Orange Sky: A New Era for Caribbean Rock

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In Port of Spain, Trinidad, the sound of reggae and calypso has long been a cultural heartbeat. But when brothers Nigel and Nicholas Rojas formed Orange Sky in the late 1990s, they introduced something different to the mix: a heavy, guitar-driven rock energy rarely seen in the Caribbean. Two decades later, the band has become a movement in its own right and proof that the Caribbean can export original rock music without losing its roots.

Now, Orange Sky is returning with “Family Love,” a new single that taps more into reggae while keeping their trademark edge intact. For a band that has opened for giants like Yngwie Malmsteen and played to crowds across the U.S., U.K., and India, this latest release is a statement about unity, resilience, and the ties that hold people together in uncertain times.

“Family Love” captures Orange Sky’s new direction: reggae at the forefront, rock as the foundation. The Rojas brothers have always insisted that their sound is about authenticity. Whether it’s the raw riffing of their debut “Upstairs” (2005) or the cultural storytelling on “Dat Iz Voodoo” (2008/09), the goal has remained the same, representing Trinidad and Tobago on the global stage.

That mission hasn’t come easy. Caribbean rock bands rarely find a place in international markets, but Orange Sky broke through barriers with relentless touring, genre-bending songwriting, and a refusal to be boxed in. Their ska-infused 2023 cover of “Hungry Like the Wolf” proved they could cross over into chart success without abandoning their roots.

With “Family Love,” the message is clear: reggae isn’t a departure, it’s the natural evolution of who they are. The track embodies the spirit of family, not just blood relatives but communities that rise together against struggle. That message resonates deeply with the Caribbean diaspora and beyond.

Looking ahead, Orange Sky plans to continue touring internationally while positioning themselves as ambassadors of Trinidadian music. Their sound is more reggae-driven, their message sharper, and their vision global. As they embrace this new chapter, the orange sky still symbolizes what it always has—permanence, peace, and timeless music.

Orange Sky is proving that Caribbean innovation can’t be boxed in, and “Family Love” is their rallying cry for unity across cultures.

Check out Orange Sky’s “Family Love”: