Pioneering, GRAMMY Award-winning British roots reggae band Steel Pulse paid tribute to Third World co-founder Stephen “Cat” Coore, who died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 18, at age 69. Born April 6, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica, Coore spent over five decades as Third World’s guitarist and cellist. Steel Pulse expressed their condolences, stating on social media: "To wake up and learn that Stephen Cat Coore has just made the transition is […]

Best of the Best Music Fest, known as North America’s premier Caribbean music festival, returns on Sunday, May 24, 2026. It will serve as a signature highlight of Memorial Day Weekend at its new location, Museum Park in downtown Miami. Jamaican-born and Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson says the 2026 staging is “proudly presented by Grabba Leaf as title sponsor.” This further reinforces the festival’s cultural influence and sustained demand. […]

The Miami Heat celebrated Caribbean Night on Jan. 13 at Kaseya Center during their game against the Phoenix Suns. The special evening spotlighted Caribbean pride while raising funds to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica. According to Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson, the evening featured a special halftime performance by global dancehall icon Sean Paul, “whose music and influence have helped bring Caribbean culture to the world […]

Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched the National Gospel Festival, "Glory in Paradise," in collaboration with faith-based and community partners. The first festival will be held on Feb. 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Windsor Park Sports Stadium. The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by DDA in Roseau, the Dominica capital, where organizers outlined the vision for Glory in Paradise as a […]

In an age of digital noise drowning out artistry, Dancehall artist 1SkiOG cuts through with force and originality. With a plethora of releases that resonate with his growing global fan base, the young star is poised and well-equipped for success in his upcoming musical year, according to 1SkiOG’s manager, Romario English. To close out 2025, English told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that 1SkiOG dropped his viral track, “‘Have […]

This year, composer, pianist, bandleader, six-time GRAMMY winner, and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill, along with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, will be hosting a free Concert Series at El Museo del Barrio’s El Teatro building, on March 13 & 14, and May 15 & 16. This residency brings together El Museo del Barrio and Belongó, led by O’Farrill, two organizations dedicated to celebrating and preserving Latin and Afro-Latin […]

Michelle A. Henry is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading contemporary cultural voices — a calypsonian, vocalist, saxophonist, and cultural practitioner —whose career spans more than two decades. Singing since age six, Henry told Caribbean Life on Jan. 5 that she formed an early, lasting relationship with the performing arts, viewing it as purpose: Music that tells people's stories and documents social, political, and moral realities. As a child, Henry […]

Reggae icon Beres Hammond will headline the 2026 Love and Harmony Cruise, joining an all-star roster. Organizers announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, that Hammond — whose catalog of love songs and anthems spans generations—will headline alongside dancehall powerhouse Busy Signal, bringing unmatched energy and hit performances to the high seas. Brooklyn-based, Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson announced that the cruise — celebrated for reggae, dancehall, gospel, and Caribbean culture — has […]

Georgetown, Guyana-born singer Nesta Nelson, known to fans as “Hot Gyal” Nesta, is stepping confidently into the new year with a new dancehall single on a “Ride,” continuing her momentum from previous releases. Released on Jan. 1, “Ride” was produced by dancehall producer Damion “Jkeez” Hewitt of Jkeez Recording Studio. This collaboration, according to Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment promoter Anthony “ER Guru” Turner, marks a notable development in her career. […]

Grenadian-born gospel artist and minister Ijeal Joseph has released a new single, “Perfect.” “This song, ‘Perfect’, was born from a very real moment in my journey,” Joseph, a Brooklyn resident, told Caribbean Life on Monday, Jan. 5. “It came during Inspiration & Light, a 31-day daily devotional journey I intentionally stepped into. “It wasn’t about posting perfectly worded thoughts or presenting myself as spiritually polished; it was about showing up […]