Caribbean Music
On Monday 26th August, Soca Johnny was crowned Road March King after his song ‘Don’t Do That’ was the most played UK Soca of Notting Hill Carnival. This is the second time the former UK Soca Monarch King has won the Notting Hill Carnival Road March. ‘Don’t do That’ was released in May 2013 by […]
Jamaican Reggae Dub Poet Yasus Afari’s New Album Public Secret is Out Now Jamaican reggae artist and dub poet virtuoso Yasus Afari brings his eclectic and celebrated brand of Caribbean music to the masses with his new album Public Secret, out now from FOX FUSE. The digital album is available worldwide from all major digital […]
Watch the video of Ellie Mannette: Father of the Modern Steel Drum Ellie Mannette, born in Trinidad in 1927, is considered “the father of the modern steel drum.” He is the director of the Modern Tuning Project at West Virginia University, and an artist-in-residence. Mannette has worked for 75 years to develop and popularize the […]
Listen to the beat of Jamaica’s musical history courtesy of the school that helped make it possible! Alpha Boys’ School Radio is a celebration of the legacy established by the Kingston, Jamaica-based school responsible for the education and musical development of Jamaica’s premiere jazz, ska, reggae and dancehall pioneers. Featuring music performed by Alpha’s incomparable […]
Come and hear your favourite Calypsonians The London Calypso Tent is the premier cultural precursor to the annual Notting Hill Carnival. 2013 celebrates 21 years of the London Calypso Tent. The five-week annual pre-Carnival spectacular – come and hear your favourite Calypsonians. Enjoy authentic calypso and uniquely memorable performances. London Calypso Tent Dates 2013. Friday […]