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The members of the Dynamites calypso tent NY, extend deepest condolences to the family of the legendary Dr Leroy "Black Stalin" Calliste, friends, the calypso fraternity,the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean on his passing, he has truly been a blessing to us all.
It is our prayer that he be accepted into the place of eternal peace.
Cache of discarded old 45 rpm vinyl records found in the dirt.
An amazing discovery, - while preparing to plant some coffee in the earth, a collection of old vinyl records were discovered. It appears that it has been lying in the ground buried for in excess of 40 years, since I saw a label on a record of the Lord Kitchener dated 1976. Clearly someone had no use for them. My reaction was that there are probably long lost recordings of lost calypsos. I'll clean up a couple and drop them off by your offices and you could do some kind of restoration and analysis.
A “Taste of Carnival'' activity for the 2022 season has been given a Green Light by our Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Sen. Randall Mitchell, but of course, not in the same format as it would have been pre-pandemic.
With identified Safe Zone venues and allowance for Vaccinated Persons only, be like “Pan Man” in our short film and understand the importance and need for us to get vaccinated, despite any fears or concerns, if we want our carnival to fully return soon, and to take part in some of the events in the weeks ahead!
Wear Yuh Mask if yuh want to Play ah Mas!
Take de Jab Jab!
6 feet apart, Doh Back Back!
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Trinidad & Tobago
National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC
Pan Trinbago
TUCO Trinidad & Tobago
TTCBA
I’m truly honored to be featured in today’s Trinidad Guardian where I was called upon to guest perform for the TUCO Trinidad & Tobago Gala Awards 2020. 🙏🏾
TUCO Virtual Mini Concerts
This weekend, look out for TUCO Trinidad & Tobago Virtual Mini Concerts in commemoration of 2020 Calypso History Month - "Kaiso Thru the Ages" - Saturday 24th October & Saturday 31st October 2020 6:00 p.m.
On the occasion of World Tourism Day the TTCSI extends greetings to all of our members in the industry.
Trinidad and Tobago Incoming Tour Operators' Association Tuco Trinidad-Tobago TUCO Trinidad & Tobago Caribbean Association of Event Professionals Lara Quentrall-Thomas.
⭐️𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪⭐️
Hey everyone. Today on our we pay tribute to the late Antigua and Barbuda Calypso legend 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼 otherwise known as 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 who passed away on 11th September 2020 at the age of 78.💐
We will be highlighting one of his songs “𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿”, which highlights the Big Brother role that Trinidad and Tobago has taken on in the Caribbean over the years.
He was a four-time Calypso Monarch and five-time Road March winner in Antigua and Barbuda, winning the Calypso Monarch Crown in 1973, 1977, 1978 and 1985. His Road March wins were for the years 1972, 1973, 1975, 1983 and 1984. King Swallow’s music focused on social and political commentary.
Tuco Trinidad-Tobago, the governing body for calypso in Trinidad and Tobago paid tribute to the veteran stating that he has been recognised for contributing nearly 60 years to the soca and calypso art form. He was known for such hits as “Party in Space,” “Subway Jam,” “Fire in the Backseat” and “Man to Man.”
King Swallow was awarded the Order of Merit (Gold), and the Grand Cross of Princely Heritage by the government of Antigua and Barbuda. Each award was conferred in recognition of his sterling contribution to the calypso art form. In 2011 PM Bird recognized his 50 years of artistry and excellence by nominating him to be honoured with a knighthood.
References:
https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/entertainment/calypso-legend-sir-rupert-king-swallow-philo-has-died/
https://calypsoglobal.weebly.com/king-swallow---antiguas-icon.html
https://caribbeanentertainmenthub.com/antigua-and-barbuda-calypso-legend-king-swallow-has-died
TUCO Trinidad & Tobago
Great is Calypso ( the history of Calypso) a musical masterpiece composed by Gregory Ballantyne produced by Calliston "Cally" Pantor and sung by Carlton Louison.
I would like to humbly submit as a theme song for Calypso History Month 2020.
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