Carnival Checklist: A Guide to Real Culture at Trinidad Carnival
Carnival in Trinidad is not only about wining and feting. Get a true Trini experience with these seasonal events.
Real Mas: The Other Side of Trinidad Carnival
A photographic journey into the heart of the Caribbean's biggest street party.
SpongeBob Skank: N.E.R.D. Dip in the Caribbean with “Squeeze Me”
The theme song from the upcoming SpongeBob movie is inspired by ska and early soca .
Chatting with The Chinaman: 2 Live Crew’s Fresh Kid Ice On Trinidad + Miami Bass
The 2 Live Crew co-founder was America's first Black, Chinese and Caribbean MC.
Impressions: Machel Montano Takes The UN
Go behind the scenes with soca superstar Machel Montano as he pays a visit to the United Nations.
Miss Calypso: Maya Angelou’s Caribbean Roots
A look into Maya Angelou's 1950s-era career as a calypso singer and dancer, including her 1957 album Miss Calypso and a subsequent film, Calypso Heat Wave
Large Up Interview: Jus Now Are Taking Soca Back to The Future
Our latest interview unmasks the masterminds behind the latest evolution in soca: LAZABeam and Sam Interface, collectively known as Jus Now.
Carnival Playlist: The Sounds of St. Thomas Carnival
Words by Kaya.lah—
As the Caribbean Carnival calendar goes, after the March Madness of Brazil, T&T and Dominica, it’s up to Jamaica, then St. Maarten and Rock City—that's St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.— to car... Read More...
Big People Ting: Farmer Nappy on Soca + Big People Parties
Words by Saxon Baird, Photos by Kordel Fermin—
Farmer Nappy has been a major player in the soca scene for over 30 years but it’s only recently that he’s become more a household name in Trinidad and beyond.... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Machel Montano’s “Too Young To Soca”
Words by Jesse Serwer—
Another year, another set of crowns for Machel Montano. "Mr. Fete" won the Power category again at the International Soca Monarch competiton on Friday with "Ministry of Road (M.O.R... Read More...
Carnival, 101: Arubian Carnival
Words by Lil Tiger—
Photo: kees_bimbam/Flickr
Arubian Carnaval is in full swing and, this year, the tiny and famously happy island is doing it big for the celebration's 60th anniversary.
The season i... Read More...
Check It Deeply: Reggae Goes Soca
Words by Michellee Nelson—
There was a time not that long ago where reggae and soca artists were at odds with one another, instead of in harmony. Check out this video from Reggae Sunsplash '91, where foundat... Read More...