Band photo of Jointpop by Sam Sheppard. A review of Jointpop’s To Trinidad with Love (May, 2018), by Mark Lyndersay. There’s a persuasive sense of assuredness in the new Jointpop album that’s at once defiant…

by Franka Philip Global drinks giant Diageo doesn’t want you to drink more, it wants you to drink better. The company which boasts a wide portfolio of popular spirits like Johnnie Walker, Ciroc and Smirnoff…

Above: Edward Cumberbatch, Raymond Edwards and Nigel Floyd of QED TT during their June 3 concert at Queen’s Hall, Port-of-Spain. Photo courtesy Don’t Sleep T&T Photography A review of QED TT’s concert Down Memory Lane…

The cover of Caribbean Roots, Scene With Two Blue Devils art by Che Lovelace. Right from the start of his new album, Caribbean Roots, Anthony Joseph declares his intentions. “The Kora narrates a poetic journey…

Above: Blackman children, from left, Marge, Abbi, Nehilet and Isaac lead the cast in singing Watch Out My Children. Photo by Rhianna McKenzie. A review of The Journey – From Lord Shorty to Ras Shorty…

A consideration of Marvel’s Black Panther by Mark Lyndersay. Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther is a sensation and a success. The film has made money for its financers, brought acclaim to its actors and kindled a…

Above: Machel Montano and Superblue perform at Machel Monday, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, February 5 2017. Photo: Jermaine Cruikshank As we look back at Carnival 2018, Trini Good Media reflects on the biggest events…

A review of Michael Boothman’s new EP, Break Away. Originally published in NewsdayTT on February 01, 2018. There haven’t been nearly enough recordings of Michael Boothman’s work on the guitar. Almost four decades ago I…

In Carnival – The Sound of a People 2.0, Etienne Charles takes indigenous music to a new level with a deep exploration of societal issues.      by Franka Philip Etienne Charles and his band…