Fatima Fete 2025: A Night of Sensational Music, Delectable Cuisine, and Epic Surprises
The 2025 edition of Fatima Fete was nothing short of a cultural and culinary spectacle- a true feast for the senses. Held under the theme D Melting Pot, the event celebrated the rich and diverse flavors of Trinidad and Tobago while delivering an unforgettable night of entertainment. Let’s be honest—at an all-inclusive fete, the food and the drinks are just as important as the music! This
Machel Montano Among 34 Artistes to Compete in BMobile Chutney Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
Machel Montano is among the 34 artistes who have qualified for the semi-finals of the 30th anniversary BMobile Chutney Soca Monarch (CSM). The semi-finals, set for February 8 at La Tropical, Rig Compound in La Romaine, will feature defending champion Rick Ramoutar and a range of past winners, including nine-time champion Rikki Jai and Neval Chatelal, who is making a comeback after several years. The event,
Machel Montano Reflects on Historic Tiny Desk Debut: A Milestone for Soca Music
Iconic Soca artist Machel Montano has shared his pride and gratitude after his groundbreaking performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert, which marked the debut of the Soca genre on the globally renowned platform. The concert, released during Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival season, showcased Montano's artistry in a stripped-down live-band setup, celebrating soca alongside the legacies of global music icons like Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Coldplay. Montano described
YCG Stars On The Rise: Yung Kymani Ready To Prove That Children Really Can Do It All!
Kymani Hector-Kalloo is a young boy on a mission to conquer every musical goal he has set for himself. The 10-year-old made his debut with a Hip Hop song, Tribute To Mama, in 2022. He quickly widened his musical scope, penning his first Soca offering in 2023. This song-Soca Paradise- cemented his place among the rising stars to watch in T&T and earned him two titles-
Carnival Rewind: Ten of the Most Talked About Moments of Trinidad Carnival 2024
The curtains have closed on Carnival 2024, leaving us on a high with memories to last until the next go-round. As we reminisce on the magic of the short season, Your Caribbean Guide takes you through our wrap-up of 10 of the biggest moments of Carnival 2024. View this post on Instagram
Machel Returns To His Roots With The Release Of “Soul Of Calypso”
Machel Montano fans were thrown into a frenzy on Wednesday when news broke that he had released his first song of the season. While it wasn't the usual style of music that the Soca Icon is renowned for, people just seemed happy to have at least one MM offering to take them through the season. "Soul of Calypso" signals Montano's return to his Calypso roots. In a message