It was billed as a pre-Valentine’s Day show. And Monday night’s Kaiso Extravaganza at the Parade Grounds, Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, surpassed expectations. Organised by Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation, the free show, titled To Tobago With Love, got off to an exceptionally late start but the stellar cast, comprising a mixture of veteran entertainers and
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April 9, 2021
Some of this country’s entertainers have found themselves in dire financial straits as they endure 15-months of little to no economic activity.
Artistes, managers, and other stakeholders have painted a bleak picture of an industry, in which Government assistance has been modest as lending agencies relentlessly pursue them for outstanding bills.
There’s also growing concern in the industry about whether this year’s
Crop Over festival will be done in a way that can help make a dent in their increasingly dire financial situation.
Ingrid Holder, who manages the
Krosfyah band, as well as artistes
Leadpipe, Saddis, Hypasounds, Sanctuary and