in Jamaica. The compilation showcases classics from the golden age of dancehall music that celebrate Jamaica’s love affair with the iconic English footwear brand. Al, who compiled the album says “Growing up in England I’ve alwaysRead More

The Saint Lucia House Foundation in conjunction with the Saint Lucia Consulate in New York is set to observe Creole Heritage Month in New York. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday October 25th, 2015 with an action filled day in Brooklyn. This event will showcase the rich cultural heritage of Saint Lucia and introduce others to the island’s amazing history and traditions that continue to be celebrated to this day. This year’s celebration will feature De Inferno Band, Tropicalfete Steel Pan Ensemble, DJ Eryk Natural Sounds, Drummers, Dancers,Read More

The much-anticipated Caribbean Over the Top (OTT) platform, MAS2TV was launched chalked filled with content that is unique to the Caribbean culture and aesthetic. The event took place at Sweet Chick Restaurant in NYC, with some notable guests attending, such as, Pat Meschino of Billboard, Michael Prinville a producer from NBC, actress Kandyse McClure and former footballer and TV Personality Robbie Earle. A year in the making, the platform was brought to market at a press gathering in New York City, where Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President DianneRead More

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) is excited to announce the upcoming second annual BVI Food Fete, a month-long culinary event that celebrates the culinary offerings and experiences of the BVI. Featured along the exquisite backdrop of this mountainous archipelago, visitors can expect a one-of-a-kind dining experience as they island hop around the BVI. “Our second BVI Food Fete offers a blend of new and signature events that have been curated for epicureans, tastemakers, and novice culinary explorers. Through our numerous festivities we aim to introduce our guests toRead More