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The Caribbean Music Awards is ready to honor the richness of Caribbean music on September 19, featuring a lineup that includes V’ghn and Freetown Collective. This year's event marks a significant milestone as it highlights Dominica's Bouyon heritage and the growing global presence of Caribbean sounds, with Billboard as the Official Global Media Partner.
**[Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago / Fort-de-France, Martinique].** We're announcing that we'll be on the ground in Trinidad & Tobago from **September 16 to 21, 2026**, with red carpet accreditation for the **Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) Elite Weekend Experience**, taking place September 18–20 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain.
Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir have dropped 'Tears,' a powerful dancehall ballad that turns the pain of heartbreak into a statement of self-worth. Released on August 24, 2026, the single showcases both artists' unique styles while blending rock influences with traditional dancehall rhythms, marking a significant moment in their careers.
Three years after receiving her own opportunity to host at the Caribbean Music Awards, Dominican media personality and multimedia producer Jael Joseph is paying it forward, launching a Caribbean-wide search for an emerging media personality to take their place on the red carpet. Through Black Island Girl Multimedia, Joseph has launched the Black Island Girl Caribbean Media Correspondent Video Contest, giving one aspiring host or media personality living in the Caribbean the opportunity to travel to Trinidad and Tobago for the Caribbean Music Awards on September 19, 2026.
Arly Larivière presents Konpa en Symphony at Place Bell on September 20th!
Beenie Man's latest album, 'Eminence', released on August 20, 2026, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. With over three decades of influence in the music scene, this 16-track project bridges dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, and R&B, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure in Caribbean music.
A new single blending Afro-fusion, Caribbean rhythms and elegance, carried by Guadeloupean Creole and English.
The Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards is poised to celebrate the legendary contributions of four iconic artists on September 19, 2026, in Trinidad & Tobago. This year’s event promises to be a vibrant tribute to the cultural impact of Caribbean music, highlighting the sounds that resonate globally.
Nadia Batson's new single 'Panorama Luv' is a heartfelt tribute to the essence of healthy love, a theme often overlooked in Caribbean music. Released on August 6th, the track invites listeners to embrace love year-round, moving beyond the festive confines of carnival.
Jadel made a memorable impact on July 31, 2026, as she graced the stage at the SOS Colours event during Toronto Carnival weekend. As the only female Soca artist in the lineup, her performance not only showcased her dynamic stage presence but also highlighted the vibrant energy of the Caribbean music scene in Canada.
Pressure Busspipe has released 'All for a Time', an EP that not only marks his birthday but also showcases his commitment to authentic Roots Rastafari reggae music. The album features a blend of songs and dub tracks, including the standout 'Shine' and its dub counterpart, 'Shine Dub', featuring Imeru Tafari.
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