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One of Barbados’ most anticipated charity events, Soca Goes Gold, is set to return for its seventh edition on Saturday at CARIFESTA House, Waterford, St Michael. Last year, the effort raised more than ...

duo have been performing on stages across the country, it was clear that the crowd just can’t get enough of them. By the end of the night, they both performed their 2025 hits on the 12:12 Riddim Ms ...

It’s officially Carnival week and the feteing fever is already high. The soca spirit was fully ignited in revellers on Easter Monday as I Love Soca kick-started what will undoubtedly be a week of ...

Despite the challenge in finding a venue to host the event, the road to Carnival was not blocked for the promoters of Soca Therapy. The soca party brought the vibes and energy to 36 Hope Road in St ...

A major music festival will return this summer after a five-year hiatus. Soca versus Reggae will bring the music back during the Cup Match holiday, with promises of an explosive revival of the ...

Soca Versus Reggae [SVR] will be held this August, with the organizer saying “this return promises to be momentous.” A spokesperson said, “In the years since Soca Versus Reggae [SVR] last lit up a ...

If there’s a current “big three” when it comes to different styles of Caribbean music, it’s probably reggae, dancehall and soca. Between Buju Banton’s Stateside return and Vybz Kartel’s release from ...

Soca musician Machel Montano shares his recs for enjoying his home nation during Carnival season and beyond. Trinidad and Tobago, a twin-island nation in the southern Caribbean renowned for its annual ...

Trinidad and Tobago, a twin-island nation in the southern Caribbean renowned for its annual Carnival celebration (3-4 March 2025), has far more to offer visitors than just massive parades. The ...

As the 2025 Carnival season hits full throttle, one thing is clear: soca remains as infectious as ever. Yet, this year’s dominant soca anthems—many of which celebrate rum drinking as their central ...

Diana Chapman achieved a remarkable milestone by earning the coveted Soca Monarch crown in her hometown of Linden with her song “Welcome to my Home” on Saturday. Osei Clarke (OKC) secured second place ...