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Jackson Passes On at 70

Freddie Jackson, Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer is dead at 70 After Revealing Kidney Disease. Jackson notched several chart-toppers in the 1980s, including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady”. Freddie Jackson died on Monday October 5, 2026, three days after his 70th birthday. The Grammy-nominated singer scored 10 No. 1 R&B hits including “Rock Me Tonight […More]
SPARROW’S ROYAL SEND-OFF

The Mighty Sparrow’s Children At His Funeral Service in Queens New York. On Sunday October 4, 2026, the Mighty Sparrow (Dr Slinger Thomas Francisco) was given a royal sendoff by top church leaders, politicians, ambassadors, entertainers and many celebrities. The funeral service was held at Linden Seventh Day Adventist Church, Queens, New York. Easily identified in the photo are […More]
THE BIRDIE IS GONE!

Dr Slinger Francisco the Mighty Sparrow also affectionately referred to as “Birdie” was one of the Greats’. The last time I interviewed him, he referred to himself as ‘The Bird with The Word’. He surely would be missed by many people who knew him and loved his music. But what stands out to me the most was when he surrendered […More]
Top Caribbean Artists To Lead 2026 New York Labor Day Carnival.

Kes and Buju Banton named grand marshals for New York Caribbean Carnival Reggae star Buju Banton and Trinidad and Tobago Soca singer Kees Dieffenthaller, better known as Kes, have been named honorary grand marshals for the 59th annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade in Brooklyn. The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) announced that the two Caribbean music stars […More]
🇹🇹 HAPPY WORLD STEEL PAN DAY! 🇹🇹

An Annual Celebration on August 11 🎶 Celebrating Trinidad & Tobago’s Ultimate Musical Gift to the World The steelpan is far more than the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the twentieth century—it is an educational intervention, a symbol of resilience, and the heartbeat of Trinbagonian culture, loved and celebrated by societies worldwide. A Heritage of Collective Genius Born from […More]