Into their music

The Caribbean racing circuit is growing in popularity, with a bunch of events held this time of year for the sailors that want to tap into the charter fleets or bring their boats. Among these events is the St Maarten Heineken Regatta, which does a dandy job of producing fun videos to promote their event. They also seem to be into music, and in the world of yachting, they are the first event to ever send to Scuttlebutt a press release regarding their entertainment line-up. Read on:


The Caribbean’s Queen of Soca Alison Hinds to perform at the 28th St Maarten Heineken Regatta
St. Maarten, N.A. (January 16, 2008)

Hailing from the tropical island of Barbados, and crowned the undisputed “Queen of Soca” by fans worldwide, the British born Alison Hinds is set to release her power and passion on Marigot, St. Martin, Saturday March 8, 2008 during the 28th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta.

The intoxicating musical movement known as SOCA (popular dance music of the SOuthern CAribbean) is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe. It is a sexy and uplifting music known for its infectious rhythms and spirited spicy lyrics that inspires jubilant audience participation albeit with waving hands and flags to swaying hips, all in a ritualistic celebration that exemplifies life today in the Caribbean. Alison Hinds is poised to become a major force in the eruption of innovative urban-influenced Caribbean-based artists such as fellow-Bajan popstar Rihanna, Sean Paul, and Shaggy, who are changing the face of music worldwide. -- More