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Caribbean Music Awards to Celebrate The Unmatched Caribbean Vibe in New York, This Thursday.
The annual Caribbean Music Awards is set to unfold this Thursday from 8pm at Kings Theatre, in New York. Hosted by Caribbean Elite Group, the event is quickly becoming an anticipated celebration of Caribbean greatness, annually.
This year, Jamaican dancehall artiste, Bounty Killer will receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the Caribbean Music Awards. Busta Rhymes will also be honored with the Elite Icon award, recognizing his cultural influence, having blended his Jamaican roots with mainstream HipHop. Additionally, Trinidad and Tobago’s Austin ‘Superblue’ Lyons will be presented with Calypso Honors for his impact on the Soca music genre. On the production side of things, T&T’s Kerwin DuBois will also receive a special producer’s honor for his work over the years.
With a list of nominees that exceed 150 Caribbean creatives, The Caribbean Music Awards will once again recognize artists, producers and industry professionals who’ve significantly contributed to the growing Caribbean music landscape. Some 40 categories, multiple genres of music from the around the region, will highlight the tremendous work of Caribbean creatives over the past year.
This year, new categories include, Caribbean R&B and Zess-Steam Artiste of the Year, International DJ of the Year (Female), Reggae Collaboration of the Year, and Reggae, Gospel, and Caribbean Fusion Song of the Year. In the popular ‘People’s Choice’ category, artistes nominated include T&T’s Yung Bredda, Lady Lava, Kes The Band, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Skeng and Vybz Kartel.
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Terri Lyons Makes History with Fourth Consecutive Queen of Queens Title.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Queen Terri Lyons has once again cemented her place in Caribbean music history after winning the Queen of Queens Competition at Montserrat for the fourth consecutive year.
The highly anticipated event took place on Tuesday, December 30th, where Lyons delivered a commanding performance that set her apart from a strong regional field of competitors. Her victory further solidifies her reputation as one of the most dominant and consistent female voices in modern calypso.
Terri Lyons, the daughter of legendary Soca King Austin “Superblue” Lyons, has been making a tremendous impact on the calypso scene for years, earning respect for her lyrical strength, stage presence, and commitment to the art form. Many have noted that while she proudly carries her father’s legacy, she has firmly established her own powerful identity in the genre.
At Tuesday’s competition, Lyons topped the lineup, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ge’eve Phillip securing second place, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Roslyn Reid-Hayes finishing in third.
Fans and fellow artistes have since taken to social media to praise Lyons’ continued excellence, with many calling her reign “unmatched” and “well deserved.” Her latest win not only highlights her individual talent but also underscores the strength of Caribbean calypso on a regional stage.
With four consecutive Queen of Queens titles now under her belt, Terri Lyons continues to raise the bar, proving that her crown is not just inherited, but undeniably earned.
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Kerlz Goes Independent Ahead of T&T’s C2K26.
Trinidad and Tobago female soca artiste, Kerlz is going solo. The entertainer has announced her departure from the A Team Band, via media release. A 13-year-journey with the band’s front-line has been dubbed, ‘an amazing run’ by the entertainer who says she is grateful for the experience and the foundation built over the years.
Having recently unleashed a new single called, ‘Medicine’ on D’ Guitarman Riddim alongside fellow soca artistes, Ding Dong and Salty, Kerlz, whose real name is Kerlene Joseph, says she is excited to enter this new chapter. “I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks to the A Team Band for the incredible opportunity and the platform they provided me over the past 13 years,” she said, adding, “The journey has been formative and I will always cherish the music we created and the stages we shared together. I wish the entire A Team family nothing but the very best in all their future endeavours.”
Memories made and cherished, the singer now has her heart set on maximizing the potential of her recent release, which is already gaining ground as the 2026 season comes into focus. With a powerful voice and a dynamic stage presence, Kerlz says she is ready to captivate audiences as a solo performer.
