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LargeUp TV: Bunji Garlin “Differentology” Live With The Roots

Words by Michellee Nelson~ Brooklyn Bowl mash up! The Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, joined The Roots (!) and the LargeUp crew for a performance of his hit song "Differentology" at Monday night's Okayplayer H... Read More...

LargeUp Premiere: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present Suns of Dub

A group, record label and sound system based between Jamaica, Trinidad and New Jersey, Suns of Dub is led by Addis Pablo, son of the late great Augustus Pablo, and producer/label co-CEO, Ras Jammy. Over the... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Caribbean Beaches

A guide to our favorite island chill spots, from hidden treasures in Jamaica to the prettiest playas of Puerto Rico.

Caribbean Cookbook: Divali in Trinidad

Words by Tishanna Williams— Imagine pillowy mounds of roti, savory curries, decadent sweets and exotic spices competing for your taste buds' attention, each leaving you craving for more. This will surely... Read More...

Trini Dip: Watch Q-Major + Freetown Collective’s “Good Swimma” Video

Director Damian Marcano captures a slice of life on the shores of Trinidad in his new video for Q-Major and the Freetown Collective's "Good Swimma." The uplifting message of the song—a fresh hybrid of regga... Read More...

Film Fete: The Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival 2013

Words by Tishanna Williams— Today marks the official start of the 8th annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, or ttff/13. A venture of the Trinidad and Tobago Film Company, the event, known for offerin... Read More...

BOIS!: Reviving Trinidad’s Stickfighting Traditions

Words by Tishanna Williams— Kalinda is a dance-like marital art brought to Caribbean slave plantations from the Congo and Angola, fought with a specially-crafted and spiritually-prepared stick or 'bois' ... Read More...

Celebrating Caribbean Culture: 50 Years of Trinidad & Tobago’s Best Village Competition

Words by Tishanna Williams— One year after celebrating 50 years of Independence, Trinidad and Tobago is in the midst of commemorating another half century with the 50th Anniversary of the Prime Minister'... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Jillionaire on Machel Montano’s “Come Dig It”

Words by Jillionaire— Have you noticed how soca is sounding more and more like U.K. dance music these days? Well, the king of soca, Machel Montano, was about 18 years ahead of his time. A youthful Machel... Read More...

Ready For Di Road: Watch Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer— The video for Bunji Garlin's "Differentology" is one of the most anticipated ever from a soca artist. "Differentology" was the breakout tune of Trinidad's carnival season, a season... Read More...

AUDIO: Jus Now Remix Machel Montano + Kes the Band

Words by Jesse Serwer— Jus Now, the international production combo consisting of Bristol, England's Interface and T&T-based LAZAbeam, are making some of the freshest soca right now. (They also made ... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The 10 Best Caribbean Beers

From the Bahamas to Barbados, here's the best island-made brews.

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