Caribbean authors are really ramping up the quality of their books and have been putting out impressive works. One of the most interesting and enjoyable books we have had the privilege to review is “The Relocators” written by Jamaican, and Fort Lauderdale resident, E. Claudius Thompson, who has been writing for a number of years, and, in fact, has other novels to his credit.

This book published by Publish America is an intriguing and well written mystery, despite a few editorial flaws. Notwithstanding, Thompson has succeeded in writing a very suspenseful story that keeps the reader glued to the book, anxious to reach the plot’s conclusion. With keen interest we follow the story of the main character, Canadian John Thompson, as he tries to survive a plot spawned by a criminal organization to eliminate him, as he hides in rural Jamaica.

Da’Ville, dubbed the new lover’s rock icon of his generation, will thrill with his upcoming album, ‘On My Mind,’ set to release by VP Records on March 27, 2007. The smooth sounds of Lover’s Rock, Dancehall and R&B are carefully orchestrated on Da‘Ville’s upcoming album. The singer/songwriter is holding the reins and steering his sound into a fresh direction.

And the Actor Boy goes to….

The 2006 Actor Boy Awards will once again raise the curtains on March 27 when thespians and theatre lovers alike will don their best to celebrate the nation's top theatrical output for 2006. Kingston's Little Theatre will be the host venue of this prestigious award. Glitz, glamour and talent are the potent combination of both inside and outside of the theatre community as they experience the performance of several crooners in the business such as Ken Boothe, comic characters Christopher Daley and Andrew Lawrence among others. The awards in its 16th year will be given out in 19 categories spanning the creative and technical areas in theatre. There is already a buzz that the nominations will be aired on TVJ. Can we say this is our Jamaican Oscars?

Saturday, February 24

Art fan? Check out The Pan-Africanists exhibition of the work of Barry Watson from Feb. 1 – March 30 at the South Regional BCC Library at 7300 Pines Blvd. Building 81. Pembroke Pines. The artist will also be holding workshops on Feb. 21 & 22. Call 954.357.7348 or 954.357.7514 for details.

Jump and wave and misbehave at the GenX J’ouvert all inclusive party at the Bayside Hut at 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy.

The vibrancy and vitality of Carnival would not exist without its legendary music, so Soca 101 Volume 4 provides you with the essential soundtrack for the season and many parties to come. This comprehensive collection of Soca and Calypso style dance tracks contains all of the celebrated classics and 'Road March' winners throughout history. Each song in the collection is a certified #1 hits and has been re-mastered from the original full-length version. Every tune was carefully picked to exude the vigor and liveliness necessary to keep the crowd jumping and waving!

Check out the array of upbeat tempos and mastered vocals on tracks like
"Krank It" by Krosfyah featuring Edwin Yearwood, "Give Me Soca" by Byron
Lee & The Dragonaires, and "Zouk-La-Se Sel Maedikaman Nou Ni" by Kassau.
The CD package includes a bonus mix disc by Soca DJ Dr. Jay of 40 non-stop minutes of Soca and Calypso flavor. This set includes the highest caliber of tunes to make sure you never miss a beat.

This ultimate fete collection is perfect for the die-hard Soca fanatic and provides the fundamentals for the new Soca enthusiast. Let the exuberance of Soca 101 Vol. 4 take your mind away from the trivial day to day distress. Grab ya lover, wine up, represent unnu flag, and keep movin'.