Judges favour Chynee at Synergy Soca Stars
HE’s been a favourite throughout the competition and on Thursday Richard “Chynee†Valentine became Synergy TV’s Soca Star winner.
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By Derren Joseph
January 26, 2009
I read that before he passed on, the Mighty Duke spent his last days in the studio of his Cocorite home, where he penned a calypso called the Dying Art. It apparently tells of the dying calypso culture being replaced by soca music. My old pardner, Marty Raymond, also believes that the culture of Trinidad and Tobago is in transition, and as such, calypso and old mas culture is seeing its sunset.
Continue reading ‘Carry on the tradition’
Klassic Ruso Calypso Tent organized by TUCO North Zone opened in fine style on Friday 23rd January, 2009 at the City Hall in Port of Spain. Host Rudolph Ottley welcomed guests and reminded them that this was the tent of recently departed Calypso icon the Mighty Duke as he hailed the contributions of Duke to the Calypso arena. The cast of Klassic Ruso then streamed on stage and proceeded to sing Duke’s classic song “Black is Beautiful” to the delight of the audience. This year’s cast includes Allrounder, Versatile, Contender, Almanac, Dr. Will B, Hamidullah, Typher, Dr. Rhythm, Wizard of Id, Revealer, Kaiso Mac, Hercules, KC Charles, Stanley Adams, Brother Ebony, Manchild, Robbie G, Shirlane Hendrickson, Black Prince, Mighty Diamond, Marva Mc Kenzie, Spicey, Brother Akil, Lylo, Intruder, QP and King Soul.
Full Article : trinisoca.com
TrinidadandTobagoNews.com Reporters
January 14, 2009
Updated: January 15, 2009
One of Calypso’s greatest icons Kelvin ‘Mighty Duke’ Pope passed away earlier today. Mighty Duke, who was diagnosed with myelofibrosis – a serious bone marrow disorder that disrupts the body’s normal production of blood cells – has succumbed to this illness ending a battle of over four years. His wife Rebecca, one of his sons, Wendell, and Hollis ‘Chalkdust’ Liverpool were at his side when he passed.
By Derren Joseph
January 3rd, 2009
New Year’s Day, we went to the usual lime by my uncle and aunt in St Ann’s. New Year’s Day is my grandmother’s birthday, as well as their wedding anniversary. After a while, the talk turned to Carnival, and how expensive fetes and costumes were for 2009. I suggested that a more conscious Carnival diet could consist of a healthy dose of tents. Nothing wrong with fetes, mind you—I am just looking for a little change. After all, when was the last time we went to a calypso tent? Some had the view that tents could be a bit “too political.”
Continue reading ‘Calypso moving forward’
Mighty Duke battling serious illness
Kelvin Pope, who goes by the stately moniker “the Mighty Duke”, and has been a force to reckon with in the calypso world, is battling ill health and may only have a limited amount of time left to entertain his fans.
Republic Bank is new sponsor for Junior Carnival
Republic Bank Limited has signed on as the new corporate sponsor of the National Carnival Bands Association’s Junior Parade of the Bands following the withdrawal of Sunshine Snacks which sponsored the competition for more than 20 years.
Republic banks $1M with Junior Mas
Republic Bank Limited is the new sponsor for the National Carnival Bands Association’s (NCBA) Junior Carnival Parade of Bands. This was revealed yesterday afternoon at an NCBA media conference at Movie Towne, Port-of-Spain.
Ronnie and Caro's Bakkanal
Ronnie and Caro’s ‘Bakkanal’ Launch in pictures
Carnival is not Carnival unless there’s ‘Bakkanal’
After a successful debut as a mas band (D Gulf) in 2008, the husband and wife team of Ronnie and Caroline Mc Intosh launched their 2009 presentation Bakkanal at Club Ambassador, Long Circular Road, St James, on Friday night.
Big plans for brass
Combining the now defunct Brassorama and Brass Festival events, Village Promotions (VP) and Randy Glasgow Productions (RGP) intend staging the first Caribbean Brass & Soca Festival debuts on television screens worldwide.
King of Carnival 2008
1 / Jhawan Thomas / Pandemic Rage / 431
2 / Curtis Eustace / Chromatic Chaos / 427
4 / Earl Thompson / Man / Wade Madray / Dingdaka “De Lion Heart” / 416
5 / Glen Turnbull / Amazula / 400
6 / Ronald Des Vignes / Cocoa in the Sun / 390
7 / Glenn Dave Larkhan / Master of the Wind / 382
8 / Theophilus Simmons / D’Great Tribal Warrior / 380
9 / Roland St. George / Obsession / 378
10 / Aaron Kalicharan / Bongo Beat / 363
Continue reading ‘King and Queen of Carnival 2008 Results’
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