New music: Swappi 4D & Ravi B - Doh Sticky

"BOLLYWOOD MEETS HOLLYWOOD IN 4D"
Doh Sticky! Check out this brand new Ravi B and Swappi.

Soca magic in Florida for Orlando Carnival

Florida was jumping for the recent Orlando Carnival, traditionally held over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. As usual, the Island Boys outfit really hit the spot with its annual fete with some good Trini food and entertainment, and excellent ambience. 

Ravi B being charged for Chutney Soca Monarch missile offence

Popular chutney soca artiste Ravi B (Ravi Bissambhar) has been summoned to appear in court on charges arising out of his alleged actions after his 2011 Chutney Soca Monarch defeat in February. Yesterday, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard gave instructions for the summary charge to be laid against the singer. Assistant Superintendent Carl Ramlal obtained a summons for Ravi B for the offence of encouraging patrons at the February 19 event at Skinner Park, San Fernando, to throw missiles on the stage.

He would appear before a San Fernando Magistrate on September 27 to answer the summary charge. It is alleged that after losing the coveted title and $2 million prize to Rikki Jai, Ravi B, lead singer of the band Karma, expressed outrage at the results. Ravi B allegedly called on the 3,000-plus patrons at the Skinner Park event to express their displeasure with the results. As a result, several missiles were thrown on the stage. He later apologised for the incident.

Source: Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Chutney singers stealing from Bollywood?

Remember when most of us were in uproar over the alleged theft of soca hits by the Panamanian quartet Comando Tiburón? Well it appears that our chutney artists are no strangers to this practice. And no, they aren't the victims. Are our chutney "stars" stealing music from Bollywood?
If they are, who is to blame? The artist, the producer, or our culture?
Daniella Candice Brown aka The Trini Berry fills us in. She also wishes to highlight the "perversion of the original material with alcohol".
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Update 18/6/11: After a response from Chutney star Ravi B, Danielle has since responded, disproving more claims of his originality.