Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched the National Gospel Festival, “Glory in Paradise,” in collaboration with faith-based and community partners. The first festival will be held on Feb. 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Windsor Park Sports Stadium.The announcement w
In an age of digital noise drowning out artistry, Dancehall artist 1SkiOG cuts through with force and originality.With a plethora of releases that resonate with his growing global fan base, the young star is poised and well-equipped for success in his upcoming musical year, according to 1SkiOG’s man
This year, composer, pianist, bandleader, six-time GRAMMY winner, and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill, along with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, will be hosting a free Concert Series at El Museo del Barrio’s El Teatro building, on March 13 & 14, and May 15 & 16.This residency brings to
Michelle A. Henry is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading contemporary cultural voices — a calypsonian, vocalist, saxophonist, and cultural practitioner —whose career spans more than two decades.Singing since age six, Henry told Caribbean Life on Jan. 5 that she formed an early, lasting relationship
Reggae icon Beres Hammond will headline the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise, joining an all-star roster.Organizers announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, that Hammond — whose catalog of love songs and anthems spans generations—will headline alongside dancehall powerhouse Busy Signal, bringing unmatched energy and
Georgetown, Guyana-born singer Nesta Nelson, known to fans as “Hot Gyal” Nesta, is stepping confidently into the new year with a new dancehall single on a “Ride,” continuing her momentum from previous releases.Released on Jan. 1, “Ride” was produced by dancehall producer Damion “Jkeez” Hewitt of Jke
Grenadian-born gospel artist and minister Ijeal Joseph has released a new single, “Perfect.”“This song, ‘Perfect’, was born from a very real moment in my journey,” Joseph, a Brooklyn resident, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Jan. 5. “It came during Inspiration & Light, a 31-day daily devotional journ
On Jan. 16, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Elvis Francois, will be releasing his new EP, “Realignment,” from which the first single, “I’ll Be” has been released.According to a press release published on Oct. 17, 2025 by Shore Fire Media, “From the soulful inspiration conjured up on opening track ‘Good Morni
A Change.org petition calling for the deportation of 43-year-old Trinidad-born rapper Onika Tanya Maraj, known as Nicki Minaj, has reached more than 120,000 supporters. Initiated last year by liberal game-changing activists at Change.org, their numbers surged to disproportionate proportions with a
The Brooklyn-based Everybody’s magazine has selected Trinidad and Tobago Soca superstar and calypsonian Machel Montano as its Person of the Year 2025, highlighting his influence and exceptional impact.Herman Hall, the Grenadian-born publisher of Everybody’s magazine, told Caribbean Life on Monday, D
