From samba to soca and candombe, AQ’s music columnist traces Carnival season’s sounds across the hemisphere.

The inaugural staging of Anthems, a tribute to the golden era of soca music by the I Love Soca Jamaica team, made a strong debut on Easter Monday, setting the tone for Carnival in Jamaica 2026. Held ...

The 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival brought Lagos Island to life on Monday, with foreign visitors and locals coming out to experience the vibrant culture, colourful floats, and traditional performances that ...

The 2026 Gomoa Easter Carnival ended on a high note as thousands thronged the festival grounds for a spectacular blend of fashion, music and cultural celebration. The four-day event, which climaxed on ...

For a few brief yet sleepless days, visitors and residents gather in St. Thomas – Rock City – to witness and revel in the Virgin Islands’ music, food, culture, and distinct Caribbean vibes. True to ...

Reynard Burns epitomizes the life of a contemporary classical musician. He directed orchestra in public school for over three decades, he’s an accomplished jazz performer, and as a composer his music ...

FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE, February 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Martinique’s renowned Carnival will take place February 15-18, 2026, drawing visitors to the ...

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood goes behind the scenes of calypso music with singer Kes Dieffenthaller to learn more about the genre and how it’s making waves in unexpected places. AOC’s Munich stumble is a ...

From the opening notes of “Ó Abre Alas” or “O Canto da Cidade”, Brazilians know that it’s time to celebrate: Carnival is here. From samba school parades to blocos (roving street parties), music plays ...

…which means put on your dancing shoes and get ready for some Caribbean vibes. Some of the biggest artists in the Caribbean music scene are about to light up Bayfront Park for the One Link Music ...

CARTERET, NJ — This community’s annual Music Festival & Charity Carnival will open on Thursday evening and runs until Sunday, Sept. 21, featuring a freestyle music night on Friday, a Battle of the ...