It was a great year for Soca, not just because we say so. Soca’s firm stake in the ground may be rooted in carnival, but its global reach can be attributed to the hard work that many artists, djs and fans who love soca. So many great moments this year, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to our top 10! 1. Fay-Ann makes it to the Billboard charts and Trinidadians are … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes’ Top 10 Soca Moments
Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
BOY, DON’T TOUCH ME from "Leave Me Alone" by Calypso Rose Calypso Rose, nee Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, received the World Music Award in France for her album Far From Home. The honor was bestowed on the 76-year-old legend in the midst of a stop the violence movement in her home country Trinidad. Inspired by a remixed song from Rose's album, “Leave She Alone” became … [Read more...] about Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
Top 5 Costumes for Bermuda Carnival
While Trinidad is hailed as the mecca for carnival, it can be quite expensive to play mas. With masqueraders dishing out $800+ USD for a costume that is little more than bikinis and beads! Well, Bermuda Carnival might be the place to play ah mas! I had the pleasure of witnessing the third annual Bermuda Carnival Band Launch on January 8th. While I enjoyed seeing the creative … [Read more...] about Top 5 Costumes for Bermuda Carnival