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Machel vs Bunji
It’s a Carnival miracle. The blog title is a lie. The feud is over. Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin are together on one track and it’s fire! Heh HA! Fanism unlocked. I lurve eet! My friend Keegan Taylor, soca producer, stick fighter is one of the writers. I heard the song and immediately called him…
Calypso Rose Returns Victorious
Dr. McCartha Linda Sandy-Lewis is back in Trinidad, having arrived safely from Paris. Victoire de Music, we’ve been referring to it as the French Grammy. Her manager says she’s still breaking ground. She is the first Caribbean person to win a Victoire, and to receive a standing ovation at the ceremony for her performance Save…
Bird Song Needs a Home
BySoyiniIt was a pretty high powered panel that came out on Monday to speak about the eviction notice that was handed out to Birdsong Academy. The owner, Ramdath Maharai will take possession of his property on March 15. Birdsong say they will not challenge his order but they need 2 years to find a new…
New Artists at 101 Art Gallery
I finally made my way to 101 Art Gallery to peep their exciting exhibition of the works of Dunieski Lora Pileta, “Ayo” Joy Phillip and Alexander Guerrero. Thank God I did because it ends today. My fave was Dunieski, his Bois Cano Angel in bronze is featured in the above photograph. His series of moko…
For Your Grammy Consideration
BySoyiniBetween October 3rd -15th Grammy voters are shifting through all the songs and spoken word pieces that were submitted for the 2026 awards. This year Trinidadian singer/ songwriters have really submitted songs that may receive the coveted nods. Close to 30 artistes in over 20 categories have put their music, and one spoken work piece…
Calypso Rose Wins WOMEX Artist of the Year 2016
WOMEX drew to a close for its 22nd edition with the Award ceremony Sunday, 23 October. Delegates gathered in Santiago de Compostela’s Auditorio Abanca to celebrate the careers and achievements in artistry and professionalism by three key world music players. Calypso legend Calypso Rose (Trinidad & Tobago) was presented with the WOMEX 16 Artist Award; Colombian…