Dance plays a major role in East Indian culture as movement illustrates sounds and gives visual and physical definitions to words, phrases and lyrics in general. The Chutney Soca music community has relied on Michael Salickram and his Shiv Shakti Dancers to enhance their events and many artistes’ performances and music videos alike. XVibes managed […]

In an exclusive interview, celebrated costume designer and creative visionary Solange Govia shares how she blends tradition with innovation to shape the global Carnival experience. Trinidad Carnival is more than just feathers, beads, and music—it’s a centuries-old tradition rooted in resistance, resilience, and cultural pride. Originating from enslaved Africans who used masquerade as a way […]

A favorite for the season became the favorite for the road as Mical Teja’s DNA won the 2024 Road March title. Teja, whose real name is Mical Williams, secured 341 plays over Bunji Garlin’s 225 plays for his song, Carnival Contract. The announcement was made by Trinidad and Tobago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) President, Ainsley […]

People had been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for years with ideas about how to turn reggae icon Bob Marley’s life into a movie. But it never felt quite right, until a few years ago when they decided to be the instigators. “It was just a feeling,” Ziggy Marley said of getting his […]

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Jamaican dancehall singer Shenseea is the new ambassador for Carib Beer. The 24-year-old singer is the first ambassador outside of Trinidad and Tobago to represent Carib Beer. Shenseea made the announcement via her Instagram page on Thursday, racking up over 800,000 views on the post overnight. Antron Forte, Category Manager for Beer, Stout and Cider at […]

Calypso Rose: Lioness in the Jungle a film that depicts the life and times of Calypso Rose (McCartha Linda Sandy-Lewis) is set to be screened in Tokyo from April 23rd this year and other cities thereafter. The film which showcased at the 64th Cannes Film Festival in 2011 is directed by Pascale Obolo and produced by two French production companies, […]