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fromianVisits
4 days ago

One of the UK's biggest steel pan gatherings is coming to the South Bank

The weekend marks 75 years since the Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) performed live on the South Bank during the Festival of Britain in 1951 - widely regarded as the first steel band performance in the UK.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Colombian 'Queen of Cumbia' Toto La Momposina dies at 85

Totó was a woman who, with her voice and extraordinary dedication, carried the culture and memory of the Colombian people to the far corners of the world. Her joy, light, wisdom, talent, generosity, and many other virtues touched the lives of countless people. She shared with the world the music, culture, dances, and essence of Colombia's Caribbean coast.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Lido Pimienta announces new LP 'Caribenya,' shares "Toxica"

Caribenya is Lido Pimienta’s July 17 album, a joyful, collaborative Caribbean cumbia-infused spiritual successor to Miss Colombia.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Not everyone can handle it!' Discover the raunchy, relentless sounds taking over Caribbean carnivals

Bouyon, a fast, hybrid Caribbean dance music combining African beats, soca, EDM, kompa and calypso, is breaking into global scenes with viral hits like Bouwey.
NYC music
fromBillboard
10 months ago

Michael Brun Talks Bringing BAYO Fest to Barclays Center Amid Trump Travel Ban & Increased ICE Presence in NYC

Caribbean artists are achieving fame in live music, with Michaël Brun's BAYO Festival set to grow at Barclays Center.
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