Written by: David Lawrence
Before Covid19 cast its long shadow across the world, Trinidad was able to bask in the glory of 2020 carnival and all the festivities that preceded it. Caribbean Entertainment Hub was privileged to capture some of the most memorable events that have become pre-carnival stables. From fetes like: Nailah Blackman’s ‘Sokah Origins’, Voice’s ‘Cavanal’, ‘Socalize’, ‘Sekon Sunday’, ‘Out In South’, ‘Soca Spree’ in Tobago, ‘Soka With Her’, Patrice Roberts’ ‘Strength Of A Woman’, and ‘Soca Monarch Finals’, our cameras were there to preserve these as memories for history.
With the cancellation of 2021 carnival, recalling pass carnivals have become more precious to carnival lovers than ever. To help you reminisce, we at CEH have compiled a video playlist of our ten most impressive soca performances recorded for Trinidad carnival 2020.
So, Soca Lovers! On ‘Old Years Night’ (New Year’s Eve Night), push back your furniture, turn up the volume on your home theater system and allow yourself to fully be entertain by:
Yes!! This Is Sweet Soca. Enjoy!!
Now the time has come to honor the local hero and the Sangre Grande Festival Committee without much ado presented a trophy to Ravi B, as their Soca Superstar for 2025. Of course, such an honor must be celebrated, and Ravi B took the mic and showed why he is worthy of such an accolade.
Read more ...Kes’ first release for Carnival 2025, “Cocoa Tea” has topped the US iTunes Reggae chart and several streaming platforms, charts, and playlists in countries all around the region and the US. The song was released on November 15th just before the band of brothers from south Trinidad embarked on their third annual US East Coast Tour.
Read more ...Miami Carnival is more than just an event, it is a movement of culture, community, and Caribbean pride,” said the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee. “From the children who represent the future of Carnival to the global stars headlining our main stage, every element is designed to showcase the artistry, unity, and joy of the Caribbean experience.
Read more ...In a night that celebrated the best in Caribbean gospel music, Trinidad & Tobago’s own Music Minister Marc Isaacs emerged as a standout force at the 2025 Marlin Awards, taking home not one but two major accolades.
Read more ...Jab Jab, the mass of the downtrodden, the music of the simple man has now ascended into prominence and respectability on the carnival scene. Jab has been around since the origin of carnival, Jab Molassie in Trinidad and Jab Jab in Grenada.
Read more ...Now That Afrobeat Has Its Own Grammy Category, What About Soca?
By: Adela ScotlandNow that Afrobeat creators have the opportunity to win the prestigious award in their own category it begs the question why hasn’t Soca gotten its own category yet? Like Afrobeat, Soca has also been around since the 1970s and it is also a fusion of different rhythms and styles. It has also gained worldwide popularity within the last couple of years and there are artists who are talented enough and deserving of the accolade.
Read more ...Visual artist Andrea Mckenzie may now live in Atlanta, Georgia but her bold, stunning works of art remain infused with her Trinidadian roots and Caribbean culture.
“My family legacy and Carnival is my foundation. I come from a lineage of creatives”, …
Spice: Colorism and Black Hypocrisy
By: Charmaine LindsayJamaican, Dancehall artist Spice, whose real name is Grace Hamilton is most popular for her erotic songs, and music videos with her acrobatic female dancers. However, she took a break from that routine to speak out against colorism. She did this in her recent social media stunt, and soon after released single, “Black Hypocrisy”.
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