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Soca Events in New York City
Originating in Trinidad and Tobago during the early 1970s through the innovations of Lord Shorty, Soca emerged as a high-energy fusion of calypso and soul music. Find upcoming Soca events in New York City below.
Upcoming Soca Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
Soca & Reggae Day Party: Waterfront Saturday Experience
socareggaedancehall
Swan Marina NYC
NBA Fest NYC
DJ SoupKitchen, DJ Afrik
afrobeatsamapianodancehall
Partake NYC
Skin 2 Skin
socadancehallworld
New York
HORN ON THE HUDSON JERSEY EDITION
DJ IZ LIT, DJ MESSI
dancehallsocareggae
Life After Restaurant & Lounge
The Link Up
Boogy Rankss, Keem61, Soph Thee Sage
socashattacalypso
The House
Chic Soiree Bikini Bliss
socadancehallreggae
Queens
SOUTH BEACH SATURDAYS - HIP HOP LATIN, VIBES ON STEINWAY
Dj Norie, DJ Self, DJ Prostyle, Blue Diamond, DJ Justwin, DJ Scenario, DJ Hotrod, DJ Manny Mills
socadancehallhip hop
Olympia / South Beach
Soca on Di Patio
socadancehallreggae
Kiss Entertainment
Afrobeats, Reggae, Trap, Soca & Hip Hop
afrobeatsreggaetrap
MAMATACO
Celebrate your birthday for FREE
hip hopreggaeafrobeats
MAMATACO
Hip Hop Meets Reggae in Queens (Big Room Saturdays)
hip hopreggaesoca
Kiss Entertainment
Ladies Love Saturdays
Class Act, Trigga Tr3y, Life Ty, True
hip hopreggaeafrobeats
MAMATACO
BiG Room Saturdays (The Sexiest Caribbean Dance Party)
Massive B, Dj Norie, DJ BIG REEF, Young Chow, DJ Stakz, Riggo Suave, DJ Speede, Milo Myles, Elegance Sounds
dancehallsocahip hop
Kiss Entertainment
After-Concert Party
DJ Class Act
hip hopreggaeafrobeats
MAMATACO
Caribbean Saturdays
reggaesocahip hop
Kiss Entertainment
Reggae Fest Presents Masicka
Masicka
dancehallsocariddim
Barclays Center
Free Hookah Saturdays
Massive B, Dj Norie, DJ BIG REEF, Young Chow, DJ Stakz, Riggo Suave, DJ Speede, Milo Myles, Elegance Sounds
dancehallsocahip hop
Jouvay Night Club
CARIBBEAN SATURDAYS
socadancehallreggae
Jouvay Night Club
The Entourage Package
hip hopsocadancehall
Jouvay Night Club
Saturdays @ Jouvay Nightclub and #Drinks
socareggaedancehall
Jouvay Night Club
Carnival Saturdays (Reggae And Soca Party)
socareggaeafrobeats
Jouvay Night Club
Saturday at Jouvay
hip hopreggaesoca
Jouvay Night Club
Lavish Saturdays
dancehallsocareggae
Jouvay Night Club
Saturdays at Jouvay Nightclub (Reggae Hiphop & Soca)
reggaehip hopsoca
Jouvay Night Club
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
90
danceability
95
valence
90
grit
20
organicness
40
commerciality
50
tempo
85
vocality
70
About Soca
Originating in Trinidad and Tobago during the early 1970s through the innovations of Lord Shorty, Soca emerged as a high-energy fusion of calypso and soul music. It is characterized by its driving 4/4 rhythmic foundation, heavy percussion, and a prominent reliance on synthesized textures, brass sections, and syncopated basslines. The genre's tempo typically ranges from moderate Groovy Soca to the frenetic pace of Power Soca, maintaining an infectious, celebratory mood designed for the Carnival season. Functionally related to dancehall and chutney music, Soca remains the heartbeat of Caribbean festivities, emphasizing collective euphoria and rhythmic intensity through its loud, vibrant production and call-and-response vocal structures.
Also known as: Soul-Calypso
Parent genre:Latin
Soca events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Soca music?
- Originating in Trinidad and Tobago during the early 1970s through the innovations of Lord Shorty, Soca emerged as a high-energy fusion of calypso and soul music. It is characterized by its driving 4/4 rhythmic foundation, heavy percussion, and a prominent reliance on synthesized textures, brass sections, and syncopated basslines. The genre's tempo typically ranges from moderate Groovy Soca to the frenetic pace of Power Soca, maintaining an infectious, celebratory mood designed for the Carnival s…
- What Soca events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Soca events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Soca events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Soca music?
- Soca music scores high on danceability (95%), energy (90%), valence (90%), and lower on organicness (40%), grit (20%). These qualities shape the typical Soca sound at live events and club nights.
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