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Terri Lyons crowned 2026 T&T National Calypso Monarch

In singing the spiritual “Blessings,” Terri Lyons, the daughter of popular Trinidadian soca legend Austin “Super Blue” Lyons, Sunday night, Feb. 15, captured the 2026 Trinidad and Tobago National Calypso Monarch. On her way to regaining the crown she first won in 2020, Lyons dethroned defending monarch Helon Francis, who placed sixth, and 10 other contenders at the Queen's Park Savannah during the Dimanche Gras show. Lyons defeated at least three other erstwhile calypso monarchs, won the judges' votes and […]

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RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’

New York-based RoadBlock Radio CEO Kacy “G City” Rankine says  Keznamdi’s GRAMMY win is “a giant victory for reggae.” Rankine told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, that he is elated that Keznamdi took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album for his disc “Blxxd & Fyah” at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Rankine joined musical stalwart Beenie Man, Chronixx, rising […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 11

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Abena Amory drops ‘Love Is Not a Game’

Nevis‑born, Brooklyn‑raised singer‑songwriter Abena Amory returns with a powerful new release, “Love Is Not a Game,” a soulful, emotionally charged record that blends warm island influences with contemporary R&B depth. According to Terance Williams, manager, Team Abena, “Love Is Not a Game” showcases Abena’s signature ability to translate vulnerability into melody. “With heartfelt lyrics, lush harmonies, and a vocal performance that feels both intimate and commanding, the track explores the […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 21

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U.S. encounters icy reception at 2026 Olympics in Italy

Media specialists are now concluding that NBC TV might be "on thin ice" for muting negative responses to the presence of Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, at the opening ceremony of the winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Allegedly, the couple received an ice-cold reception from the packed venue when their images were projected onto video screens. "It was like a tidal wave of dissent," a reporter said […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 11

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Bad Bunny’s triple crown

Twenty-seven-time Puerto Rican, Grammy-winning Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio scored a trifecta last Sunday, dominating three consecutive weekend entertainment events. Popularly known by the moniker Bad Bunny, the renowned singer and reggaeton rapper stacked his cache from closing out last month by hosting the television hit weekly "Saturday Night Live," kicking off this month with historic gains at the Grammy Awards, and beginning this week as headliner of the annual Super […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 9

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Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day in full Indo-Caribbean style

Affectionate seniors of United Adult Care, in collaboration with members of the Indo-Caribbean Federation (ICF), celebrated Valentine’s Day with a big bash that featured live entertainment, infectious Bollywood music, mouth-watering cuisine, and dancing into the afternoon at the hours-long non-profit’s 5th Annual extravaganza. Despite last Saturday’s frigid weather, it was obvious that warmth and love were in the air, as seen by the scores of celebrants in the Queens Liberty […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 7

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Brooklyn’s finest: Photo exhibit salutes Hip-Hop legends and lens masters

In commemoration of Black History Month, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, opened “Brooklyn’s Finest: Legends in Focus,” a photo installation honoring the borough’s pivotal role in Hip-Hop's history and the photographers behind iconic moments. Reynoso said the installation features some of the most important work by legendary photographer Jamel Shabazz, “whose photography has helped define and uplift Brooklyn’s cultural identity around the world.” Anchoring the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2026 7

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Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou makes history at Audiomack Connect NYC

New York City’s Caribbean creative community gathered in Manhattan on Jan. 14 for a milestone moment as Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou hosted a historic Audiomack Connect event, becoming the first Caribbean artist to lead a Connect experience on the platform. According to Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven, managing director of the Brooklyn-based PlaybookMG, "the Afro Kreyol Queen transformed the Audiomack Connect space. It became a hub of culture, music, and […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 5

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Jamaican star Keznamdi takes home Best Reggae Grammy

Jamaican recording artiste Keznamdi Sunday night won the 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Keznamdi triumphed over his fellow Jamaican nominees to win the coveted prize with his first-ever nomination for the album Blxxd & Fyah. The other contenders were Lila Iké (Treasure Self Love), Vybz Kartel (First Week Out), Jesse Royal (No Place Like Home), and Mortimer (From Within). In August […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 12

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Jamaican Jermaine Parker opens state-of-the-art recording studio in the Bronx

When Jamaican-born businessman Jermaine Parker opened Blakk Hyenaz Music Production, a state-of-the-art recording studio on White Plains Road in the Bronx, he realized a long-standing vision to create a professional, culturally rooted music hub, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner. “Known in the borough as the owner of the only Jamaican-owned Clarks shoe store in the state, Parker has now added another chapter to his story – […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 7

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