What began with Lord Shorty's song "Indrani" in 1973 has evolved considerably since – to follow along, here's a playlist with a song for every... Hip-hop isn't the only cultural movement celebrating ...

Soca music is not for the faint at heart. The Trinidadian genre is calypso's faster, raunchier, studio-driven wayward child; the word comes from "soul of calypso," and the genre was inaugurated in the ...

Carnival season on the Caribbean island of Trinidad boils down to one thing: fresh soca music. Consider it Red Bull for your ears, or music with a purpose. "The intention of the energy of soca music ...

In the dynamic tapestry of Caribbean music, soca endures as the heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago's world-famous Carnival celebrations, infusing the festival with joy, energy and infectious rhythm.

It was the night before Cup Match — a night known for spectacular soca concerts.This year was something extra special.Hundreds of party animals jumped, waved and danced to the music all night long at ...

Well guys, we've been stalking her Twitter and scanning her BFF Melissa Forde's Instagram, and we're bummed to break it to you, but it looks like Rihanna won't be making it to Crop Over this weekend.

With the new year upon them, Trinbagonians are now into the annual Carnival season, which is never without controversy. Two years ago, one Carnival band's portrayal was accused of trivialising the ...

The Brooklyn-based star sounds off on the whirlwind months that led to his biggest hit in years. Read the Billboard interview. By Kyle Denis Some artists break through with their very first single; ...