Tuco Trinidad-Tobago

14/06/2026

TUCO President Ainsley King was never absent from the work, only from the noise. But where misinformation now seeks to distort the record, the facts will be addressed clearly.

10/06/2026

Today we celebrate Steve Pascall, better known as Ras Kommanda, on his birthday.

With over 40 years in the artform, he has served calypso as a performer, storyteller, cultural administrator, tent manager, and leader.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of veteran Trinidadian calypsonian Steve Pascall, known to many in the calypso fraternity as Ras Kommanda.With more than 40 years of service to the artform, Ras Kommanda has built a respected name as a performer, storyteller, cultural administrator, and leader. His j...

05/06/2026

TUCO is proud to celebrate the progress being made across the organisation and the wider Calypso community.

From stabilising operations and settling inherited debt, to supporting members, strengthening partnerships, raising event standards, reconnecting with the diaspora, and advancing a new digital future, the work continues to move Calypso forward.

04/06/2026

Trinidad and Tobago’s 2023 Junior Calypso Monarch A’Janae King Fraser was featured on Fox 2 News after being part of the internship process connected to Usher and Chris Brown’s upcoming R&B Tour

Trinidad and Tobago’s 2023 Junior Calypso Monarch, A’Janae King Fraser, is showing just how far Caribbean talent can travel.The young calypsonian was recently featured on Fox 2 News in Detroit after being part of the selection process for an entertainment industry internship connected to Usher R...

04/06/2026

Legends of Caribbean music gathered in Barbados for the 4th Annual Ras Iley & Friends One Caribbean Concert, celebrating the power of calypso, soca and regional unity.

Trinidad and Tobago’s calypso fraternity showed strong support for Barbadian cultural ambassador Ras Iley last weekend, as several of the country’s most respected performers joined him in Barbados for the 4th Annual Ras Iley & Friends One Caribbean Concert.The event featured a powerful lineup of...

31/05/2026

Errol “Bally” Ballantyne gave Trinidad and Tobago calypso songs that felt close to daily life

Errol “Bally” Ballantyne’s contribution to Trinidad and Tobago calypso sits in that important space between entertainment and observation. He is not only remembered as a performer, but as a calypsonian who used the details of everyday life to say something larger about society.One of his most ...

30/05/2026

Indian Arrival Day reminds us that Trinidad and Tobago was built by many hands and many voices. TUCO celebrates the East Indian contribution to calypso, with special honour to former Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday, whose 1998 Act gave TUCO the authority to govern its own affairs and strengthened the autonomy of the calypso movement.

As Trinidad and Tobago celebrates Indian Arrival Day, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation joins the national community in honouring the East Indian community’s contribution to our nation, our culture, and the development of calypso. Calypso is rooted in African resistance, social com...

30/05/2026

TUCO joins the nation in celebrating Indian Arrival Day and honouring the courage, resilience and legacy of the East Indian community.

As we reflect on the arrival of the Fatel Razack in 1845, we pay tribute to the generations whose contributions continue to enrich the cultural, social and economic life of Trinidad and Tobago.

Happy Indian Arrival Day.

28/05/2026

“Hammi and Friends Live @ Kafe Blue” takes place on the 30th June and 1st July 2026.

Calypso lovers are in for two nights of live entertainment as “Hammi and Friends Live @ Kafe Blue” takes place on June 30th and July 1st at Kafe Blue, located at 1D Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.The showcase will feature performances from several well-known cultural entertainers including Hamidu...

28/05/2026

TUCO has announced its 2026 AGM for June 20th and National Executive Elections for July 12th. Nomination forms become available from June 8th.

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) has officially announced dates for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and National Executive Elections, setting the stage for another important chapter in the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s calypso movement.TUCO’s AGM is scheduled f...