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BRAND NEW 2017 RELEASES FROM LAURENA DAVIS & TKO (ANTIGUA & BARBUDA)
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 DYERRead More
Midilord Inc would like to announce Anita Antoinette’s upcoming appearance on NBC6. On January 18th 2016 at 11:30 AM EST Anita Antoinette will be on NBC6 In The Mix hosted by Roxanne Vargas. Anita will discuss what she has been doing since her appearance on The Voice, and share new music. Singer-songwriter Anita Antoinette creates insightful, passionate melodies that combine the soulfulness of her Jamaican roots with a profound understanding of the world we inhabit. A riveting, inspirational performer, she shares passion and intensity with audiences large and small. HerRead More
At the end of this past weekend, Ricardo Drue- the Jumpy Soca Monarch titleholder of Antigua, felt invigorated. He had touched several events, chief among them the very well attended, Tribe Ice at the Jean Pierre Complex in Port-of-Spain and of course, Soca In Moka in North, Trinidad. Drue’s hard work has been paying off. Behind the scenes, when the crowds disperse, he reflects and with that reflection of his humble beginnings, he has a great sense of pride and appreciation for where he stands today. Moving with his RoyRead More

Posted On December 16, 2015By altonIn art, ensemble, life, music, News, song

Opera and Steel: Introducing Joslynne Sealey

TORONTO, ON, Canada: Having made its international debut on August 8th, 2015 in Trinidad, Joslynne Sealey – Famous Arias has fulfilled her fans’ requests for a definitive CD of her operatic vocal work. Throughout her circa 25-year-career of singing professionally, she is most proud of her collaborations with Trinidad & Tobago’s national instrument; the steelpan. Proudly featured on her CD are six collaborations between Sealey and Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra. They invited her to be a featured performer at their biennial gala Christmas concerts, “Classical Jewels” (1979, 1981 andRead More

Posted On December 4, 2015By altonIn life, music, soca, song

Mega Mick Brings Massive Hits

New York, NY (FOX FUSE) – Mega Mick brings massive hits to soca music, with a number of new releases including the Festival 868 Riddim, Vintage 45 Riddim, “Magic” by Sekon Sta and Nadia Batson, “Sorry” by Nadia Batson and “Champagne & Soca” by Sekon Sta, all now available worldwide from all major digital retailers, from FOX FUSE. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikhail “Mega Mick” Corneal first earned his musical stripes as a deejay for years, and has since evolved his talents into becoming soca’s newest hit-maker, cutting hisRead More
PURGATORIO Directed by Martine Jean 12 minutes | Haiti/USA | 2014 At the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Rosa Jean-Louis fights for her life and the survival of her child. This film is a depiction of the impact of the Dominican Republic Constitutional Tribunal’s decision of September 2013 on Dominicans of Haitian descent. The ruling rendered thousands stateless.Read More
Ongoing conflicts between undocumented immigrants from Haiti living and working toward a better life in the adjoining island nation of the Dominican Republic, and the more recent hostilities this past summer with the deportation of Haitian men, women, and children born there to non-citizen parents, is the inspiration behind the new feature film, Cristo Rey. A selection at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, this vibrantly shot and contemporary update of Romeo and Juliet, is a powerful indictment of the racism and poverty in the Dominican Republic. Set in theRead More
Being the son of late Calypso icon Rootsman is no easy task when contemplating your involvement in music. There are comparisons, expectations and pressures that have to be dealt those of which have never served as deterrents for Shawn ‘Mr. Spekks’ Thomas. His passion and love for music was a commonality that he shared with his father much to their enjoyment. Even with the passing of his father being a recent memory, Mr. Spekks continues to hold on to countless conversations that he shared with his father. One that remainsRead More

Posted On November 28, 2015By altonIn art, life, News

Launch of the Plum Tree by Martha A. Blanchard

Last evening saw the launch of ‘The Plum Tree’ by Martha A. Blanchard, at The Cultural Development Foundation Conference Room. The function was attended by fellow artistes, family and friends who came to celebrate a great milestone in the literary society of Saint Lucia and welcoming the newest author and children’s writer. “The Plumb Tree is about two friends Pella and Stacia who have big plans for a summer of fun on Helen island. When tragedy strikes, for Pella’s family, her life changes as do her chances for excelling atRead More
Sung by: Chuck Gordon ft. Fridge Written by: Juelio Nelson Produced by: Juelio Nelson Of Nugeneration Studios Mastered by: Madman Yohann Artwork by: Engine Studios Publicist: Michael Mondezie of Mic Sstarr Publicist CHUCK GORDON NO TIME LAVENTILLE, PORT-OF-SPAIN – Live in the moment. That’s the overarching message in Chuck Gordon’s new groovy soca single “No Time”. The back to back National Calypso Monarch has teamed up with ace producer Juelio Nelson and H2O Phlo alumni Jason “Fridge” Seecharan on the single that is already creating quite a buzz among socaRead More