Peer to Peer with Emma Mathurine May 17, 2022Natasha Von CastleYou can’t think Mas in the UK and not think about Emma Mathurine! One of the prominent makers of costumes and Ambassadors for Dominican and Caribbean culture in the UK, Emma has made it a mission to educate fans on the importance of costumes, their significance in the UK and the connection it maintains with our heritage. VP: How did you get your start in the business? EM: My Caribbean… Read more VP RecordsBel Dyes Mas, Carnival, Costumes, Emma Mathurine, UK
VP Records Sponsors Child at Rhythms of Africa Event in Miramar, FL- ‘Carnival’ from “Havana Meets Kingston” to be Featured in the Evening’s Program January 19, 2018VP RecordsOn Sunday January 20, the journey that began at the Miramar Cultural Center returns for two shows, 3 PM and 8 PM, following capacity-crowd performances at Miami’s Arsht Center, Ft. Lauderdale’s Parker Playhouse, and Broward’s Bailey Hall. Rhythms of Africa is a musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms sprung from the souls of vibrant cultures and carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean, South… Read more UncategorizedCarnival, Havana Meets Kingston, mista savona
SOCA GOLD 2014 TURNS UP THE HEAT FOR SUMMER OUT MAY 27 ON VP RECORDS May 9, 2014VP RecordsFor almost two decades, VP Records has been bringing the annual Soca Gold series to the masses. The top-selling compilation has been the ultimate Carnival soundtrack from the Caribbean islands. On May 27, Soca Gold 2014 will deliver the genre’s freshest party anthems. This year’s collection opens with the self-proclaimed Viking of Soca Bunji Garlin’s latest single “Carnival Tabanca” then Farmer Nappy’s groovy soca tune “Big People Party” that came… Read more VP Records2014, 5 Star Akil, Bunji Garlin, Carnival, Edwin Yearwood, Farmer Nappy, Fay Ann Lyons, Ravi B, Soca Gold, vp records
BUNJI GARLIN TAKES CARNIVAL TO SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST March 13, 2014VP RecordsFollowing 2014 Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, his recently-released EP Carnival Tabanca and colossal hit “Differentology (Ready For The Road)” – Bunji Garlin, the Viking of Soca, takes his massive movement stateside. The first stop is Austin, Texas for South By Southwest. “Garlin will be entering South by Southwest in his peak form, and “Differentology” is the perfect track to help you reach yours. With its massive builds, Spanish guitar, and… Read more VP RecordsBunji Garlin, Carnival, Carnival Tabanca, Differentology, South By Southwest, SXSW