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Central Rainbow Calypso Stars Tent
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Central Rainbow Calypso Stars Interviews
Nakasa Thatcher, 'Slickie' and 'Ade'
TriniSoca.com Reporters
Interview Recorded: January 27, 2006
Tonight we are at the Central Rainbow Calypso Stars Tent in Chaguanas where the Calypso Stars have come to entertain and be judged for the Semi-finals of the Calypso Monarch Competition. This Tent which was launched on December 12th is in its second straight year at the Chaguanas Community Centre. Managed with the assistance of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) and other corporate sponsors, Central Rainbow Stars proudly operates with a full cast. The cast includes a number of long-standing performers as well as newcomers. However, on this particular night, the Tent will be hosting the Hard Core Kaiso 2006 Competition. This Competition will be the first to be visited by judges for the Semi-finals of the Calypso Monarch Competition which would be held in Skinner's Park Savannah in San Fernando.
Nakasa Thatcher
Nakasa Thatcher
TRINISOCA: I am here with the young and talented female Calypsonian Nakasa Thatcher. The song she performed tonight was a controversial piece entitled, "Homos in Woodford Square".
TRINISOCA: Ms. Thatcher, how long have you been singing Calypso?
NAKASA: I have been singing Calypso for about four years now.
TRINISOCA: What influenced you to go into this type of music?
NAKASA: Actually, Calypso sends out a specific message unlike Soca; it sends out a lot more. One of the people I look up to is Singing Sandra. She sends out powerful messages and I really like the messages. I get the courage to sing Calypso through her. My mother and everyone else also contribute to encouraging me to sing. I actually like it.
TRINISOCA: As a young female in Calypso, how has your journey been so far?
NAKASA: Very exciting and much fun.
TRINISOCA: Do you have any advice for the young ladies out there who decide that they want to go into Calypso?
NAKASA: They should put their best foot forward and go full-force.
TRINISOCA: Thank you.
Kelvin Andrews aka ' Slickie'
Kelvin Andrews
TRINISOCA: The artiste I have with me now calls himself 'Slickie'. His full name is Kelvin Andrews and he has just finished performing his song entitled, "Nobody Better Than Nobody".
TRINISOCA: Mr. Andrews, how did you come up with the sobriquet 'Slickie'?
SLICKIE: When I was a young fella I used to always dress up and keep myself nice and tidy. My friends used to call me 'Slick' until I decided to put 'e' at the end and let them call me 'Slickie' instead.
TRINISOCA: How long have you been singing Calypso?
SLICKIE: I have been singing Calypso since 1964.
TRINISOCA: Tell me, how has the experience been for you since you started singing Calypso?
SLICKIE: My experience in Calypso has been very good. I came into town in 1991, and sang a tune called, "The Goat" at the Spectacular Tent. I 'mash up' the whole stage with that song. They used to have mason and carpenter ready to fix the stage when I finish with my Kaiso.
TRINISOCA: Who are the major influences on your Calypsos?
SLICKIE: My children.
TRINISOCA: Do you have any advice for the people out there?
SLICKIE: The younger fellas should stay of the drugs and give up all the guns. It's not getting them anywhere. They are living fast and dying young.
TRINISOCA: Thank you sir.
Ade Murai aka 'Ade'
Ade Murai
TRINISOCA: I am now here with exceptional Ade Murai who goes by the sobriquet 'Ade'. The song she performed tonight was entitled, "Tribute to Shadow".
TRINISOCA: Ms. Murai, why do you think 'Shadow' has had such a major influence on Calypso?
ADE: Over the years 'Shadow' has always been an outstanding person in the Calypso art form. I admire him a lot. His lyrics, most of the time, have always been very good. I could never recall 'Shadow' singing crap. He educates the people in a lot of his music. He has a great influence on me.
TRINISOCA: What motivated you to come into the Calypso realm?
ADE: I have always loved music. My dad is one of the leading singers in the country. He is the lead singer in “Kalyan”. Music is in our veins. My uncle plays the flute and parangs with the Los Santos de Amor group. Music has always been in our family.
TRINISOCA: As a female in the Calypso arena, how has the experience been for you?
ADE: I haven't always been in the Calypso arena. I was more into Soca. This is my second year in Calypso and I am loving it. It has given me a chance to express myself in my writing. I also write my own songs. Generally, I am getting a good feedback from the public and fellow artistes.
TRINISOCA: Thank you.
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