Soca Chronicles
Monthly Soca Podcast - Hosts Arkayo and Sharnz explore the people, history, and unforgettable moments behind Soca music and the Carnival experience – from legendary artists and DJ's to personal stories from the road.
Podcasting since 2021 • 51 episodes
Soca Chronicles
Latest Episodes
Carnival Noise Ban Shakes Trinidad
A shorter than usual holiday-tinged soca catch-up with talk on a sudden venue ban in Trinidad, a sold-out Brawlin in London, and a groovy song of the month. • Details of the Port of Spain venue ban and backlash• Brawlin’s sell-out s...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 3
•
22:48
Miami Carnival 2025 and an interview with G.E.O.
We celebrate the final big carnival of the year, relive Miami Carnival with first-time DJ moments and standout fetes, then dive deep with G.E.O. from St. Vincent and even get an exclusive preview track.• Miami Carnival highlights, J’Ouv...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 2
•
51:17
Fire Truck: The Bouyon Sensation Shaking Up Social Media
We celebrate our four-year podcast anniversary with a dynamic interview featuring the rising Bouyon artist Trev li, who shares his extraordinary journey from Dominica to Russia and back to Caribbean music.• Trev li reveals his surprisin...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 1
•
1:11:13
Island-Hopping Through Carnival Season and Interview with Nadia Batson
Sharnz and Arkayo take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the summer carnival circuit, sharing experiences from St. Lucia to Notting Hill and featuring an exclusive interview with soca star Nadia Batson.• St. Lucia Carnival highlights and...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 12
•
54:33
Phone Down and Free Up: The Soca Sexualization Dilemma
Sharnz and Arkayo welcome guest Jhelisa for a thought-provoking discussion about the over-sexualization of Soca and how modern technology is changing carnival culture.• Carnival season updates: St. Lucia Carnival coming up, Vincy Mas re...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 11
•
40:03