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Jamaica Gleaner

  • I Love Soca delivers non-stop fête energy

    On Thursday night, just days before the upcoming road march celebrations, locals and foreigners alike made their way to the National Heroes Circle in Kingston and joined long lines with coolers in tow to embark on an electrifying journey with the highly anticipated event of the carnival season, I Love Soca.

  • Grenadian artiste V’ghn brings ‘Heart of Carnival’ to Xodus Tailgate

    Following an electrifying set at the Campari Xodus Tailgate, rising Grenadian artiste V’ghn reflected on his musical journey and what fans can expect for the rest of the carnival season. The event, held at the car park at the National Stadium on Thursday night, brought together patrons for a high-energy blend of music, food, and personalised tailgate vibes. Known for his dual strength in songwriting and live performance, V’ghn is focused on one simple but powerful goal this year: balance.

  • DJ Bloodline Franco drops high-energy carnival mix

    DJ Bloodline Franco takes centre stage ahead of Sunday’s road march with the release of a free, downloadable carnival mix, created in partnership with Pepsi-Cola Jamaica. The mix features artistes from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Grenada, reflecting the cross-Caribbean spirit of the local carnival scene. “When I was putting this together, I wanted a strong Jamaican influence mixed with soca. It’s about bringing all the artistes from across the region into one space so everything connects for the road,” said Bloodline Franco.

  • 5 Questions With Voice

    Voice, born Aaron St. Louis, is one of soca’s most influential modern voices, celebrated for his uplifting, message-driven music and electrifying stage presence. The Trinidad and Tobago native rose to prominence after winning the International Soca Monarch title in 2016 with Cheers to Life, becoming the youngest winner in the competition’s history at just 23.

  • 5 Questions With Christo

    Fresh off a breakout 2026 carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago soca artiste Jahmike ‘Christo’ Bonas is riding high on the success of his hit single Doux Doux Darlin, which draws on the affectionate Caribbean phrase, of French origin, meaning ‘sweetheart’ or ‘my sweet love’.