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Yung Bredda Headlines ‘SoDa’ Tonight at Fuzion, Trinidad. Big Guest Artistes Expected.
It’s about to be a memorable night for the nostalgic as the once hottest nightspot in West Trinidad, reopens its doors, welcoming the King of Steam, Yung Bredda for ‘SoDa.’
Akhenaton “Yung Bredda” Lewis headlines the event launch which synergies soca and dancehall music and culture. Once dubbed Club Coconuts and later, Fuzion, the event takes place tonight at the famous Trinidad and Tobago venue which is home to the Cascadia Hotel in St. Ann’s. “This is the only place to see Yung Bredda perform all his Steamy hits and get familiar with all his new releases before the Christmas and Carnival takes over,” said organisers in a media statement. “We’re looking forward to seeing all the fans of Steam link up with all the Soca lovers the Dancehall crews, so we can all represent for Caribbean music and culture to close off 2026.”
The SoDa Movement is building a database and will showcase a synergy of Soca and Dancehall music and culture via a series of events, collaborations and music recordings designed in distinctly unique and symbiotic formats. SoDa aims to showcase and highlight the harmony, versatility, similarities and diversity between Soca and Dancehall.
Event Coordinator, Jerome Antoine is a noted, dynamic and enterprising music producer, a Tribe Music Truck Manager and former radio DJ at RED 96.7 FM. He explained that SoDa is NOT another genre, but a social and cultural movement. “The SoDa movement is designed to create, explore and amplify synergies within the Soca and Dancehall industries,” Antoine explained. He said that for more than four decades, the public has listened to and created, enjoyed, made memories with, and celebrated their achievements with tons of Dancehall and Soca music as the soundtrack. “We have even created our own sub-genres like Trinibad and Steam and the artistes and citizens of the Caribbean continue to explore and enjoy both genres and cultures all the time” He noted the effect of the pandemic. “A few years ago and coming out of the pandemic, we saw a void in the entertainment scene and felt the need to blend the two worlds and apply a more engaging and edu-taining approach to presenting their similarities and strengths. Now, we feel like the time is right to celebrate these two genres and cultures, as we prepare for The Greatest Show on Earth in a few months and celebrate the Christmas season and the end of a highly eventful 2025 year.”
SoDa will feature a special performance by Yung Bredda, as well as several guest acts representing Soca and Dancehall. DJs Travis World and Salty, DJ Prodigy and the official SoDa DJ, Lord Hype will provide the soundtrack leading up to and in-between the live action.
Welcome Drinks will be provided by Rudeboy, with Hennessy flowing in the VIP Section, but there will be a fully-stocked bar and HybridTT cocktails available for purchase as well. Social media ravens can prepare for live video interviews on site by Overtime Media, ET&T, Scorch TV, EbuzzTT and MYOB.Enttt.
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Destra Delivers Powerfully at Reflections.
“If this sharing that I’m doing touches anyone, I’m truly grateful. None of us are perfect. Some days you’ll feel good, some days you won’t, but it’s all part of the journey. Sometimes what you’re looking for is right on the horizon, and the moment you give up, you miss it. If my testimony makes anyone feel something, then my work here is done.” – DESTRA GARCIA
Trinidad and Tobago received a musical showcase of spiritual awakening yet again this past Saturday, at Destra’s ‘Reflections: Sound. Spirit. Surrender.” The event took place at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s and proved to be a truly inspiring and uplifting musical experience.
From the onset, the show set a standard that fans of good music with powerful lyrics, would rave about for weeks. David Rudder – a cultural icon of Calypso music out of Trinidad and Tobago, welcomed the audience as he hit the stage first delivering the very fitting, ‘High Mas.’ It was a powerful blessing no doubt – something that would lead into a seamless spiritual production. He was subsequently joined on stage by Destra, something that created a full-circle moment that drew immediate emotion from the audience.
Known for her unmistakeable vocal ability, Destra took her audience on a carefully curated musical journey, opening her set with Free Again before transitioning into slowed-down, soul-stirring renditions of some of her most beloved songs, including Love Somebody and Fly and with each performance, she revealed a different layer of her artistry, offering vulnerability, reflection, and strength.
One of the night’s most touching highlights came as Garcia shared the stage with her daughter, Xaiya, for a heartfelt duet of The Prayer. Beginning at the piano, Xaiya gently set the tone before joining her mother in song, creating an intimate moment that resonated deeply with the audience.
The production, which was creatively directed by Zara Bartels and Isoke Edwards, also showcased the incredible talent of father and son pan duo Martin and De’jean Cain as well as the Maria Regina Grade School and St. Joseph’s Convent Port- of- Spain choirs, whose vibrant and polished performances brought a refreshing, youthful energy to the stage. Gospel artiste, Nisa joined Garcia for a powerful duet of Bridge Over Troubled Water. She also performed her original composition Make Me Over, adding another layer of spiritual depth to the evening.
As the show built toward its finale, Garcia delivered a commanding rendition of Ella Andall’s Bring Down the Power, followed by classic hymns including A Little More Oil in My Lamp. This climactic segment was elevated by the presence of traditional belle dancers and African drummers, creating a rich, cultural fusion that brought the audience to its feet. Beyond the performances, the overall production, brought to life through Bridgette Wilson’s choreography and Atiba Borde’s costuming, stood out for its seamless execution, immersive ambience, and thoughtful storytelling, reinforcing Reflections as more than just a concert, but a transformative experience.
Reflections certainly delivered a powerful blend of music, filled with deep messages and meaning. In what is a very spiritual season, Destra, through the delivery of ‘Reflections,’ has carved out a space for inspiration and connection within Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape – something that many would agree, is a necessity more than an option.