Winterizing the Mind, Body, and Soul
Opinions

Winterizing the Mind, Body, and Soul

Salutations Everyone! I hope everyone had a great Fall! Despite being born and raised in Montreal, I feel like winter will NEVER sit right with me. Around this time,...

My First Tobago Carnival,  Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage
Entertainment

My First Tobago Carnival, Where Mud, Mas & Music Take Center Stage

So, hear what!! I finally experienced the Tobago Carnival for myself, and it was nothing short of amazing. I’ve attended Trinidad Carnival countless times, but Tobago offered something refreshingly...

Papa Michigan lights up Jamaica Day and looks back on a pioneering career
EntertainmentEvents

Papa Michigan lights up Jamaica Day and looks back on a pioneering career

Montrealers turned out in full force on July 26th for Jamaica Day at Martin Luther King (Kent) Park, widely regarded by organizers as the largest edition to date. Headliner...

In Loving Memory of Michael Julien
Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Michael Julien

Michael Julien, co-founder of the Roots Cultural Association, long-time employee of McGill University and former co-host of CKUT’s Bhum Bhum Tyme has passed away in the country of his...

Riggo Suave Honored at Island Twist in  Montreal — Next Stop: Carivibe Ottawa 2025
Entertainment

Riggo Suave Honored at Island Twist in Montreal — Next Stop: Carivibe Ottawa 2025

Montreal, July 1st, 2025 Canada Day in Montreal took on a special meaning this year as two of the city’s top promoters, NiteLife Ent and Production Sounds came together...

Kes the Band to Ignite the Montreal Jazz Festival with Caribbean Rhythms on July 4
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Kes the Band to Ignite the Montreal Jazz Festival with Caribbean Rhythms on July 4

Montreal’s summer festival season is set to sizzle as Kes the Band—Trinidad and Tobago’s musical powerhouse takes the Rogers Stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on Friday, July...

MAKE ROOM, MISS DIVA IS HERE
Community NewsSpecial Features

MAKE ROOM, MISS DIVA IS HERE

Alicia Anderson, better known by her stage name Miss Diva, has been making inroads in music for almost a decade now. grew up deeply rooted in music and faith....

the latest for T&T carnival 2025
Entertainment

the latest for T&T carnival 2025

Island Scoop is your one-stop article for Soca news during the 2025 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival season which will take place from 3rd to 4th March. So what has...

The String Up: Celebrating reggae and sound-system culture
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The String Up: Celebrating reggae and sound-system culture

Reggae history and Montreal’s vibrant sound system culture will be the main focus at The String Up, a new exhibition by the Afrosonic Innovation Lab launching on Feb. 7,...

Enjoy island Riddims with a glass of Sorrel
Entertainment

Enjoy island Riddims with a glass of Sorrel

As we are in the heart of the Christmas season. Here’s some reasons why Christmas is my favourite season. There’re parties aplenty. I can finally rock my ugly Christmas...