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    Wow! It has been a good while since I was able to write again for this music blog. I really would like to apologize, but to be honest Christmas in Trinidad is a very busy time for everybody. I hope you don’t mind that I tell you about my Christmas experience, a little belated. But, what makes .

  • TT MUSIC LIBRARY ON RESEARCH GATE

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  • REVIEW: 100 YEARS OF THE CALYPSO TENT, VIRTUAL CONCERT

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  • WELCOME TO THE JUKEBOX | TOP 5 SOUNDTRACK | DJ MIKA

    Hello and welcome to the music blog about the music of Trinidad and Tobago. My name is  Mika and I am a multimedia designer, creative mind, and intendant of this blog named the JUKEBOX TT, and the virtual music archive TT MUSIC LIBRARY. I am also a professional DJ, which made me decide to fuse my s.

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FILM TIP | DIASPORA

Rawlston Charles migrated to New York from Tobago in 1967. Wanting to hear more music from his homeland, Charles set an intention: to promote calypso music and its artists, in the US and around the world. In the process, he created the world-renowned record store 'Charlie’s Calypso City', and with his music label 'Charlie’s Records' put calypso and soca on the map.
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Rawlston Charles - Charlies Records
Rawlston Charles in his Recording Studio
Tina Charles, his daughter, and pro-athlete in the United States decided to put the documentary together. Unfortunately, it is not available on the internet to watch for free. Still, I would like to share the insightful interview.
Interview Length: 15 minutes
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FILM TIP | MUSIC | THE EVOLUTION OF SOCA

A look at the genesis of soca music, from concept to commercialization in Trinidad and Tobago and on a worldwide scale.

Video Clip (USA)
Length: 5 mins
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FILM TIP | MUSIC | CHUTNEY IN YOUR SOCA

A fascinating introduction to chutney soca development in Trinidad and Tobago for the British Arts Council of Great Britain and the British Channel 4 TV in 1997.

Short Documentary | Directed by Karen Martinez
Length: 21 mins
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FILM TIP | CONCERT | KES LIVE IN NEW YORK

The IzWe Concert by Kes the Band is a must to watch for every true soca fan. Feel these incredible vibes. They performed at Coney Island, Brooklyn New York, in front of 9 500 fans.

Special Guests: Farmer Nappy, Patrice Roberts, Voice, Nailah Blackman, Ravi B, Etienne Charles, Farmer Nappy and more!

Length: 2 hours
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TUTORIAL | HOW TO PLAY SOCA ON DRUMS

Lincoln Center's Jazz Academy (US) Percussion master Bobby Sanabria guides you through the Soca style, showing its rhythmic pulse, and demonstrating how you can develop that sound on a drum kit.

Length: 6 mins
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