The 21st National Youth Action Committee’s Stars of Tomorrow Calypso Competition took place on January 17, 2010, at the Strand Cinema, Dundonald Street, Port-of-Spain, where twelve young artistes, between the ages of nineteen and thirty, vied for the top title. Although the size of the audience was modest, mostly consisting of the peers of the contestants, the atmosphere proved to be an exciting one as the young Calypso and Soca artistes delivered their songs.
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Anthony ‘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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Renowned 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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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.
Opening of the National Academy for the Performing Arts
PM’s $480m PRIDE
National Academy for the Performing Arts a masterpiece, says Manning
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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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The National Academy for the Performing Arts Centre
Work is feverishly progressing on the National Academy for the Performing Arts building on Chancery Lane, Port-of-Spain.
On October 8, the Prime Minister was adamant that this art centre would be ready in time for next month’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, (CHOGM). The art center is to be used for a gala cultural event during the hosting of the CHOGM.
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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.
'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.
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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