A fun filled evening with a great cast on hand. Once again promoter Matthew Nelson aka True of Krushmore Ent, hosted an event to a sold out crowd. There was no question how this event was going to turn out, considering the packed house and the long lines outside. And besides.... we knew it wouldn't be ...

22 Years of any event does not come without commitment, patience, great management and having a great team in place. This year, the 23rd showing of the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival was no different. Headed by elected President Patricia Henry, the ACCBA put on another fantastic event in downtown Atlanta. Masqueraders donned the streets in their costumes and glitter, wearing huge smiles in anticipation of jumping to the 2011. The thousands of bystanders were treated to good music and an introduction to what a Carnival celebration looks like. The event culminated with a concert at the festival village (Cor. Auburn Ave. and Hill St.) that included the likes of famed band Burning Flames.  

A long standing Atlanta event, the 'Atlanta Jouvert' lived up to it's hype for the 2011 Atlanta Carnival. Titled V.I. Wuk Up vs Trini Fete....This party was one for the ages. With DJ's representing both sets of Islands, the party goers did not for one bit, starve for music selections throughout the night. And though Jouvert, (A French term meaning 'The Beginning') is a form of celebration dating back to the slavery days, where slaves would paint their bodies ...

Loooookkkkk At People!!!!! Wow.... is the best way to describe the 7th Annual Cooler Fete. From the time we pulled into the parking lot... (or should I say front yard), we saw a never ending line with eager patrons ready to get in with their coolers. Brapssss ... straight inside we go, with our cooler of course! It was about 1:30am and ....

The vibe was off. I believe the music had alot to do with it. The DJ's played good music but just not the right songs. The crowd partied...but did not look like the usual 'carnival' party. I can't even remember if I heard the ...

In 2009, I covered new grounds for Trini Jungle Juice; "Carifest" in South Carolina, the "One Love Fest" in Greensboro and Atlanta, and to top it off, in November the "BET Soul Train Music Awards". At this red carpet event, the Caribbean was well represented as BET had a category for the Best Reggae Artist. In attendance was Morgan Heritage's singer and songwriter Gramps Morgan, who we just happen to ...

The place was not slammed packed but a good size crowd was there. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the ...

Wait a minute... you mean to tell me that Inner Circle, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Serani and my favourite female reggae artist, Tanya Stephens, are all sharing the same stage at the 5th Annual Reggae Festival in Greensboro, NC? Lucky me! I believe that I got the pick of the litter by having the opportunity to interview the ...

So the rain started to pour down like cats and dogs with thunder and lightening from the heavens and everyone was seeking shelter, including veteran Calypsonians Winston 'Shadow' Bailey and Leroy 'Black Stalin' Calliste. After seeing them crawl under the stage at 'The Masquerade' to avoid the rains, the TJJ blood started to boil in me and I ...

The Crowd did not fill out this venue but the Capleton and Cocoa Tea supporters of the 90's and today, came out to ...