In their first television interview together for 2013, Trinidad and Tobago’s reigning Soca couple, Bunji Garlin and his wife Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez sat down and kept it real with fellow Soca artiste and Synergy TV host, Jason “JW” Williams. The artistes spoke on their personal choice and right to not participate in the 2013 International Soca [...]
Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez have both bowed out of the International Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions, respectively. The couple announced this last night, saying they decided to withdraw because they believe that fundamental clauses in the competitors’ contracts were objectionable and demanded too much of the winners. They were therefore advised by [...]
William Munro is one of the happiest men on earth right now, as his International Soca Monarch competitions look like the ultimate clash of the Soca titans! The Caribbean Prestige Promotions founder confirmed that Bunji Garlin (Ian Alvarez) and his wife, Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez have indeed re-entered the biggest Soca show on earth. Last year they [...]
Celebrity twitter feuds are growing in popularity and can be sometimes overly hilarious or very dangerous! Last Sunday, Soca Queens Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Destra Garcia were caught in a heated debate over a “retweet.” Destra can easily be considered the retweet queen; she is known for always retweeting her fans on a daily basis. Destra, [...]
This week I chatted it up with Ragga Soca King of the World, Bunji Garlin, as he spreads Soca music during his 2012 European tour. The 4x International Soca Monarch winner and Soca ambassador took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few quick questions. Check them out below: Jay Blessed: From Fri [...]
Jamaica’s most celebrated dancehall artist, Rexton Rawlston Gordon, popularly know to fans as Shabba Ranks is set to perform at the “adidas Jamboree” concert, Randall’s Island, New York on Saturday, June 9th. The concert – which will serve as a 50th anniversary celebration for both Jamaica and Trinidad – will take place at the conclusion [...]
In case you missed it, the nominations are in for the “2012 International Soca Awards” with Machel Montano, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez and Bunji Garlin leading the pack. Check out the nominees for the 10th annual ISA below: 1. Best New Female Soca Artiste Naki – Doh Bother Meh (T&T) Keann – Teaser (Barbados) Gabrielle – [...]
Last Friday Machel Montano successfully defended his Power title and reclaimed the $2 million prize for the Digicel International Soca Monarch and also copped his first ever, Play Whe Groovy Monarch title. But if that was grand, the icing on the cake for Mr. Fete was sealing the triple win with the coveted Road March [...]
I’ve always referred to these two talented individuals as the Jay-Z and Beyonce of the Caribbean. Soca super couple Ian “Bunji Garlin” Alvarez and his equally talented wife, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez are celebrating their 5th year wedding anniversary today. In this day and age, a lot of high profile marriages can last up to 72 days, [...]