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Allrounder’s 2010 CD Launch

Published on January 11, 2010 in Calypso/Soca and Carnival. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Allrounder's 2010 CD LaunchAnthony ‘Allrounder’ Hendrickson launched his 2010 CD at the Nu Pub (Mas Camp Pub) on January 06, 2010, with the support of many fans, friends and fellow Calypsonians. In fact, so much was the support that the venue was full to capacity.

This CD, although currently untitled, has already a breakthrough hit, “Ah Female Life Guard” with its catchphrase “dive.” Diving, Allrounder promised, is what his female fans would do once they hear this new double entendre piece, which is intended for them.
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Profile of Anthonty ‘Almanac’ Francis

Published on November 19, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and General Articles. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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Almanac

Calypsonian ‘Almanac’ (Anthony Francis) passed away on November 6th 2009, at the Port of Spain General Hospital around 9:30 p.m. due to suspected liver cancer. His funeral was held Wednesday, November 11th, 2009, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Independence Square, Port of Spain. He was interned at the Woodbrook Cemetery. Fellow Calypsonians as well as family and friends were in attendance as ‘Almanac’ was laid to rest.

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Tuco gives laptops to young calypsonians

Published on November 11, 2009 in Awards and Calypso/Soca. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

By Sean Nero
Published: 11 Nov 2009
http://guardian.co.tt

Eric Taylor, president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (Tuco), is today assuring young calypsonians that years of neglect by his organisation are now at an end. At last Wednesday’s distribution of HP laptops to 18 finalists in this year’s National Junior Calypso Monarch competition at Tuco’s Jerningham Avenue, Belmont office, Taylor announced the new respect future bards can expect.
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Faye-Ann Lyons – Heavy T Bumper

Published on March 25, 2009 in Calypso/Soca. 0 Comments

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broadband systemFay Ann Lyons Heavy T Winner @ The 2009 International Soca Monarch Groovy Finals

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Soca Monarch stars protest 5% cut in winnings

Published on March 23, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Carnival. 7 Comments Tags: , , .
Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez

Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez

By Seeta Persad
Monday, March 23 2009
newsday.co.tt

Five soca artistes, including Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez, her husband Ian ‘Bunji Garlin’ Alvarez, Lalchan Babwah (Hunter), Shurwayne Winchester and Nadia Batson are now discussing legal action against the Caribbean Prestige Foundation (CPF) for demanding five percent of their winnings at the 2009 International Soca Monarch competitions.

Fay-Ann, who won the Power Soca Monarch, Groovy Soca Monarch and People’s Choice prizes on Carnival Friday, last month, was presented at last Friday’s prize distribution ceremony, Cascadia Hotel, St Ann’s, with a letter stating she could not receive her money because she did not sign a contract agreeing to pay the five percent.
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Blaxx – Tusty

Published on February 24, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Videos. 1 Comment

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Destra Garcia – Bacchanal

Published on February 24, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Videos. 0 Comments Tags: .

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Faye-Ann Lyons – Meet Super Blue

Published on February 24, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Videos. 5 Comments Tags: .


Fay Ann Lyons Meet Super Blue 2009 Soca Monarch Winning Performance Road March

Meet Super Blue
By Cordielle Street: February 21, 2009

Soca Monarch’s super mom
By Keith Smith: February 18, 2009

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Bro Mudada is Veteran Monarch

Published on February 18, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Carnival. 1 Comment Tags: , .

Bro Mudada is Veteran Monarch
ALAN Fortune, also known in the Calypso world as Brother Mudada, has been crowned the Veterans Calypso Monarch 2009. He was adjudged the winner after a keenly contested competition hosted by the National Action Cultural Committee on Monday night at the SWWTU Hall, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain.

Calypso love fest in South

Published on February 15, 2009 in Calypso/Soca. 0 Comments Tags: , .

SuperBlue, Fay-Ann duet brings Army fete to tears
Eight-time Road March King Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons brought members of the audience to tears as he performed alongside his daughter, reigning Road March Queen Fay-Ann Lyons, during the annual Army Fete, held Friday night at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.

Gypsy returns to love from ‘Fiesta’ crowd
Valentine’s Day is a day for love. And patrons at the National Calypso Monarch Semi-Final at Skinner Park, San Fernando, yesterday showed their love for their prodigal son, Winston Peters, better known as “Gypsy”.

Calypso love fest in South