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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...

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Bussa Move: Watch Busta Rhymes’ “Twerk It” Video with Nicki Minaj

Words by Jesse Serwer— To say we've been anticipating the arrival of Busta Rhymes and Nicki Minaj's "Twerk It" video would be an understatement. Here's a few reasons why: —For the corner of the music wo... Read More...

Video: Machel Montano + Freetown Collective “Represent” For Trinidad

Words by Jesse Serwer— The 13-minute-long clip for Machel Montano and Trini band Freetown Collective's "Represent (Remix)" is definitely not your typical soca video. As much of a short film as it is a mu... Read More...

Impressions: The Styles of Miami Broward Carnival

Photos by Jesse Serwer and Simone Serwer— Visitors from New York are a huge contingent at Miami Carnival weekend but the October event (or the Miami Broward One Carnival, as it's known in full) is a whol... Read More...

Toppa Top 11: Walshy Fire’s 11 Things You Must Do at Miami Carnival

Words by Walshy Fire, Photo by Matt Goias— Headed to Miami Carnival this weekend? The carnival itself isn't 'til Sunday (on the road outside of Sun Life Stadium, home of the Dolphins and the Hurricanes... Read More...

Tun Up, Louder! Mr. Vegas, Kes the Band + Bunji Garlin Remix “Party Tun Up”

Words by Emily Shapiro— The chill of fall is creeping into the air in New York and elsewhere but a sizzling remix of Mr. Vegas’ hit “Party Tun Up” can help keep you warm. The song features Trini soca mas... Read More...

Homecoming Queen: Watch Nicki Minaj’s “Pound the Alarm” Video

Words by Jesse Serwer— Nicki Minaj's Trini fans have been waiting a long time for the Port-of-Spain born MC to properly tribute her culture. Roman Reloaded's "Pound the Alarm" isn't really there musicall... Read More...

Fresh Trinis of Bel Air: Jillionaire Interviews Kes the Band In LA

Words by Jillionaire, Photos by Daryll Willoughby— When we heard that 2011's T&T Groovy Soca Monarch(s) Kes the Band would be visiting California for a month of recording, shows, networking and all-a... Read More...

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