Chichí Peralta, a Dominican percussionist from Santo Domingo, takes merengue on a journey from Abbey Road to Japan. Learn about his career and his 2026 award.
Bob Andy, born Keith Anderson in Kingston in 1944, is one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters. He wrote “I’ve Got to Go Back Home” in 1967,
Mia Mottley began her tribute to Mighty Sparrow by quoting “The Slave,” a song from 1963. At the calypso artist’s funeral on October 16, 2026,
Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, and Capleton will take the stage in Roseau, but Midnight Groovers, Asa Bantan, and Shelly & The Signal Band will also be
Born in Grenada in 1935, he moved to Trinidad as a young child and died in New York on September 27, 2026. Mighty Sparrow leaves
In 2003, in a studio in Kingston, producer Cordel “Skatta” Burrell put together a riddim for a few dancehall tracks. Twenty-two years later, that same
In Santo Domingo, Kundengo Minier and César Namnúm were recently honored for more than five decades dedicated to traditional Dominican music and sound. But during
On August 9, 2026, Bélya will officially release *Adoumanman*, a ten-track album conceived as a balance between the bèlè heritage and contemporary creativity. In this
On July 25, 2026, dBURNZ is at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. He performed “I Love Jamaica” against eight other finalists, but refuses to believe
When Nailah Blackman takes the stage at NAPA on September 19, 2026, her role will go beyond that of a host. The Trinidadian singer will
On September 19, 2026, Nailah Blackman will take center stage at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain. Alongside comedian Majah
In the summer of 2026, Anthony Joseph is active on two fronts at once. His tenth album, The Arkcontinues its musical exploration, while the collection
With her thirteenth album, “Too Too Bad”, Buju Banton reached No. 3 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums chart. This strong start reflects significant support
Born in Barranquilla and now based in Toronto, Lido Pimienta has never had to choose between her home regions, her artistic disciplines, or her cultural
In 2026, Shaggy isn’t just working on a new song. He’s lending his energy to The Port, a fantasy adventure set in Port Royal. Pirate
From December 5, 2026, to April 4, 2027, the MSC World Europa will come alive to the rhythms of Caribbean music with the Zouk@Sea by
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