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At 17 years old, a serendipitous encounter with Frank Sinatra and his long-time pal Jilly Rizzo changed the trajectory of Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander’s career forever: Alexander would soon become the house pianist for the famed Jilly’s club in New York City and develop a unique relationship with its most famous patron. Sinatra’s centennial elicits fond memories of Alexander’s time spent at the intimate hangout, and with the help of GRAMMY® Award-winning and DownBeat Critics Poll-dominating singer Kurt Elling, he will share stories and anecdotes from a treasured and rareRead More

An executive decision has been made to extend the opportunity for foreign carnival attendees to experience Fire Fete in 2016. The event will now take place in the heat of the carnival action, on Wednesday February 3rd at a venue that will soon be announced. The decision comes amid much concern by foreigners over what many frequent carnival visitors, have coined, the lack of the authentic carnival vibe. In what is essentially a decision with culture and country at heart, the Fire Services of Trinidad and Tobago, in tandem withRead More

Raggamuffin is Australasia’s premier reggae and roots festival and features an unrivalled line-up of top international and local artists. From new reggae and urban acts to the bona fide legends, the festival has already seen huge artists such as UB40, Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill, three of Bob Marley’s sons, Ice Cube, Chronixx and Cypress Hill take the stages, alongside Kiwi favourites including Katchafire, House of Shem and Aaradhna. Going into it’s ninth year, the next Raggamuffin will take place on Saturday 20 February 2016 and includes first announcement headlinersRead 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

We know exactly what you say about us. And you know what? Yes we are. Especially when it involves creating major waves in Soca. But can you blame us? Given the history between Precision Productions and Kerwin Du Bois, we are betting instead that you will clique up, and help us turn the whole genre on its tail with this new release. Building on the rampant success and natural camaraderie between the two camps, Kerwin and the Precision team are crashing limitations and surging forward with a fresh sound, whichRead More

Simply Natural Family (SNF) serves up its new hit “Lickah” by Remixah, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 27, 2015, from FOX FUSE. Based in Trindad and Tobago, SNF is a group of talented producers, musicians, songwriters and creators. Their overall mission is to spread unity and positive vibes through the vehicle of music and “Lickah” does just that. Produced by Robert “SN” Baptiste for SNF, the sizzling track was released for the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season. With intoxicating vocals from Trinidadian soca slayer Joshua “Remixah” Alexander,Read More

Written by Mark ‘Ataklan’ Jiminez Produced by Shallon ‘Dred Wizard’ Bailey Executive Producer Mark ‘Ataklan’ Jiminez for TAJ Records Mastered by Nicholas Hoyte Ataklan’s 1st official Carnival 2K16 release ‘Wine Thief’ takes us back to the basics in this year’s Soca Renaissance. The Midnight Robber is at it again with this mischievous and infectious track. ‘Wine Thief’ refreshes the distinctly Trinbagonian essence of high energy partying with a vibrant and iconic sound.Read More

Terry Seales is back. The original ‘winer boi’ of soca rotates into the spotlight with a hit making chuntey soca collaboration with Soca Elvis entitled “Island Girl”. The former New Creation crooner is at his vocal best on the mid-tempo Maha Production-track that’s already a red hot favourite among fans of the genre. “Really and truly I haven’t gone anywhere I’ve always been in and around music if not actively creating. But it feels good to be able to put out music again and to see the overwhelming response it’sRead More

ARTIST : Nubiaan GENRE: Soca SONG TITLE: “Connection” (based on a true story) PRODUCER :WIZZ Records (Shawn mr. Roots Mitchel) SONG WRITTEN BY: Arshad Nubiaan Salandy new song album music soca new, song, album, music, soca #new #song #album #music #socaRead More

Apartment 19 music is set to release a unique project poised to dominate the holiday season. The ten year old imprint, responsible for a number of hit singles from dancehall duo RDX, has created its first ever Juggling riddim project; inspired by, and designed for the ladies and the men who love them. The Gyalla Park riddim, features an all-star lineup of artistes who rule the proverbial ‘Gyal Segment’; Spice, RDX, Razor B, QQ, Liquid, Mr. Vegas, Kalado, Macka Diamond and Raytid. The decision to produce this concept as aRead More