Music News – Caribbean Life

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Music

Violinist brings Haitian heritage and original music to local charter school

By Milette Millington

New York journalist Pat Meschino talks with London-based author John Masouri at the Brooklyn Public Library.

Music

Journalists deliver reggae report from the UK

By Vinette K. Pryce

Guyanese-born Colle' Kharis, drops fourth album Lot 3.

Music

Colle’ Kharis turns the page with Lot 13, a bold new musical journey

By Tangerine Clarke

Trinidad and Tobago natives, musician Etienne Charles and visual artist Miles Regis who are also lifelong friends.

Trinidad & Tobago

Exploring love and Caribbean Diaspora through art and music

By Milette Millington

Kabaka Pyramid, left, pose with Jemere Morgan, son of Gramps Morgan.

Music

Kabaka Pyramid drops ‘Jamaica’

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Braata returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Unplugged – A Caribbean Choral Experience’

By Nelson A. King

MC Nuffy signs New Jersey reggae artist.

Music

Vybz Kartel’s hype man MC Nuffy signs NJ reggae artist to exclusive booking deal

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.

Carnival

Dynamite calypsonians vie for semifinal spot in Vincy Mas 2025

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican singer Sean Paul.

Music

Sean Paul joins Crooks & Castles to celebrate dancehall culture

By Nelson A. King

The 'Bouyon Boss' Asa Bantan, left, and soca sensation Motto will be in New York for Caribbean Week.

Caribbean

Artistes line up for CTO’s inaugural Caribbean Cultural Showcase

By Nelson A. King

Recording artist Tina, formerly HoodCelebrityy.

Music

Tina teams up with Stonebwoy for ‘Peace of Mind’

By Nelson A. King

Lady Da Flame inspires listeners with timely "You Can Do It."

Music

Lady Da Flame drops ‘Second Time’

By Nelson A. King

Vybz Kartel during The Official Welcome Back Concert - Backstage at Nassau Coliseum in New York City, New York, United States.

Trinidad & Tobago

Vybz Kartel’s T&T journey crashes

By Bert Wilkinson

Reggae Sumfest boss Joe Bogdanovich.

Jamaica

R&B singer Toni Braxton to headline Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

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Bronx Times

‘Earl Moodie’s Way’ unveiled in Wakefield to honor reggae icon and community champion

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Man turns himself in, disputes allegations of offering teen cash for sex in Corona

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Police commissioner and groups of plain-clothed officers under pride flag

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