The Historical Roots of Soca Still Present in the Modern Era
Soca music has evolved into a seasonal expression of “jump and wave” or “wine and jam” lyrics for masqueraders and ...
Tag: carnival
10 Songs to Remind You Soca Isn’t Seasonal
When it was announced that Trinidad & Tobago’s 2021 Carnival celebrations were officially cancelled, soca artists were left with one ...
Erphaan Alves talks #noSeasons and Carnival 2021
Erphaan Alves has been performing for almost his entire life. At the age of nine, he entered his first Calypso ...
Dear Soca, We Need You Back!
How did we get here? Why are Soca artistes publicly questioning whether or not they should release new music? When ...
Fetes and Floor Plans with Yasmine Parris
Caribbean culture is easily identifiable by our vibrancy, energy and relentless desire to have fun. Amidst the joviality of our ...
Through The Lens with Negus Utopian
Negus Utopian. Unorthodox, yes. I don’t think I can start without that word as it is a main part of ...
Kickin’ It With Kandi King: All Things Carnival and StocKings
If you’re anywhere near the carnival circle, the name Kandi King (@kingkandi) might ring a bell. Recognised for her ventures ...
Fur and Feathers: Briana Schwapp Talks About Her Love For Animals and Carnival
If you have Twitter or Instagram, you probably know the name Briana Schwapp (@brischh) by now. Known for her wit ...
The Rise of Jab Jab Music
Scantily dressed, drenched in old oil, grease or tar. Cattle horn headpieces, cow chains, pots and pans. This may be ...
Ten Must-Have for Kayak Mas 2019
Carnival is looming in the Eastern Caribbean and revelers are preparing to hit the streets and fetes, dancing to the ...