Explore years of original Julianspromos coverage, from Soca music and artist interviews to Carnival highlights, performances, festivals and Caribbean entertainment history.
Elevation 2015: Destra, Shal Marshall & Skinny Fabulous Take Over the DMV
Relive Elevation: Pure Bacchanal 2015 at Cococabana in Maryland with Destra Garcia, Shal Marshall and Skinny Fabulous bringing live Soca to the DMV. Hosted by Intrigue Lane, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, and edited by Julian C. Hackett.
Miami Carnival 2015: Freaks Mas on the Road at Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
Freaks Mas brought “A Journey Through the Caribbean” to the Miami Carnival Parade of Bands on October 11, 2015. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson and Intrigue Lane, filmed and edited by Julian C. Hackett.
Miami Broward Carnival Official J’Ouvert 2015: On the Road With GenX RedAntz
The Miami Broward Carnival Official J’Ouvert brought GenX RedAntz to Central Broward Regional Park on October 10, 2015. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson and Intrigue Lane, filmed and edited by Julian C. Hackett.
2015 New York West Indian American Day Carnival Parade: Sesame Flyers Brings “Egyptian Royale” to Eastern Parkway
Sesame Flyers International brought “Egyptian Royale” to Eastern Parkway for the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade on September 7, 2015. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, edited by Julian C. Hackett.
2015 DJ Norie Anything Goes Live: Konshens, Kranium, Machel Montano & More at Amazura
DJ Norie’s Anything Goes Live brought Reggae, Dancehall and Soca to Club Amazura in Queens on September 5, 2015. Hosted by Marsha Monelle, filmed by Calvin Tucker, edited by Julian C. Hackett.
Vincy Carnival All Stars 2015: Skinny Fabulous & St. Vincent’s Soca Stars in Brooklyn
Vincy Carnival All Stars brought Skinny Fabulous, Hypa 4000 and Problem Child to Cascades Ballroom in Brooklyn on September 5, 2015. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson, photographed by Chandelle “Chandy” De Riggs.
When Soca Met Afrobeats: Machel Montano & Ice Prince at Sound Culture Fest NYC 2015
Sound Culture Fest brought African and Caribbean music together at Irving Plaza on September 5, 2015, with surviving footage featuring Machel Montano and Ice Prince. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, edited by Julian C. Hackett.
Boston Carnival 2015: Camo Band Brings “Shipwrecked” to the Road
Camo Band brought “Shipwrecked” to Boston Caribbean Carnival on August 29, 2015, with Vivaa playing mas as the Sunken Treasure Queen. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, edited by Julian C. Hackett.
When the Party Went Silent: Inside HUSH, Brooklyn’s Caribbean Headphone Party in 2015
HUSH brought a Caribbean silent-party experience to Brooklyn in 2015, putting the music in patrons’ headphones and letting the crowd choose its own vibe. Hosted by Sheniele “Vivaa” Dodson, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, edited by Julian C. Hackett.
Barbados Crop Over 2015: Grand Kadooment from the National Stadium to Spring Garden
Grand Kadooment brought thousands of masqueraders onto the road for Barbados Crop Over on August 3, 2015. Footage by Carnival Live TV (CLTV), edited and presented by Julian C. Hackett for Julianspromos.
Toronto Carnival 2015: Saldenah Brings “The Chronicles of Machel Montano” to the Road
Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club brought “The Chronicles of Machel Montano” to Toronto Carnival 2015, transforming 17 Soca-inspired sections into a colorful Grand Parade presentation. Hosted by Chandelle “Chandy” De Riggs, filmed by Julian C. Hackett, edited by Julian C. Hackett.