The Soca 50: Conversation Series

Wed, Aug 30 2023
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

adult learning artist talks


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More Sokah, Inaugural August 30 Segment, Will Feature Rising Star Nailah Blackman, Granddaughter of Soca’s Creator Ras Shorty I

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Soca, the Trinidad birthed soundtrack to Caribbean carnivals held throughout the world, Brooklyn Public Library and Brooklyn-based Caribbean cultural organization Tropicalfete Inc. present the Soca Conversation Series. The series will shine a spotlight on soca and provide a platform where the music’s practitioners can discuss their artistry, live, in front of an audience.

The series commences on Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. with More Sokah: A Conversation with Nailah Blackman at the Dweck Auditorium, Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza. Blackman will be in conversation with Tropicalfete Board Member and popular vocalist, event host Keran Deterville and journalist Patricia Meschino, a longstanding contributor to Billboard and other publications.

 

You must register to attend - select RSVP and register on Eventbrite.

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