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Trinidad and Tobago’s global musical influence continues to rise as Soca sensation Kes The Band makes a vibrant appearance in the newly-released Netflix film Madea’s Destination Wedding with his celebratory track “Love It.” Jamaican entertainment publicist, Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of the New York-based Destine Media, told Caribbean Life that the track, “a joyful dancehall/reggae fusion,” […]

Though one of their numbers during Worship Service, at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church (FSUMC), on Sunday, July 20, was “Three Men on a Mountain,” Brooklyn’s Apostolic Voices are just that – three men on a mountain.  With their home church at Miller Evangelical Christian Union, 1110 President St. in Brooklyn, the pre-eminent Caribbean-born gospel […]

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has lent his voice to the official remix of Moliy’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly),” dropping it on Friday, July 11 via Bashment Sound. The high-energy remix, titled “Shake It to the Max (TUFF)”, is produced by acclaimed hitmakers Disco Neil and Silent Addy. “Already surging […]

The Caribbean Elite Group (CEG), host of the Caribbean Music Awards, has announced the first wave of distinguished honorees for what is considered to be Caribbean music’s biggest night at Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Aug. 28. CEG said on July 7 that the awards “celebrate the music legends whose contributions have profoundly shaped […]

The Brooklyn-based Caribbean cultural group Tropicalfete, Inc., said on Tuesday that Trinidadian steelpan virtuoso and cultural ambassador Joshua Regrello recently visited its headquarters on New York Avenue coaching the group’s Steel Ensemble on proper playing techniques. Regrello recently secured a Guinness World Record by playing the steelpan for 31 uninterrupted hours. “On behalf of the […]

Dancehall deejay Beenie Man and soca sensation Patrice Roberts are the first from a multi-genre lineup to kick off the five-borough summer music cooler Rise Up NYC. The pair is slated to headline a free concert at Wingate Park on July 19. Fans of the Jamaican reggae stylist and Trinidad and Tobago soca sensation are […]

Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) on Thursday, Jul. 10, officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural showcase. The festival, scheduled for Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, will be held at Windsor Park […]

Perennial Grenadian Calypso King-turned-Gospel artiste Edson “King Ajamu” Mitchell has dropped “Blessed Love,” hoping to positively impact listeners globally. “The song was written and released with the intent of getting a positive message to the people in the midst of an avalanche of negative songs dominating our airwaves at home and around the world,” Ajamu […]

Jamaican entertainment publicist Rickardo W. Shuzzr said on Sunday, June 22, Alkaline, the renowned Jamaican dancehall artist, delivered “a mesmerizing performance” at the sold-out Rebel Night Club in Toronto, Canada, captivating over 4,500 fans. “With anticipation building since New Rules’ debut in April at the Wembley Arena, with over 12,000 fans witnessing, Toronto was in […]

With just over two weeks remaining before Reggae Sumfest, the world’s premier reggae event, unfolds in Montego Bay, Jamaica, organizers are brimming with confidence and anticipation. This year’s staging, scheduled for July 13–19, is shaping up to be one of the best in the festival’s history. Festival head honcho Joe Bogdanovich told Caribbean Life that […]