New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the world and offers endless entertainment options. Its rich Indo-Carribean and West Indian communities are composed of immigrants from island nations. The immigrants retained their culture through arts and dance and have since created new music styles featured in several West Indian nightclubs.
Club Tobago is an Indo-Caribbean club established in Queens, New York in 2001. It plays chutney-soca music, which is a crossover style incorporating calypso and Hindi-English lyrics. Club Tobago is the only chutney-soca nightclub in the area. The club emphasizes safety and takes several precautions to provide security for all patrons. The owners collaborate with the police department and community board to establish admittance guidelines and reduce local crime. Club Tobago attracts a breadth of artists from Trinidad, Toronto, London, Guyana, Suriname, and Jamaica.
Club Tobago
147-02 Liberty Av.
Queens, New York
718-658-9600
clubtobago.com
Maracas West Indian night club opened in 2008 and hosts events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. The 10,000 square feet club was designed to accommodate events of various sizes including concerts and fashion shows. Maracas is both a restaurant and night club. The multi-level dining room is enhanced with ambient lighting and earth tones. The Caribbean restaurant provides intimate dinners as well as catering for corporate events. Guests can gain admission to the elevated VIP section complete with a hostess and exclusive amenities.
Maracas New York Night Club
121-08 Jamaica Avenue
Richmond Hill, New York 11418
718-848-7171
maracasny.com
Rumors Bar and Lounge blends Caribbean culture with Manhattan nightlife. The club is equipped with a full-service bar and restaurant. Patrons can order eclectic dishes such as jerk chicken chow mein and chicken wing fried rice. The club plays a mixture of Reggae, Hip Hop, Indian, Salsa, Meringue, Calypso, and Soca music on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. There is no cover charge for admittance. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older and must dress semi-formally for admission.
Rumors
105-06 Jamaica Avenue
New York, NY 11418
718-441-4500
navindesigns.com
