Caribbean Buzz
T&T Comedian, Learie Joseph is Retiring. He’s Going Out With A Bang.
Trinidad and Tobago’s most loved comedian, Learie Joseph says he’s going out with a bang. Satisfied that he has brought tremendous joy to the hearts of hundreds of thousands, worldwide, over his many years in the entertainment business, Joseph is announcing his retirement.
In 2023, Learie Joseph celebrates his 50th anniversary in the comedy business. “I’ve lived out my dream,” he admits, and now, with the curtains set to come down on his illustrious career in comedy, he says he will do it the only way he knows how. “I have to go out just as heartily as I’ve always been,” he explained, highlighting that a 100- show tour is planned to give fans across the world, their fill of pure Learie Joseph comedy.
The Learie Joseph – Laugh with Me One Last Time Retirement Tour, kicks off on August 19th in Central Trinidad. “We have a super-hilarious show packaged for production by our team, in close collaboration with Learie and his team,” explained Caribbean event producer, Randy Glasgow. He assured that the show will be supported by a great comedic lineup of guests who’ll each bring something different to the stage.
The tour will take the length and breadth of Trinidad and Tobago, including venues in Diego Martin, Siparia, Princes Town, Couva, Port-of-Spain, San Fernando, Roxborough, Scaborough and La Brea, before hosting audiences regionally, in Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Dominica and internationally, in Toronto, Montreal, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Connecticut, Staten Island, Detroit and London.
“Learie Jospeh is one of a kind. He is one of the Caribbean’s most thrilling live comedians and we at Randy Glasgow Productions have seen, first hand, the impact of his humor on the lives of people from all walks of life,” said Glasgow. Learie, often called the Caribbean’s funniest man, has never failed to live up to the expectations of fans. It can be assured that his comedic delivery will be nothing short of spectacular as he gracefully makes way for the up-and coming acts in the industry.
For information on the Learie Jospeh – Laugh With Me One Last Time Retirement Tour, follow @randyglasgowproductions on all social media platforms.
Caribbean Buzz
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.
Caribbean Buzz
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.
