The 20 Best Reggae Festivals in the World
The best reggae festivals on the planet span six continents, unite hundreds of thousands of fans, and carry a genre that UNESCO recognised as part of Jamaica’s intangible…
Reggae Sumfest: Complete Guide to Tickets, Lineup History, and Insider Tips
The reggae sumfest guide you need before booking your flight to Jamaica starts here. Reggae Sumfest is the largest music festival in Jamaica and the Caribbean, taking place…
Bogle Dancer: The Legend Who Invented Dancehall’s Greatest Moves (2026)
Gerald “Bogle” Levy is the single most important figure in the history of dancehall dance. As the original Bogle dancer, he invented more moves than any other individual…
London Assembly backs long-term funding for Notting Hill Carnival
The future of Notting Hill Carnival received a significant boost on Thursday 10 September, after the London Assembly voted in favour of proposals calling for secure, multi-year funding…
September 2026 Soca Fete List
September may mark the end of the UK’s main carnival season, but there is still plenty happening on the soca calendar. From fetes and live performances to cultural…
Trinidad and Tobago Celebrates 64 Years of Independence
Trinidad and Tobago marks its 64th anniversary of independence today, Monday 31 August 2026, celebrating more than six decades as an independent nation. The twin-island republic gained independence…
UCOM Carnival rebrands as Exquisite Carnival
UCOM Carnival has announced that it will rebrand as Exquisite Carnival, with the change taking effect on 3 September 2026. The move comes as the Notting Hill Carnival…
Cloaking the Goat. A new calypso tent rises in Kilburn
Caribbean calypso in a Mongolian pub? It sounded too bizarre to be true, especially given the fog of confusion surrounding this extraordinary new venture by veteran calypsonian Lord…
Vybz Kartel Walks Free: Dancehall Icon Celebrates Freedom with ‘Freedom Street’ Concert
Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was released from prison in July 2024 after serving 13 years for a murder conviction that was overturned due to juror misconduct. Following his release, Kartel announced his highly anticipated return to the stage with the "Freedom Street" concert, held on New Year's Eve at Kingston's National Stadium. The event marked Kartel's first live performance in over a decade and featured a […]
Trinidad Killa Faces Copyright Roadblock
Trinidadian artist Kern "Trinidad Killa" Joseph recently faced copyright infringement issues with his track "Eskimo," which utilized the "Big Links Riddim" produced by Full Blown Entertainment without proper authorization. As a result, the song was removed from platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. In response, Trinidad Killa announced plans to recreate the beat for "Eskimo" independently, aiming to satisfy his audience's demand for the track. He expressed disappointment […]
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