The inaugural Grenada Caribbean Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 22nd, at Port Louis Lawn in the parish of Saint George. The organizers are promising a vibrant, unforgettable evening of music with an extraordinary lineup of artists.
Confirmed are: Mr. Killa, Patrice Roberts, Lila Ike, Sabrina Francis, and Jeverson. Tickets can be purchased via go2fete-dot-com.
The 2024 Tampa Bay International Carnival is just around the corner, and it promises to be an unforgettable weekend of pulsating rhythms, dazzling costumes, and mouthwatering island cuisine.
On Saturday, July 13th, and Sunday, July 14th, the Carnival will take over Albert Whitted Park (480 Bayshore Drive Southeast) in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida. The festivities will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days, giving plenty of time to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
This year’s event is hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Central Florida, Inc. Headlining the festival are Kes The Band, Desperados Steel Orchestra, reggae legends Inner Circle, Don Chezina, Notch, and many more.
When the live acts take a break, the following DJs will fill in: OsoCity, David Marquez, DJ Spice, DJ Kirky C, DJ D-Nero, and DJ Lips Int’l. These talented spinners will keep the Carnival vibes going strong throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, July 20th, the 2024 Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival will be staged at Bayfront Festival Park (5th Ave West and Railroad Street) in Duluth, Minnesota.
This year’s lineup includes Nigerian-American actor and singer Rotimi, Jamaican stars Gramps Morgan, Alaine, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Saint Lucian soca sensation Motto, Congolese-American singer Dia Toti, and DJ Sound of Fujun. This diverse bill ensures a day of non-stop musical bliss. For additional information visit bayfrontworldmusic-dot-com.
Attention all foodies, music lovers, and island vibes seekers! The city of Miramar (in Florida) is throwing open its arms to welcome you to the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture – the Taste of the Caribbean Islands festival. This beloved event is back and better than ever, showcasing the rich flavors, rhythms, and spirit of the entire Caribbean region.
Attendees’ taste buds will embark on a delicious journey across the Caribbean, with live cooking demonstrations and mouth-watering samples from various island cuisines. The infectious beats of Caribbean music will also be on full display! The legendary Farmer Nappy, the soulful Gem Myers, the energetic Alomako, the dynamic Visions Band, and the unforgettable DJ Fergie are all set to perform.
This incredible event will be hosted by the Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, a champion of Caribbean culture and community unity. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22nd, from 3-11pm. The Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater will transform into a Caribbean wonderland, and admission is free! Click here to register.
On Friday, May 17th, Journey Music dropped a new collaborative single – Build Ah Fence – performed by Patrice Roberts from Trinidad, and Busy Signal from Jamaica.
The inspirational soca tune was accompanied by an official video, which was directed by Lord Edit Production and Antonio Achee. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Caribbean Concerts will be hosting a Paint, Powder, and Water fete on Sunday, June 23rd in the New York City area. They have tapped the Viking of Soca, Bunji Garlin, who will be performing with his crew. The exact location will be disclosed to ticket holders, and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
On Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 25th – several soca stars will roll into Orlando, Florida for Socafest. This is one of the four major events being staged for Carnival 2024. It will be held at Central Florida Fairgrounds (4603 W Colonial Drive) from 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following morning.
There will be performances by Mical Teja, Kes The Band, Nadia Batson, Raymond Ramnarine, Jadel, Tallpree, Wadicks, Rane Blackman, and others. Early bird tickets, which start at US$40, can be purchased from Eventbrite.
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