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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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Señor Gomez’s Tribute to Lyndia Gomez

Published on January 11, 2010 in Carnival. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Señor Gomez's Tribute to Lyndia GomezRenowned Carnival Mas-maker, Señor Gomez, gives a peek at his Carnival 2010 presentation titled Tribute to Lyndia Gomez. This presentation is unlike those that usually honour heroes and heroines posthumously. Instead, Señor Gomez chose to dedicate his Carnival creations to his wife who is still very vibrant and full of life. See our photo album for a taste of Señor Gomez’s Fancy Sailor creations presented to us at his George Street home. In those photos you’ll also see some of the people who assisted in the work. Senor Gomez and Lyndia also took the time to show them off in the picturesque Queen’s Park Savannah.

Señor Gomez’s Tribute to Lyndia Gomez in pictures
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Legacy 2010 Carnival Launch ‘Masala’

Published on October 9, 2009 in Carnival and General Articles. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
Models portray sections from Masala

Masala Models

Legacy’s 2010 Carnival presentation “Masala” took place at The Anchorage Entertainment Centre, Chaguaramas on October 3rd 2009. This year, after delving into other ethnic roots for their Carnival presentations, specifically Native American heritage with “Hiawatha” in 2007, African heritage with “Passages” in 2008 and Chinese heritage with “Kingdom of the Dragon” in 2009, Legacy portrays concepts of Indian heritage with “Masala” for 2010.

Masala, which is a name given to describe a combination of spices is used in Indian and other South Asian cuisine to add flavour and zing to dishes. Similarly, Legacy portends that “Masala” would indeed add flavour and zing to next year’s Carnival.

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Dream Team 2010 Carnival Launch ‘Gems’

Published on October 9, 2009 in Carnival and General Articles. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
Models present Crystal Crush

'Crystal Crush'

Dream Team launched their 2010 Carnival band titled “Gems of the World” or “Gems” for short, on September 19, 2009, at the St. Johns Entertainment Centre Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.

After several hours of mingling and friendly association, the action began with some of the contestants for Miss World Trinidad and Tobago showcasing themselves to the public. Their stint on stage was brief, but the crowd seemed pleased with the crop of Miss World Trinidad and Tobago participants, one of which would represent Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage.

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Ronnie and Caro launches ‘Tribute’

Published on October 8, 2009 in Carnival. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
Models present Fire Bird and Fancy Sailor

Fire Bird & Fancy Sailor

Ronnie and Caro held the launch of their Carnival 2010 presentation on 29th August, 2009, at the St. Johns Entertainment Centre Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. Led by the husband and wife team of Ronnie and Caroline Mc Intosh, the band gave the audience a scintillating glimpse into their 2010 offering titled “Tribute”. The concept involves paying tribute to various icons of mas who have contributed immensely to the Carnival landscape.

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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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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.

National pride amid bacchanal

Published on February 13, 2009 in Calypso/Soca, Carnival and General Articles. 0 Comments

By Derren Joseph
February 13, 2009

Just two weeks to Carnival, and we can feel it in the air. Various corporate sponsors have started putting up banners around Port-of-Spain proper and in St James. These are now an expected part of the Carnival landscape–similar to lights during Christmas time.

Banners from our more responsible corporate citizens have thoughtful messages that remind us to have fun, but also to be careful.
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‘Boy Boy’ a hit with parents and children

Published on February 9, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Carnival. 0 Comments Tags: , .

‘Boy Boy’ a hit with parents and children
Roughly 2,000 children and their parents had a good time on Saturday, when Machel Montano presented the musical production, Boy Boy and the Magic Drum, at the Jean Pierre Complex in Mucurapo.

Pumping soca at Ladies Night Out

Published on February 8, 2009 in Calypso/Soca and Carnival. 1 Comment Tags: , , .

Pumping soca at Ladies Night Out
Calypso Rose showed her younger counterparts that she could still conquer a crowd on Friday night at the Jean Pierre Complex for the sixth edition of the Randy Glasgow Production, Ladies Night Out. The veteran had the large crowd on their feet, as she unleashed and revamped many of her classics.