A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
We all know there is no Carnival without Caribbean Music [especially Soca] and there is no music being played without our DJs. In an effort to highlight some of the best talents from the Caribbean region, I wanted to profile some notable DJs. I prepare myself to speak with DJ Puffy, a disc jockey from […]
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Memorial Weekend 2019 Fete List! As one of the major hub cities for Caribbean culture, New York City is known for it’s top notch authentic Soca scene. Memorial Weekend in NYC kicks off summer as we know it and has some staple events that we love. Memorial Weekend 2019 promoters have begun releasing tickets and […]
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Known for their vibes, Myst Carnival launched their 2019 presentation for Antigua Carnival. The theme is Twelve, as Myst is celebrating 12 years on the road. I was able to talk with their reps to find out what we can look forward to in their 12th year. What makes Myst stand out? Sexy costumes, beautiful […]
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What are you doing next weekend from March 30 – 31st? Some of us will be basking in the sun in Miami for FAME Weekend. Fame Weekend was birthed as both the cure to carnival tabanca [after Trinidad’s Carnival] as well as having a Caribbean music presence during Miami Music Week. Miami Music Week is […]
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So you’ve heard about Hookie Weekend and you’re considering going. This year, it falls on between June 27 – 30, 2019 and I am here to tell you why it’s a good look. Hookie Life is a promotion group based in Washington, DC that decided to bring back some semblance of “carnival” to the DMV […]
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I’ll be heading to St.Maarten in April and I cannot wait! This is a big year for St.Maarten, as they will be celebrating their 50 Jubilee Carnival. FIFTY YEARS! Wow! While carnival has been around for a long time, a younger band, Island Revelers is making its mark on the carnival industry. Founded in of […]
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In 2017, I went to Bermuda for carnival and had an absolute blast. From the moment I landed, I was greeted by pleasant Bermudians, lived my best life at Raft Up [a beach party event] and enjoyed the vibes with my band, Party People Entertainment. As carnival in Bermuda continues to grow, so does the […]
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Some of us still have sore feet with skin that is peeling from sunburn or we’re just sporting our glorious tans, still while blasting soca and re-living the road in our heads. I cannot believe Trinidad Carnival came and left so quickly, and soon it will be time to plan all over again. But let’s […]
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Hi Carnivalists, Having done, what is considered large carnivals several times (Trinidad Carnival, Jamaica Carnival and Crop Over), I wanted to focus on other carnivals this year. There are several to check out but the island that stood out most is Antigua. Regarded as the Greatest Caribbean Summer Festival, Antigua Carnival is a celebration of […]
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We continue the Carnival Chaser Highlight series as more carnival chasers explore carnivals worldwide. Β Be sure to check out other highlights previous to this one. Carnival ChaserΒ (n):Β An individual that goes on mostly carnival-based vacations, and plans trip after trip based on when the next carnival is. Carnival is addictive.Β Meet Carnival Chaser: @Bacchanalists What is it […]
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