Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

Soca Queens Alison Hinds, Fay-Ann Lyons for "Carnival Mania" in Brooklyn Saturday

NEW YORK  — International Soca Queens, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Alison Hinds, will dominate at the highly anticipated Soca concert ‘Carnival Mania’ to be held on the second night of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival on Saturday August 31, at the Barclays Centre in downtown Brooklyn.

Known for her women’s anthems, her signature locks and enviable waistline and stage antics, Alison Hinds is one of the most iconic female faces and voices in the Soca music genre. Hinds will bring the heat to ‘Carnival Mania’ and has some hidden surprises for her fans.“My fans can expect a quality show from the Alison Hinds show. My team and I are more than ready to hit the Barclays Centre with everything we have — the classics, as well as, newer songs plus energy and connection with the crowd! As the fans say, De place tun up loud,” the Bajan Soca Queen said.The London-born former lead singer of Square One, will represent for Barbados for the second time at the Barclays Centre, when she delivers Soca favourites including ‘Raggamuffin,’ ‘Faluma,’ ‘Togetherness,’ ‘Thundah,’ ‘Brace And Wine,’ ‘Explode,’ ‘Baddy’; her 2013 Crop Over single ‘Born Wit It’; and the internationally chart-topping female empowerment anthem, ‘Roll It Gal.’As one of the most decorated female Soca singers and songwriters in the Caribbean, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is the epitome of a Soca Queen. In 2009, Fay-Ann created history when she won the International Soca Monarch’s Power and Groovy Monarch and the Carnival Road March, also becoming the first Soca artist to win all three titles in the same year. She did all the above while pregnant with her first child.With over a decade in the Soca arena, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is one of the most formidable female forces in the Caribbean. Fans can witness her deliver groovy hits ‘Heavy T Bumper,’ ‘Start Wining’ and ‘We Doin’ Dis Owah,’ in addition to high-energy performances of hits including ‘Get On,’ ‘Display’ and ‘Meet Super Blue.’When these two Soca divas are not travelling the world spreading the gospel of Soca, they’re busy maintaining their wife and mommy duties; while consistently making time for their philanthropic efforts and new music. These Soca female powerhouses will headline on August 31st for a night titled ‘Carnival Mania,’ the second consecutive night of the first ever three-night Caribbean Music Festival, and will join Soca Kings of the World, the legendary SuperBlue, along with Bunji Garlin, Iwer George (Trinidad), Edwin Yearwood (Barbados), Tallpree (Grenada) and Skinny Fabulous (St. Vincent).The Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival commences on Friday August 30th on “International Night” featuring creole superstars Wyclef Jean, Tambou Combo, Kassav, DJakout#1; and ends with ‘Irie Jamboree’ on Sunday September 1st with dancehall and reggae greats, Shabba Ranks, Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Fireman Capleton, I-Octane, Mr Easy and more.All festival shows start at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-300, visit them online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Millions to view cricket carnival spectacle

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 Tournament will be beamed into millions of homes across the globe from start to finish, organisers have announced.

Networks in India, UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and the USA will carry the 24 matches from July 30 to August 24.Many networks in the Caribbean will show the tournament free of charge on their terrestrial TV stations.“When we launched the LCPL in February, we said that we were going to make sure that all eyes are on the shores of the Caribbean in July and August, and we are making good on that promise,” declared Limacol CPL CEO Damien O’Donohoe.“The Caribbean is the place to be this summer for many reasons, and the LCPL tops the list. However, for those people who do not have the good fortune to be able to come and play in person, we are going to see to it that they experience as much of the cricket meets carnival atmosphere and energy that will be pulsating through the region in just a few days.”Tournament officials say negotiations are still underway to add more countries to the list.O’Donohoe says the interest from media around the world has been strong and encouraging.“ESPN3 continues to serve cricket fans by building its portfolio of premier events and establishing itself as a leading destination in the US for live coverage of the second most popular global sport,” said Jason Bernstein, senior director of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN.“By delivering these events on the multi-screen sports network, we are able to give the sport national exposure across a variety of platforms that are easily accessible to the most seasoned fans as well as newcomers.”The buzz is building around the Caribbean also, and station owners are happy to air the tournament in their markets.“The news of cricket, in the form of the Limacol CPL T20 tournament, being broadcast on television in the Virgin Islands is most welcomed, and long overdue. I guess nothing happens before its time,” said Andrew Cox Snr, owner of CBN-Television in the British Virgin Islands.“The Virgin Islands market is populated by nationals from the neighbouring Caribbean islands. Live coverage is very important to the viewers who cannot make it to the venue, as we still want to be a part of the excitement at the matches.”

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Millions to view cricket carnival spectacle