Hip-hop isn't the only cultural movement celebrating its golden anniversary this year; soca, the up-tempo, propulsive descendant of calypso created in Trinidad and embraced across the Caribbean ...

In the dynamic tapestry of Caribbean music, soca endures as the heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago's world-famous Carnival celebrations, infusing the festival with joy, energy and infectious rhythm.

Listen to 10 new must-hear reggae, dancehall and soca songs from across the Caribbean by artists like Chronixx, Protoje, Lady Lava, Umpa and Trilla-G.

What began with Lord Shorty's song "Indrani" in 1973 has evolved considerably since – to follow along, here's a playlist with a song for every... Hip-hop isn't the only cultural movement celebrating ...