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Machel Montano exhibition at Brooklyn Public Library

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2026-08-22 12:19 UTC → 2026-08-25 13:50 UTC · added removed

The Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library is set to host has opened ‘Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition’ beginning August 22 at its Central Library. Exhibition’, a tribute to the five-decade career of Trinidadian soca artist Machel Montano. Created by the Machel Montano Foundation for Greatness, the exhibit celebrates the career of Trinidadian soca artist Machel Montano tracks Montano’s evolution from a child performer in Trinidad and Tobago to a global music icon. Following a private preview attended by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, elected officials, and Montano’s family—including his influence on Caribbean music. The exhibition, which runs mother and manager, Elizabeth ‘Lady’ Montano—the exhibition is now open to the public. It is scheduled to run through September 12, will feature artifacts such as 2026. On display are various archival items, including costumes, trophies, and vinyl records, alongside a vinyl listening station cassette tapes, and video highlights. The display traces Montano’s life from his childhood multi-track recording systems. These items highlight the technological shifts in Trinidad and Tobago to his role as a global ambassador for soca music, while also noting music production throughout his personal history career, which began in Brooklyn. Montano is the early 1980s. The exhibit also explores the growth of soca music from its roots into a highly decorated artist, holding 12 Road March titles. global cultural movement. In addition to the Central Library, programming will be held at various library branches throughout Brooklyn’s Caribbean neighborhoods. The event is timed to coincide with the lead-up to the West Indian American Day Carnival in Brooklyn. Plans include a On September 3 projection of 3, the library plans to project the documentary ‘Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King’ onto the facade of the Central Library building.

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  1. 2026-08-25 13:50 UTC Machel Montano exhibition at Brooklyn Public Library
  2. 2026-08-22 12:19 UTC Machel Montano exhibition at Brooklyn Public Library
  3. 2026-08-21 21:56 UTC Machel Montano exhibition at Brooklyn Public Library

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