What does Carnival and the Olympics have in common?
Unity
Truth be told, I could not have cared less about the Olympics. It was probably the thought of seeing those defined and toned bodies that put me off.
4 weeks to this day, I gave myself a goal to lose the winter fuel, ... Read More
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We finally managed to take in the T&T atmosphere at the T&T Cultural Village.
Let me say this from the very start. I appreciate the idea behind the Cultural Village. I really like the idea of show-casing the talents that comes out of Trinidad and Tobago and celebrating it's 50th Anniversary ... Read More
In celebration of Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission, London (via the T&T Cultural Village) has put together a programme of events to showcase the talent and creativity that pours out of the country.
As part of the many different activities (all of which ... Read More
“The UK Soca Scene is huge, it’s not only necessarily the UK, in the UK alone there is 36 Carnivals that are dedicated to the Caribbean culture, however there is only 19 that represent what we actually doing, out of those 19, you will probably gonna get about 5 that ... Read More
Double award winning UK Groovy and Power Soca Monarchs, Muzik Lil Muzik are the UK’s first sister songstresses of Soca, with pure talent, energy and power they dominate the stage. Taking the new title; the ‘Queens of UK Soca’, MLM are ready to fulfil their title. MLM are young, dynamic, ... Read More
Rum, Whiskey, Beer, Non-alcoholic...
It’s a Friday, payday drop awwwready and whilst we here at UKSS headquarters are counting down the days till NHC, we decided to throw ah likkle vote and see who will be crowned the 2012 NHC Drink. Whilst we know the danger and uninhibited control that our “friend” ... Read More
The Introduction of UK Carnivals
7 days ago, the world witnessed what some would term, the ‘greatest show on earth’. Whilst critics and sceptics alike might have argued that it was the barmiest, boring, politically and confused 2012 Olympic opening ceremony ever to be held, I, a Danny Boyle fan beg ... Read More
Wow & wow!
UK Soca Scene had the pleasure of joining South London's very own Flagz on the travels to Rotterdam for the 2012 Zomercarnaval (PoisonUK also provided a package). I've got to be honest and admit that it was difficult get excited about this. We had heard mixed responses whenever ... Read More
“London you never cease to amaze me in how much your love for me grows stronger and stronger every time! Show was the best of the run so far!”
Rupee, July 2012
The ladies ‘lurvvve’ him and London loves Rupert Clarke for he can count this as home having spent his early ... Read More
UK Chocolate Nation are not only well known for being “the best chocolate mas band, they are also famous for throwing “the best fetes around, most notably their oversubscribed boat parties”. The launch of their band launch, accompanied by a showcase of other mas bands, enjoyable food, steel pan, a ... Read More