NACC Generation Next Calypso Tent Judging Night
On Sunday 25th January 2015, the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) hosted its Carnival Calypso Competition at the NUGFW building, Union Hall on Henry, Port of Spain. The live band of eleven musicians and the youngsters came out to represent in musical splendor…
Monk Monté – Machel Montano in Concert
I was introduced to Machel Montano’s music in 2013 when I started listening to Trinidad and Tobago radio stations. Songs like “Happiest Man Alive”, “Shameless” and “Ministry of Road” were played over and over. I soon learnt that Montano was a popular artist.
TUCO’s 2014 Annual Boat Ride Party
On Saturday 08th November 2014, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) held its annual Boat Ride Party on the Coral Vision as the crowning close to Calypso History Month. Attendees included calypsonians and lovers of the art-form including TUCO President, Mr. Lutalo ‘Brother Resistance’ Masimba.
TUCO’s 2014 Boat Ride Interviews
On Saturday 8th November 2014, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) held its annual Boat Ride Party on board the Coral Vision Cruise Boat as the crowning close to Calypso History Month.
This year marked the thirteenth annual celebration of the organisation’s Boat Ride event titled, “Celebration.” This event is aimed at raising funds to further TUCO’s Welfare Fund.
Ray Funk in Calypso Craze: 1956-57 and Beyond
On Sunday 25th January, 2015, the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival featured retired judge and Carnival researcher, Ray Funk in Calypso Craze: 1956-57 and Beyond at NALIS. His presentation featured a lengthy discussion about the history of the Calypso Craze interspersed with several video clips of calypsonians, American actors and other musicians who were part of this trend.
Sparrow Receives Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
On Wednesday 11th June, 2014, His Excellency, President Anthony Carmona hosted a ceremony for the presentation of a National Award, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ORTT), to Dr. Slinger ‘Mighty Sparrow’ Francisco at the National Academy for Performing Arts (NAPA)…
PADATT’s International Dance Teachers Association Regional Dance Classics
On Saturday 27th September, 2014, The Professional and Amateur Dance Association of Trinidad & Tobago (PADATT) hosted the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) annual Regional Dance Classics at Maloney Regional Indoor Sporting Arena, Flamingo Blvd., Maloney Gardens, Maloney.
SHAKTIYANA – The Primordial Energy
On Saturday 11th October, 2014, Nrityanjali Theatre (Institute for the Arts and Culture), in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation, hosted its annual Classical Indian Ballet. Classical dance enthusiasts journeyed to Queen’s Hall where this year’s offering, themed “Shaktiyana…”
President’s 2014 Calypso Reception
On Friday 31st October, 2014, President’s Annual Calypso Reception was held at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. Decorators for the event had done a remarkable job as gold covered tables stood at intervals accentuated with lovely, fresh floral arrangements under overhead murals floating on suspending wires in the softly lit Chinese restaurant.