Caribbean Heat has thus far showcased the talents of various solo acts so let’s use this opportunity to highlight the incredible material put forward by one of the West Indies’ most promising collectives. Kes the Band is a group of performers from Trinidad & Tobago who have been heralded as the representatives of the new [...]
Thus far, Caribbean Heat has focused on some of the leading Soca acts from Trinidad & Tobago but now it is time for us to venture to another country in the West Indies. Often heralded as the Queen of Bajan Soca music, Alison Hinds has been a driving force of Caribbean movement in the Barbados [...]
One of main contenders for the title of Soca music’s Queen, Destra Garcia, was the focus of last week’s Caribbean Heat feature. However, this week we shall highlight the genre’s undisputed King. Of course, we are referring to the one and only Machel Montano HD.
Last week’s edition of Caribbean Heat introduced you to the genre of Soca music and now it’s time to showcase the talents of one of the field’s leading artists – Destra Garcia. Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, this sassy songbird is one of the most exciting acts in the region and has emerged [...]
The Caribbean region is primarily referenced as the home of Jamaica’s billion dollar Reggae and Dancehall music industry but there is another genre that that originated here that has become a major force on the world stage – Soca. Emerging from Trinidad & Tobago in the early 1960s, this artform has exploded into the UK, European and [...]
The Lava Lizard is currently based in Trinidad & Tobago and after more than six months of incredible success garnered while covering popular US and UK acts, the time has come to introduce a new dimension to the site – Caribbean Heat! This new feature will highlight some of the most exciting acts of the [...]