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
As the official funeral service for reggae icon Jimmy Cliff takes place this week in Kingston, Jamaica, at the National Indoor Sports Center, Louis “Louie” Grant, executive vice president and executive producer at Irie Jam Media, says that Cliff’s passing is “the end of an era.”The Government of Jam
The Brooklyn-based Tropicalfete, Inc., presented “The Finale: A Cultural Gift for the Community” on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the BMS Playhouse Theatre in Brooklyn.“The free, family-friendly event brought together residents, artists, educators, and cultural leaders for an afternoon of music, dance, theate
The year unfolded as a vibrant tapestry of Caribbean culture, music, community leadership, and diaspora engagement, particularly centered in New York City and extending across the Caribbean and international stages. From grassroots cultural recognition to global musical triumphs, each month highligh
