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The Calypso’s emergence from the cane fields and slave yards to the tents and stages of today would have involved it in many controversies. We remember in modern times the case of De Man Age; of the State’s radio station developing technical problems when a song critical of the government was being played and of officials pulling the plug at the Victoria Park; And of course, Zion- I last year. I …
The 11 Calypso finalists have been announced after last week’s semifinals, and performers from each Calypso tent are gearing up to fight for the coveted title of Calypso Monarch 2022. ‘Kaiso Kaiso’ fans gathered in their numbers at ‘Ting Nice Agen’ at the Victoria Park on Friday, June 24. Along with the expected live band and witty lyrics, 22 Calypsonians used sequins, suits and face paint to bring their performance …
Reigning Calypso Monarch Shaunelle McKenzie says her preparations to defend her title come this Sunday, July 3, are going smoothly. McKenzie, who hails from the Upstage Calypso tent, will be taking the stage at ‘PanKaiMas’ during a triple treat event combining Panorama, Sections of the bands and the Calypso Monarch. The artiste was able to “wet her feet” on the “big stage” of Victoria Park during the semifinals on June …
After an absence of two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic Vincy Mas will return later this evening with the calypso semi-finals where 22 calypsonians will vie for 10 places in the finals. The CDC through its Coordinator of Shows, Anthony Dennie, is predicting an energetic carnival, no doubt based on his expectations of the Soca competitions for which he claims Vincies “know how to do it” and our soca …