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…
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – A new piano book, “Caribbean Folk Songs for Piano,” is set to launch this month during Carifesta XV, marking a significant milestone for the PROJECT Music Books for Piano Education. The extensive 70-page collection written by author and musician Liesbeth Peroti is a collaboration between Caribbean Sheet Music Publishing and Robert Gibson…
KWEST Records, Grammy Considered Billboard #1 Artist Karlos Cobham is set to release new bumping single Blessed, Friday September 26, 2025. It’s been a minute since Cobham shared new music and it’s time for some fresh heat for the airwaves and your stereos. His new bumping single BLESSED mixed and mastered by UGLYJOSH and penned by the Barbadian rising star…
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…
Jevon Abrams isn’t just building structures; he’s actively building a legacy in construction. Clockwise Construction is a family-owned enterprise officially launched in 2020. And Jevon is actively forwarding a tradition of craftsmanship and dedication that stretches back two decades. Speaking to the News On The Go team, Jevon revealed, “The repetition of our style has…
Grammy Nominated, Billboard #1 artist Karlos Cobham, released his brand new single “Good Vibes” mixed and mastered by Minim (Fabian Worrell), music by Elijah Doyle and written by the Barbadian international talent himself based in the USA. This Afro-Beat summer jam with Caribbean and rhythmic vibes brings a chill, soothing sensation. Good Vibes can be deemed as a universal record as music cannot be…
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is pleased to again welcome on-board the Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL) as In-Kind and cash sponsor of this important Cultural Heritage Programme. The support of this community minded organisation has allowed the NCF to continue and expand its initiative to build awareness of and educate a…
Bridgetown, Barbados June 16, 2025 The House of Soca tent burst into vibrant life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Derrick Smith School, delivering an electrifying Opening Night of Social Commentary House of Soca that firmly set a high standard for the season. Perfectly coinciding with Father’s Day, the show treated all fathers in…
