While Calypso and Soca Music still thrives, August 30th will officially be known as Edwin Yearwood day in New York City. The Soca General received recognition of that following his superb performances at Labour Day celebrations and over the year in New York City. While speaking to News On The Go’s Kerry Skeete at CARIFESTA…
For many, the world of dance and technology may seem like two separate worlds. But for Valencia James, the fusion of both is not just a creative endeavor rather, it is a journey that is transforming the way we think about storytelling, collaboration and culture. As part of the CARIFESTA XV celebrations, James returns to…
Thousands of Barbadians and tourists touched road for Grand Kadooment 2025. While News On The Go was invited to enjoy the festivities with newcomers Dream Mas, reports indicate that this Grand Kadooment brought together hundreds of media workers and influencers from around the world. Favorably; the Barbados Police Force reported an incident free jump but…
On Thursday, July 10th, 2025, PoeTree Barbados, in collaboration with Bean N Bagel 2.0, hosted the highly anticipated Under The PoeTree: The Battle Royale a thrilling night of spoken word that brought together emerging voices, powerful storytelling, and a buzzing audience of over 200 patrons. Fourteen spoken word artists competed for cash prizes totaling $700 BDS, sponsored by Cupid Productionsand Bean N Bagel…
PoeTree Barbados in collaboration with Bean N Bagel 2.0 will be hosting Under The PoeTree: The Power Men Wield on June 12th 2025 at 7:30pm. The poetry show which has an impressive cast of award-winning artistes such as DJ Simmons, Simon Pipe, StonedwithCupid, Deo The Poet, Damani Re, Atiba Sealy-Thompson, Rae, NEC, Barry Reid, Iyah…
The acclaimed film “Panazz The Story” will soon touch down in Barbados. This award-winning documentary vividly documents the Trinidadian pan n’ jazz ensemble, Panazz. The Barbados Museum will host these exciting screenings. It’s happening on June 7 and 8, 2025. Steel Pan’s Cultural Journey Unfolds on Screen This film offers more than a chronicle; it…
Bridgetown, Barbados May 31, 2025 Just in time for the Crop Over season, rising soca talent Dasilva has dropped his latest anthem, “Drunk”, featuring the electrifying Marzville. Released earlier this month, the track is already gaining significant traction online, with fans embracing its infectious rhythm, feel-good energy, and undeniable potential to dominate the road. “I…
Hijack Band Unveils “Ménage à Trois”: A Decade of Crop Over Dominance Bridgetown, Barbados – May 10, 2025 – “Ten years is not ten days,” a truth profoundly understood by those who navigate the vibrant yet demanding landscape of Crop Over. This sentiment rings especially true for Hijack Band, who on Saturday, May 10th, 2025,…
Bridgetown, Barbados – Crop Over is buzzing with anticipation, and consequently, rising star Israel Savourey, known to fans as John Boss, is ready to inject a jolt of energy into the festival scene. Indeed, the dynamic young artist revealed exclusively to News On The Go Now his two new projects in the pipeline: a collaboration…
PoeTree Barbados is continuing their mission to diversify spoken word in Barbados as they are hosting a show called Womanhood: The Power We Carry on May 15th, 2025, at Bean and Bagel 2.0, Rockley, Christ Church at 7pm. The show which has an impressive all female lineup which consists of Linda Deane, Nailah Imoja, Empress…
