TuneDn: Patrice Roberts on travel and winning hearts of international audiences

As vibrant and fun-loving as the music she produces, soca artist Patrice Roberts brightened the room the instant she stepped into it with her neon-yellow heels.

Easy-going and relaxed, Roberts, or “your girl Patrice” as she preferred to introduce herself, sat down with DETOUR in the Cult Lab in New York City. To nobody’s surprise though, she did not stay seated for long: She sang as she swayed to the rhythm of Afro music, every note and movement expressing her intimate connection to the genre.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Roberts rose to fame in 2005, when “The Islands,” her collab with cousin Bunji Garlin was used in promotional commercials by the Trinidadian Ministry of Tourism.

Since then, Robert’s playful beats have traversed borders of her homeland, reaching hearts of international audiences, something Roberts holds especially dear to her heart.

But despite international acclaim, Roberts remains faithful to her roots, putting Trinidad and Tobago on top of her travel list. Why? Find out in the video below, and stay TuneDn for more video interviews from DETOUR.

This story was originally published September 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM with the headline "TuneDn: Patrice Roberts on travel and winning hearts of international audiences."