PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is disappointed at the decision taken by the private organizers of the International Soca Monarch competition to cancel the show this year because of a lack of funding.

New York, New York - As New York opened its first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana, New York-based, international acts Mr Easy and Kyah Baby have been giving music lovers the ultimate smoker's anthem!

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Around the world, there are people of Caribbean ancestry, fighting the good fight with high hopes of establishing the Soca music genre, as a solid one, on the international music market. DJ Spice of TeamSoca.com is one such person. In 2008 when he made the decision to “do something for the culture,” he envisioned an international music spectrum, inclusive of Caribbean artistes, DJs and personalities. His mission continues.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Promoters are pushing the envelope this Carnival. With thousands anticipated to arrive in Trinidad and Tobago in the month of February, a wide selection of premium events are taking shape. Competition breeds variety and ups the anti, no doubt. It is certainly something that the team organizing the Beach House premium all-inclusive say, they revel in.

Miami, FL - The Univisión network has announced the official list of nominees for the annual Premio lo Nuestro gala, and the undisputed queen of the tropical genre, Olga Tañón, is nominated in two categories once again, being the Artist with the most Lo Nuestro Awards in history.

Miami, Florida - International entertainer Shinehead kicked off his new year of music milestones with an unexpected viral moment! Shared thousands of times, the wildly diverse artist's "Yesterday's Price" video clip has caused quite a stir on the Internet.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Marge Blackman, the daughter of Soca music inventor, Ras Shorty I, has written “the song of the decade.” These were her words to Rodney Julius, a US based artist she’s collaborated with on a track that’s described as a song of service to country, and perhaps the world.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - The name ‘General Grant’ is one that most people in Trinidad and Tobago and across the region, know and appreciate. A part of the music business for over 40 years, Grant maintains relevance, releasing new music frequently, and pushing hard to deliver to the people. Another Carnival celebration now in focus at home in Trinidad and Tobago, General Grant says he wants his flowers while he’s still alive, lamenting that while many artistes often go unrecognized for their contributions, they are certainly the ones who represent for country, wherever they go.

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA – This month, the island of Saint Lucia is showcasing its cultural heritage with the 30th edition of the Nobel Laureate Festival to celebrate Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Coffee lovers, both locally and internationally, can mark Saturday, March 25, 2023 on their calendars as the date when the highly anticipated Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival will make its grand return.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Soca sweetheart, Nadia Batson has emerged as one of the top entertainers this carnival. For that reason, the singer/songwriter was chosen as one of two headline acts for Randy Glasgow’s ‘Soca For Her’ event, which takes place in February. “Our role in this industry, isn’t all business. As a promoter, we engage talent and deliver opportunities for artistes like Nadia and so many others, to live out their dreams, showcasing their ability to the world,” said Glasgow.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Cabinet has approved specific financial measures to assist the Steelband movement for Carnival 2023 and the Panorama competition for 2023.