soca

noun

so·​ca ˈsō-kə 

-kä

: a blend of soul and calypso music

Examples of soca in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just like his frenemy and lifelong calypso rival, Lord Kitchener, Sparrow embraced the emerging soca sound, adopting the new style’s pulsating beat, use of synths, and strong soul influence. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

This year, soca star Voice — who had Carnival crowds jumping and waving throughout the 2026 circuit — will make his festival debut. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026

Empty Soda Cans and Plastic Bottles Filling the bottom of your large planter with empty soca cans, plastic bottles, or milk jugs takes up a surprising amount of space. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

so(ul) entry 1 + ca(lypso) entry 2

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above