SOCANEWS Free
i114/may 2016 ISSN 1464-7087
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Editor’s
Letter I realise every time I come to write these letters that it’s the drug soca
that keeps me at it, and once soca is pumping life is always going to be great... we’re livin’ la vida soca!
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COVER PHOTO Socaholic
PHOTOGRAPHER Joseph Young
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The band launch season is almost at an end, with just a handful of bands yet to showcase their creations for the 2016 Notting Hill Carnival season. This month is a special one for Guyana as they celebrate their 50th year of independence, and there’s a dinner dance taking place at the end of the month. You will find a comprehensive list of launches and other events on pages 25. The UK Soca Monarch competition is back, on Sunday 7 August. This is an opportunity for UK acts to find a platform and to get involved; more information can be found on page 22. This issue is all about carnivals and festivals happening throughout the world and in the UK in the coming months. We have tried to be as comprehensive as possible, but if we missed something, please let us know. The carnival and festivals guide, sponsored by Caribbean Reunion Club, starts on page 35. When you’ve finished checking out what’s taking place you can call our friends at CRC and tell them, “Book me a flight”! As always, our aim is to keep you informed about who’s doing what, and what’s making the news when it comes to soca music, here and abroad. For more information about all news and carnival-related events, and to hear and see the latest soca music tracks and videos, visit www. socanews.com. Until the next time. YOURS IN SOCA THE EDITOR
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