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The rhythm of steelpan music, dazzling costume displays, stilt walkers, and exciting revelry took over Time Square on Aug. 30 to celebrate the accomplishment of Tropicalfete, a non-profit, at the forefront of keeping Caribbean culture alive through programs in Brooklyn. Colorfully dressed fans jammed the intersection of Broadway and 47th Street at the Crossroads of the World, joining in the revelry of Tropicalfete’s fifth celebration, which featured Billboard chart-topper Rupee, […]

Dancehall mainstays Mr. Easy and Future Fambo have joined forces with Deejay Yellow for “Cyaan Go Round Yuh,” an explosive new collaboration fueled by infectious rhythms, playful lyrics, and the unmistakable chemistry of distinctive Dancehall voices, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR. Produced by Yellow House Promotions, “Cyaan Go Round Yuh” is the first single from Yellow House Records’ inaugural Dancehall riddim, “Aktive.” Written by Mr. […]

The Brooklyn-based Carlos Lezama Archives & Caribbean Cultural Center (CLACC-C) says its 14th Annual Children's Festival & Youth Pan Fest takes place this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 12–8 p.m., on St. John's Place, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CLACC-C said on Monday, Aug. 24, that what began 14 years ago, with three junior steel bands, has grown into “a movement this year.” It said 12 junior […]

Carnegie Hall announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that 11-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gloria Estefan and her acclaimed singer-songwriter daughter, Emily Estefan, will debut during “A Night of Rhythm and Storytelling” on Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. “For one unforgettable night, Carnegie Hall will become the meeting place of Broadway, Latin music, and an inspiring true story that has touched hearts around the world,” Carnegie Hall said. It said Emily […]

Fresh off two major projects, the “Soul For Sale” remix, featuring Kraff, and a breakout year for “G.A.D.,” Jamaican dancehall star Jada Kingdom continues setting the pace for women in dancehall. Now, she has added another chapter with “Dweet and Done,” a raw dancehall statement produced by legendary hitmaker Notnice (Ainsley Morris) as part of the Walk Out Riddim, according to Caribbean entertainment publicist Paul Thom of The Thom Brand.    […]

Smokey Oval Park at 125th Street in South Richmond Hill was a scene filled with merriment and the smell of Caribbean cuisine on Aug. 16, thanks to the Angels Caribbean Entertainment Group LLC, which hosted its 9th Annual Queens International Food and Music Festival to share summer fun with residents, many wearing the colors of their national flag. The event was a celebration of history, heritage, and legacy, but it […]

“Reggae Kings” Beres Hammond and Beenieman will share stage together across two nights in the tri-state area, according to Jamaican entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner. Turner told Caribbean Life on Monday, Aug. 17, that the “Kings” will perform in Hartford, CT on Friday, Aug. 28, before heading to Newark, NJ the next day.  Turner said the performances are part of the Reggae In Action tour, brought to the region […]

Jamaican poet and singer-songwriter D'Yani has announced his highly anticipated forthcoming album Live Life & Prosper to drop on August 21, enticing fans with what's to come from the 12-track album as he releases his latest single “Miss You Bad,” out everywhere now. Decota Letman of Roots Global Agency, told Caribbean Life recently, that there would be a follow-up to “Journey,” the uplifting single released in June alongside a live […]

Sister Nancy, Lady G, Minister Marion Hall and Lila Iké — four  women from four different corners of Jamaican music and culture — held court during the 10th Annual Jamaica Day Celebration in Paterson, NJ on Aug. 1. Dancehall icon Sister Nancy showed up at the event, at Eastside Park in Paterson, clad in green, black and gold, a nod to Jamaica's Emancipation Day. “She opened with ‘One Two’ and […]

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) on Tuesday, Aug. 11, announced “Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition,” celebrating the life and career of acclaimed Trinidadian Soca superstar Machel Montano. Opening on Aug. 22 at Central Library and created by the Machel Montano Foundation for Greatness, BPL said the exhibition is accompanied by programming at branches all across the borough, and showcases Montano’s lifelong contributions to Soca music and Caribbean culture.  “Over […]