What began as a series of neighborhood block parties in Haiti has grown into a decade-long cultural movement in Brooklyn. DJ and producer Michaël Brun, a native of Port-au-Prince, has spent the last 10 years celebrating Haitian culture through BAYO, a festival and event series that combines music, community and philanthropy. The name BAYO comes from the Haitian Creole words “bay,” meaning “to give,” and “yo,” meaning “them.” Brun said […]

The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) will make history this September as the global celebration of Caribbean music moves to Trinidad & Tobago for the first time at its fourth annual ceremony, which will also launch the first-ever Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience. The multi-day destination celebration will take place Sept. 18-20, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) […]

On July 5, Chanique Bailey, a newcomer in the calypso arena, not only lifted the Calypso Monarch Crown at Independence Park in Kingstown during the grand finale of the Vincy Mas Calypso Competition, but she also lifted up the Brooklyn-based Dynamite Calypso Tent. Singing “Lift Me Up,” Bailey — who in June also entered the preliminary judging of the Dynamite Calypso Tent in Brooklyn for the very first time — […]

A sunset concert on July 17 that was headlined by Richmond Hill Queens Angels Caribbean Band (ACB) brought the rhythms of the islands to Denton Green Park in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, much to the delight of a huge crowd that was treated to Soca, Reggae, Calypso, Chutney fusion, Bollywood flavors, and Afro Beats. This is all thanks to Mayor Waylyn Hubbs Jr. of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, […]

Minna LaFortune, the Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born talented singer, songwriter, and poet, has dropped the dance version of her fan-favorite single “Summer Love” on all major online music platforms. Originally launched on July 17, 2022, LaFortune told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, July 21, that “this vibrant track” showcases her unique blend of reggae and hip-hop, “capturing the essence of a fleeting summer romance.”  As LaFortune approaches the debut of her fourth studio […]

Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage returns with “Come Feel The Love,” an uplifting new single written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Stephen Marley. Released on July 10 through Ghetto Youths International, the song serves as a “vibrant musical invitation to experience Jamaica through its people, culture, landscapes and unmistakable spirit,” according to Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson of the New York-based Destine Media.  “More […]

The voices of thousands of believers echoed across Guyana’s National Stadium singing with a joyful noise on July 7, during the One Guyana Worship Experience, hosted by the Guyana Government and Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce. Themed as "one nation, one voice," as part of the country’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the powerful crowd that united for hope and healing roared when Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, shouted […]

Fresh off two 2026 Caribbean Music Award nominations, including Song of the Year for her viral hit “G.A.D.,” critically acclaimed Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom returns with “MOVE,” a sultry new collaboration with dancehall icon Baby Cham, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Paul Thom of the Thom Brand. Produced by Grammy Award-winning collective FaNaTIX (Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Idris Elba), Thom told Caribbean Life on Monday, July 6, that “MOVE” […]

With more than a billion global streams across his catalog and a decade of consistently bridging dancehall, reggae, and R&B for international audiences, Kranium has reached another career-defining milestone. The Jamaican hitmaker has earned his second RIAA Gold certification as a lead artist, as his global single “We Can,” featuring Tory Lanez, has been certified gold in the United States, according to Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson.  “The achievement […]

Fresh off a major global moment, Trinidad & Tobago Soca icon Denise Belfon is bringing her legendary catalog to Rum Island Festival as the newest addition to its inaugural lineup, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Paul Thom of the Thom Brand. He said Belfon's classic anthem “Work (Put Yuh Back In It)” was recently sampled by Drake on the track “BBW” from his surprise album Maid of Honour, “introducing one […]