List: The Best Virtual Vibes for Caribbean Culture 2021

De vibes cyah done!

Since Carnival events, fetes, and Caribbean artists transitioned to cyberspace in 2020, we can now gather as a global carnival community to enjoy Caribbean culture and music no matter where or when we are. Last year brought some incredible virtual vibes (big up to Style & Vibes for gathering them all up here, in case you missed any)!

It is our Soka Tribe duty to keep you in the loop, so we’ve compiled a list of Internet events we liked best! Check them out, we don’t know how long they’ll remain available…

PRO TIP: Several past concerts are available only on Digicel’s D’Music App.

Feb 28 – 7pm ET – FIYAH, by Nailah Blackman and Sokah The Band

Nailah Blackman, her band, Kes, Patrice Roberts, Ravi B, and more brought an amazing show. Watch the replay on her YouTube channel.

Feb 28 – 9pm ET – Love From a Distance, by Beres Hammond

Reggae lovers, here’s some vibes for you too! Beres Hammond, one of the kings of lover’s rock, brought a concert guest starring several legends. Watch via VP Records’ Youtube channel.

Feb 28 – 3pm ET – The Trench Town Experience, by the Trench Town Trust

Plenty plenty reggae, dancehall, roots, and more, live streamed from Kingston. Acts include Sly & Robbie, Koffee, Marley Brothers, Sean Paul, Errol Dunkley, and many more from around the world. Watch via the Trench Town Experience YouTube.

 

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Feb 16 – 7p ET – Road to Stage by Yuma mas band

Yuma Vibe presented a Carnival Day concert featuring Ronnie McIntosh, Nailah Blackman, Shal Marshall, Drupatee Ramgoonai, Patrice Roberts, Destra Garcia, Voice the Artiste, a tribute performance to our soca legends & calypsonians, and MUCH MORE! Watch the replay on Yuma’s Youtube.

Feb 16 – 6p ET – Carnival Tabanca: Las Lap by DJ Jel, DJ Mad Russian & Friends

On Trinidad Carnival Day 2021, some of our faaavorite soca DJs took over the @nosleepmas IG account for a virtual fete complete with giveaways, guest appearances, and bare vibes. Rewatch on @nosleepmas’ IGTV, or enjoy DJ Jel’s new Carnival 2021 mix on Soundcloud.

Feb 13 – Soca Brainwash: NEXUS, by DJ Private Ryan

Did you miss DJ Private Ryan & Friends’ daylong set, taking us through each year of Soca Brainwash? It’s OK — they dropped not one, but two new mixes on Soundcloud just for you.

Feb 13 – 7:30pm ET – Iz We by Kes The Band

Kes The Band is hosted a five-concert series in Sound Forge, Trinidad, and broadcast the final installment to the world. Those with tickets will be able to access the stream at KesTheBand.com. If you missed it, watch their We Home concert instead!

Feb 12 – 7pm ET – Verse by Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons

Tune in to this lit show featuring the Vi-King & Queen, plus Jaiga, Viking Ding Dong, and Turner, streamed live from Queen’s Hall in Trinidad. Replay on Chrending’s YouTube.

Feb 12 – 6pm ET – Xperience Concert Fete by Xceptional Xperience 

One of the newer breakout favorite concert fetes made its way to the virtual world. Check out the replay here.

Feb 4 – 7p ET – Chance 2021: The Origins by Preedy

Preedy & friends in concert, for his birthday! Watch the replay here.

Feb 4 – 7p ET – Edwin…I Am by Edwin Yearwood

Edwin Yearwood’s birthday concert took you through decades of hits. Watch the replay here.

Feb 3 – Time TBD – Artform 3: A Love Note to Carnival by Nadia Batson

Nadia Batson and friends brought a heartwarming Carnival-themed concert. Watch the replay on Nadia Batson’s YouTube channel.

Jan 27-31 – TUCO Kaiso & Calypso Concerts

Trinidad & Tobago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation brought their legendary calypso and kaiso tents from the Savannah to your screen. Artistes include Super Blue, Lady Aiesha, All Rounder, Cardinal, and many more. Watch on their Youtube Live Channel.

Jan 31 – Soca Dance Championships

An international dance contest! The judges were looking for de world’s greatest Winin’ King, Winin’ Queen, and Soca Squad (no, the Soka Tribe Convoy is not in the running ) …watch the preliminary contestants on Julian’s Promo Youtube Channel.

Jan 14 – Vibes with Voicey by Voice the Artiste

Voice the Artiste limin’, chatting with friends and other artistes, playing tunes Thursday nights, live on Instagram. Tune in!

Jan 10 – Sekon Sunday by Sekon Sta

Sekon Sta and friends, backed by the A Team Band, streamed live from Queen’s Park in Trinidad. Watch the full show on Youtube.

Jan 1-3 – Fatima Strive On concerts by Fatima Old Boys Association Alumni

The classic fundraiser fete from Alumni of Fatima College in Trinidad offers a great concert series featuring some of soca’s best acts.
Jan 1 – Dil E Nadan
Jan 2 – Blaxx and the All Stars
Jan 3 – Viking Ding Dong, Preedy, and Sekon Sta