In honor of his Excellency Garvin Nicholas as he departs as the High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago in England a 'Goodbye' event was put on.
There were live performances, great speeches, lovely food and drink and an amazing atmosphere. We arrived late so unfortunately we missed most of it (due ... Read More
Category: Soca Pictures
23
Mar2014
Carnival Tabanca; the inner sadness felt once you realise carnival has come to an end (also known as post carnival depression). There are a couple ways of dealing with this. You either go into hiding and refrain from listening to soca whilst carrying out your daily chores and commitments, or ... Read More
23rd March 2014uksocascene
22
Mar2014
The first official return from Trinidad Carnival fete, Carnival Tabanca by Bakahnal Radio.
It was good to hear 2014 soca loud again. When certain tracks were played it straight away took me back the to hot, sunny streets of Trinidad where great memories were made. Having a Carnival Tabanca is all ... Read More
22nd March 2014uksocascene
16
Mar2014
Neon Glow fete also celebrated St Patricks day and was the unofficial TnT return fete. It was yet another road block affair.
Party goers were kitted out in their neon colours and St Patricks outfits, armed with glow sticks, flags and rags. The music was supplied by some of the finest ... Read More
16th March 2014uksocascene
15
Mar2014
Soca Frenzy, March 2014 was the first fete back since Trinidad carnival and whether you went Trinidad or not, people were definitely there to ease their Carnival Tabanca.
The place started to get busy close to 1am, with the atmosphere building throughout awaiting the live performances.
After a few hours of whining ... Read More
15th March 2014uksocascene
15
Mar2014
Off we went to Berlin to capture one of Carnival Fever's Band Launches in the run up to Berlin Carnival 2014. For this event the Carnival Fever crew teamed up with Afro Heat who are a well established Afro Beats promotion team in Berlin. The event was called Afro Glow.
The ... Read More
15th March 2014uksocascene
07
Mar2014
It really is the 'Greatest Show On Earth'.
Trinidad Carnival 2014 will go down as one of the best carnivals we have ever been to. From j'ouvert with Coco Devils and Chocolate City to liming with some great bands on the road on Monday, concluding with the pinnacle of carnival, Carnival ... Read More
7th March 2014uksocascene
06
Mar2014
We took to the streets of Trinidad for the first of two (great) days on the road.
After playing J'ouvert with Coco Devils and Chocolate City in the early hours of Monday morning, (and taking an extended shower), we joined thousands of masqueraders in their bands in the hot sun.
Check out all ... Read More
6th March 2014uksocascene
05
Mar2014
J'ouvert. PARTY ON DE ROAD...
Wikipedia description:
J'ouvert is a large street party during Carnival in the eastern Caribbean region. J'ouvert is a contraction of the French jour ouvert, or dawn/day break.
In the early hours of Carnival Monday you'd find a lot more activity than usual for that time of the night. ... Read More
5th March 2014uksocascene
05
Mar2014
J'ouvert. PARTY ON DE ROAD...
Wikipedia description:
J'ouvert is a large street party during Carnival in the eastern Caribbean region. J'ouvert is a contraction of the French jour ouvert, or dawn/day break.
Without a doubt my favourite part of carnival. I love the dark. I love the freedom. I love the carefreeness that ... Read More
5th March 2014uksocascene