Carnival articles
For the second week running we find King Socrates of St. Kitts/Nevis, being featured as the main attraction at ‘The Tabernacle’, Powis Square, London, by special invitation of The Association of British Calypsonians. This was great and welcoming news when first the story broke about the reaction to his debut appearance on Friday, August 9th, […]
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 […]
Red Bull Music Academy Turns up the Volume at Nottingham Carnival A crowd of over 5,800 brought carnival spirit to the Forest Recreation Ground with a nine-hour celebration of Afro-Caribbean and bassline music, on the Red Bull Music Academy Sound System stage. UK electronic music stalwart and one third of Magnetic Man, Artwork, put in […]
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 […]
Get ready for The Soca Road March 2013 The Soca Road March (UK) is about creating awareness and showing support for The UK based Soca Artists and their music. The 2013 Soca Road March (UK) contenders are: Orlando Perez – Summer Girl & Wine That Body Lutenants – Sleeping Giants & Doh Lecture Me Natia […]