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John Mathis-McClarin portrays "Fall.”

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Mas Productions unveils ‘Changes’ — A seasonal spectacle for WIADCA Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Calvin Sennon and wife, Latoya, seated, with staffers and volunteers at Mas in Canarsie launch on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

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Canarsie Mas Launch unites culture and community

By Nelson A. King

Maxine Magdalino, bandleader of SugaCandy Mas poses with a dazzling green embellished costume - Paradise - a section from the depiction - Genesis.

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Award-winning SugaCandy Mas celebrates 10th anniversary on Labor Day

By Tangerine Clarke

Yvette Rennie, third from left, with members of J'ouvert City International, Inc. at the launch of Caribbean J'ouvert in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

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Rennie: J’ouvert launch a triumph of culture and community in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Melissa Lynch portrays Goddess of the Grove 'fluorescent green.’

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Vibez International Mas portrays ‘Goddess of the Grove’

By Nelson A. King

Edwin Worrell, second from left, Derek Noel, second from right, with masqueraders in Deck Productions, Branches and Associates and Mango Tree Productions' "A Touch of Class" in WIADCA Carnival Parade 2024.

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Celebrate WIADCA’s ‘Vive Le Carnivale’ 2025

By Nelson A. King

Kylla Herbert, president of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival and coordinator of the Camden, NJ-based St. Kitts and Nevis Penn Relays Committee, addresses reception for St. Kitts and Nevis athletes in Philadelphia in April 2025.

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South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color

By Nelson A. King

Lyrikal entertaining the students of Public School 244 on Tilden Avenue in East Flatbush during their inaugural carnival.

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East Flatbush public school ends school year with an inaugural carnival

By Nelson A. King

Hamlet on "Calypso Mission” performing at the Dynamite Calypso Tent held at the Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush, Brooklyn on June 7, 2025.

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Dynamite calypsonians vie for semifinal spot in Vincy Mas 2025

By Nelson A. King

Minister of Culture Samal Duggins with masquerader Carla Bradshaw, grand daughter of the late St. Kitts Premier Robert Bradshaw, outside Jasmine's Cuisine in Manhattan.

St Kitts and Nevis

Sugar Mas

By Nelson A. King

Party crowd takes in Problem Child's mesmerizing performances during the launch of Vincy Mas.

Massive Vincy Mas 2025 launch in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

Central Elite Mas Band portraying 'Passion' at Couva, Trinidad on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Celebrations 2025

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mical Teja, Trinidad & Tobago 2024 Road March and Young Kings Champion, performs at the launch of CIM.

Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean Airlines launches first J’ouvert band, rum punch to celebrate Caribbean culture

By Nelson A. King

Val Adams was the opening act during VINCI 40th Anniversary Gala Luncheon at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn.

Haiti

Top Entertainment Stories 2024

By Nelson A. King

Masqueraders from Sherzel Productions' "Kaleidoscope of Colors.”

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Band of the year

By Nelson A. King

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