Paula Lindo Friday 27 March 2020 Cabin fever is setting in for many people as they self-isolate during the covid19 pandemic. In an effort to offset this, the TT Film Festival (TTFF) will be hosting an online screening series called #WatchAMovieOnUs, from March 28 to April 10. The TTFF is currently being managed by the Filmmakers … Continue reading
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Jadel on a mission in soca music (February 3, 2020)
2020 is Plenty is soca artiste Jardine “Jadel” Legere’s motto for the 2020 Carnival season. In addition to releasing six songs in the run-up to the season, she has been chosen to take part in both the Power and Groovy categories of the International Soca Monarch Semifinals on February 2. Legere said she has always … Continue reading
Trinidad Killa… a positive voice from the ghetto (January 22, 2020)
Local dancehall and soca artiste Kern “Trinidad Killa” Joseph says his mission in the music industry is to give upcoming youth a chance. This follows on his recent success with the songs Gunman in She Hole and Power in Soca (Dyy Zess). Joseph said he has been in the music industry for 17 years, and … Continue reading
Richochae and Blackstarr hit the mark (January 7, 2020)
Singer and producer Ricardo “Ricochae/Party Gud” James continues to work hard to achieve his goals to take soca music to an international level. He has released two songs for Carnival 2020, Feeling Ah Feeling, and Take Soca, and he’s working on an international album, I’m Ready. James said his artiste name, Party Gud, is an … Continue reading
Project Charlo goes to Kafe Blue (January 2, 2020)
Musician and instrumentalist Charlo Alfonso’s upcoming concert, Project Charlo, will take place on January 9, 2020, at Kafe Blue (formerly Kaiso Blues Cafe), Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. The concert is being held in aid of raising funds towards Alfonso’s final semester at Northern Illinois University, where he is doing an MFA in Steel Pan Performance. Alfonso … Continue reading
Farenite goes higher with Transit Album (December 31, 2019)
Gospel music artiste Pastor Samuel Selkridge’s album Transit continues to make waves following its release in November. The album, including the hit single Still Standing, has been nominated for five awards at the upcoming Gospel Music Awards of T&T. Selkridge said the 16-track gospel album has gotten positive feedback since it was released digitally on … Continue reading
Ronnie Ollivierre plans big next year (December 2, 2019)
Soca Parang artiste Ronnie “Champion Ronoman” Ollivierre is celebrating over 20 years in the genre. His newest songs Pelau and Handbag have already been released and he is working on a Power Soca for Carnival 2020. Ollivierre was called Rono in school, and when he grew up, the man suffix was added, leading to the … Continue reading
Her Majesty Stacey Sobers reigns at Kafe Blue (November 30, 2019)
It takes magic to be able to draw a full house to a calypso/jazz/soca concert on the same night as Single Pan Band Finals. Songstress Stacey Sobers achieved this feat with her show Crackers and Cheese at Kafe Blue (formerly Kaiso Blues Cafe) on November 23. Each patron was presented with a cracker and cheese … Continue reading
Christmas at the Carib (November 27, 2019)
Soca Parang Queen Marcia Miranda celebrates 30 years in the business this year. In addition to releasing new music, she continues to maintain a hectic schedule, including headlining the Christmas at the Carib concert on December 8, in a return to the venue of her first-ever live concert. Miranda’s new song is Solamente, written by … Continue reading
In Defense of Calypso at Kafe Blue (November 26, 2019)
In a time when audiences are becoming more discerning about what shows they go to and what they spend their money on, having sold-out shows is a major achievement. Calypsonian Krisson Joseph drew two sell-out crowds to his recent show, In Defense of Calypso V: Family Matters, at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The audience, mainly … Continue reading
