True to her lyrics Reggae music's newest chart topper, Tanya Stephens graciously greeted the press at the VP Records 25th Anniversary concert. She strolled in to the press gallery dressed in a white cowboy hat and matching boots as if declaring herself the new sheriff in town.

Neil Iwer George born in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago has been heating things up on the Soca Music scene for the last 16 years. Iwer’s professional singing career began at the adult age of 21. As he entered the soca arena with his zest and vibrant energy, his positive vibes and attitude towards his music, he began his journey as a performer.

In the 1950’s a seasonal worker entered the American South to earn wages and gained much, much more. Clement “Coxsone” Dodd walked away with a dream. He had witnessed first hand the outdoor dances where Southern workers gathered to hear the latest pop music. Dodd returned home not only with a determination to create the same atmosphere, but with the audio equipment and American vinyl to do it. In 1954 Coxsone Downbeat Sound System was born and began an island wide competition to see which sound system could draw the biggest crowd and, more importantly, who could consistently introduce the latest hits.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL- Caribbean Living – ‘It’s an Attitude’ is poised to be one of the most unique Caribbean e-commerce companies to date, offering jewelry, clothing, lifestyle items and ‘attitude’ from around the Caribbean.

All products are handcrafted by Caribbean Artisans or are manufactured in small quantities and overseen by one of the artisans, when necessary to produce in bulk.

This Memorial Day weekend, Roy Wilkins Park played host to the Fifth Annual Irie Jam Celebrity Soccer Match. It was a rain or shine event that pitted American based deejays and artists against those based on the island. This day decided to be baptismal so the event was blessed with a steady stream of chilly rain. Not much fun for the spectators, but still hundreds of die hard fans filled the stands to see the likes of Cobra, Richie Stephens, Plucky Ranks, Mr. Lexxus, Ward 21, Red Rat, Ky-enie, DJ Roy, Glamour Wayne, Kiprich, Tony Curtis and more, face of for two fun-filled matches.

The almost sold-out, 1,096-seat Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center was host to an innovative musical showpiece entitled An Acoustic Revolution: A Steel Pan Jazz concert.  Premiere artists from the global pan community commanded attention for three hours on the Sunday evening affair, featuring the likes of the ADLIB Youth Symphony, who filled the hall with jazz-influenced standards interpreted in steel.  The fifteen-member orchestra moved expertly through a musical vista of pan works as the opening act.  Andy Narell, who is a proven staple in the pan world, took the stage with his band directly after and delivered an infectious session to which the near-capacity audience responded favorably.

Mention the name Hailes Castello, singer, deejay, songwriter, the emperor of Karaoke in the Caribbean Community and you would have identified one of the most affable, yet highly underated entertainers around. Karaoke as we know it has not been the same since this Vincentian, unwittingly ventured into that area of entertainment a few years ago. Despite years of us trying desperately to take our bathroom singing to John Public with the hope of adulation, affirmation and acclaim, (yes, to bus out!!) we never stopped to think that we were singing everybody else’s song except our own...reggae, calypso, the like.

Vivacious, sexy, beautiful and multi-talented, are just a few of the words that come to mind when describing singer/songwriter Marsha Morrison.

Realizing at an early age that writing and performing were a part of her destiny, Marsha wasted no time in harnessing those skills. With musical influences like Bob Marley, Marcia Griffiths, and Tina Turner, it's no wonder Marsha writes and sings with such passion. And true to her mentors, she has mastered the ability to leave fans speechless at live performances.