Well it is all settled, Machel "Monk Montae" Montano will defend his International Power Soca Monarch title and Kerwin DuBois is sitting out the Groovy Soca Monarch competition and will not defend, ...

Machel Montano has definitely earned the recognition as one of—if not THE—most well known modern-day Soca artists. Indeed, the Trinidadian performer has put more than 30 years work and dedication into ...

Calypsonian Baron (Timothy Watkins Jr) has gained a spot in the semifinal round of the 2014 Groovy Soca Monarch competition. The Sweet Soca Man is among four other calypso veterans whose names were ...

For soca artist Kerwin Du Bois, success had always been a communal affair. Writing and producing award-winning songs for Kes the Band and Machel Montano and collaborating with a slew of artist, Du ...

On a Friday night last February, a singer in a gold lamé suit and matching kufi stepped off a throne to pounding drums and a loud chanting of his name. As Olatunji performed his single “Ola,” dancers ...

The 2024 Junior Party Monarch competition was an energetic showcase of young talent that demonstrated that the future of Soca is in good hands. This year’s event featured a mix of returning performers ...

2025 has been around for less than two weeks, and Machel Montano is already making history. On Monday (Jan. 13), the Trinidadian music icon treated NPR’s Tiny Desk series to its very first soca set.

The King of Soca graced NPR's live performance series with a career-spanning set. By Kyle Denis 2025 has been around for less than two weeks, and Machel Montano is already making history. On Monday ...