International Soca powerhouse Kes the Band will light up the legendary Budweiser Stage in Toronto on June 14, 2025, marking a historic moment for Caribbean music and culture in Canada.“Toronto was one of the very first cities we toured outside of our home, Trinidad & Tobago — and it’s held a special
Vincentians in New York on Sunday got a sample what is expected to be in store for them for Vincy Mas 2025, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival Development Committee (CDC), partnering with the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, launched the natio
Raehann (pronounced Ray-Ann) Bryce-Davis is a mezzo-soprano opera singer whose family is from Jamaica. She was born in Mexico, while her sisters were born in Canada, and they mostly grew up in Texas with their parents.Bryce-Davis acknowledges her mom as the most significant influence on becoming a p
As if Trinidad did not have enough problems with felony crimes and deviant youths, the island’s cabinet has decided to restrict Jamaican Dance Hall King Vybz Kartel’s public appearances ahead of his May 31 show in the country in the interest of public safety and security, officials said.Newly electe
Brooklyn-based Jammins Events confirmed on Tuesday, May 13, that Beenie Mman, Chris Martin, Kevin Lyttle, and Louie Culture will headline a high-energy show at UBS Arena in Queens on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Weekend.Dancehall hitmaker Beenie Man is set to triumphantly return to New York
New York-based, Jamaican-born Cecil B The Artist says a cover of Luciano’s “Over The Hills” is scheduled for release this month. Cecil B said he and producer Ricky Myrie have been crafting songs in multiple recording sessions in New York for the past year. One of the tracks from those collaborations
Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef “Joe” Bogdanovich confirmed on Monday that Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter Moliy, who has captivated the world with her viral hit “Shake It To The Max,” has been added to the impressive roster for Reggae Sumfest 2025.The event is slated for Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaic
Global dancehall icon Sean Paul and hip-hop heavyweight Wiz Khalifa are joining forces to launch one of the hottest tours of the year — the Good Vibes Only Tour — featuring special guest DaBaby.Kicking off July 6 in Darien Center, NY, the 15-date North American amphitheater run promises “a high-octa
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has added an exciting new event to the Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025 schedule. CTO said on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Caribbean Cultural Showcase, which celebrates Caribbean music, dance, cuisine, and artistry, will take place at The Westin New York
Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born DJ and producer Jah Teff says he’s gearing up to release a six-song digital EP titled “Up The Music Vol.” on May 10. The project, produced under his “Up Deh Music Productions” record label, features a dynamic lineup of dancehall artists and showcases Teff’s signature ri
