{"id":823,"date":"2015-07-17T12:17:57","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T16:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.triniview.com\/blog\/?p=823"},"modified":"2015-07-17T12:17:57","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T16:17:57","slug":"kaiso-house-calypso-tent-opening-night-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.triniview.com\/blog\/?p=823","title":{"rendered":"Kaiso House Calypso Tent Opening Night 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Patrons

Patrons at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA)<\/p><\/div> 
\nOn Sunday 11th January, 2015, Kaiso House Calypso Tent hosted its launch for Carnival 2015 under the domed architecture of the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA). As the sun set over the south lands, eager patrons began arriving in their numbers and mingled sociably in the lobby, discussing the performances to come and catching up on the latest Carnival gossip.<\/p>\n

\"Ms.

Ms. Noeline Brown and her daughter, Ms. Sascha Ann Moses<\/p><\/div> 
\nAttending the show was Ms. Noeline Brown of San Juan with her daughter, Ms. Sascha Ann Moses. Ms. Brown explained that she had brought her daughter to see what Kaiso House was all about. She disclosed, \u201cKaiso House is one of the tents that I always try to see. They have good calypsos like everybody else, but they\u2019re always out in front.\u201d Young Sascha is a dedicated fan of kaiso and at age eighteen, she is establishing herself as a soca artiste and calypso singer. The National Junior Monarch declared her anticipation for the show and stated, \u201cI\u2019m excited to see how everyone plays. I\u2019m currently the National Junior Monarch and I placed second place in the National Soca Monarch as well. I\u2019m excited for tonight!\u201d The past pupil of San Juan South Secondary School went on to share that singing kaiso and soca has been her dream and she has been competing since the age of eleven. Of particular interest to her in this evening\u2019s cast were performances by Karene Asche and Chucky. She opined that shows like this are vital since, \u201cIt\u2019s really important to showcase the art of Trinidad and Tobago, because some people say it\u2019s dying, but it\u2019s not. There are young calypsonians like me coming up to take their place.\u201d She added, \u201cThis year I\u2019m moving forward and I\u2019m making my transition from juniors to seniors so I\u2019ll be competing. Hopefully I\u2019ll be in the National Calypso Monarch and the International Soca Monarch as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Neville

Neville ‘Bunny B’ Brown performs \u201cIsis Crisis\u201d<\/p><\/div> 
\nMadona Hamilton of Couva was another kaiso fan who made her way to SAPA, having attended this event every year. She disclosed that she was looking forward to, \u201call the ills and things that going on \u2026 you know [how] we calypsonians sing about it. I like vintage calypso, that\u2019s why I come to the tents.\u201d Her frank sentiment was that the Kaiso Tent played a significant role in the Trinbagonian lifestyle, stating, \u201cOf course it important for people \u2026 a lot of people don\u2019t know what\u2019s going on. There are people in the rural countries and people who don\u2019t even have radios who somebody could say they went to the show and they sing so, so and so, and they get a message \u2026 this is a message. They are messengers and \u201cforesighters\u201d. There are calypsos [that] people sang five years ago and ten years ago and they came to pass now. Calypso is a serious thing. The calypsonian is a seer man; he see things coming down the road and everybody has different visions. Calypso is a serious thing. A lot of people don\u2019t know that it’s not only funny; it has a lot of messages somehow you know. Yeah, I love calypso.\u201d Her friend Linda Drakes-Rogers was also from Couva and she too was at the show saying, \u201cWell I come to hear everything that is going on in the country because, as you know, by calypso our stories are told. I want to hear how they sing about the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Anthony

Anthony ‘Brother Valentino’ Phillip performs \u201cQueen of the Carnival\u201d with his wife, Peggy Castanada-Phillip<\/p><\/div> 
\nVanessa Hamlet and Kenrick Baptiste of San Fernando both arrived early and Mr. Baptiste owned that they had come to enjoy some good calypsos saying, \u201cThis is the first outing for the season. I want to see what we are up against for 2015.\u201d Ms. Hamlet agreed and affirmed that they were there to \u201csee what the calypsonians were bringing this year.\u201d Mr. Baptiste went on, \u201cWe are calypso lovers. We try to go to most of the tents. Kaiso House is unique in terms of some of the best artistes are in the tent. We just looking forward to some good calypsos tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jalani

Jalani ‘Lani K’ Kojo performs \u201cEngine Room\u201d<\/p><\/div> 
\nOrganization for the show had started months before and the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) Head of Hospitality, Head Office, Ann Marie Parks-Kojo stated, \u201cI\u2019m one of the organizers \u2026 one of the part managers of Kaiso House. We are excited because last year we had a beautiful show and we\u2019re hoping that this year is more beautiful.\u201d She expounded on the history of the tent saying, \u201cKaiso House [has] been in existence for a number of years so we have a core for the tent \u2026 like Explainer, Brother Valentino, Brother Resistance, Poser, Singing Sandra, Rootsman \u2026 We have a core and every year we do auditions for the tents. This year we took five other persons, young people included, because we also like to nurture the young ones.\u201d Her goal for the evening was to provide \u201ca beautiful show,\u201d and to \u201centertain the people, give them a good show so that they\u2019ll come down to Port of Spain after and enjoy Kaiso House.\u201d While some might be uncomfortable about the political content of the show, she reassured that political commentary was a normal part of the fare. She shared that at a meeting with the Prime Minister, she had told her that she had no problems with the songs, \u201conce you don\u2019t be disrespectful.\u201d She observed that the double entendre, which the tent is known for, is not vitriolic and she was looking forward to the launch of the tent in San Fernando.<\/p>\n

\"Heaven

Heaven ‘Snakey’ Charles performs \u201cCyah Rhyme\u201d<\/p><\/div> 
\nThe show started shortly after 7p.m. and the artistes certainly brought their best to the forefront, showcasing topical themes. The intellectual diversity presented on the stage was indeed multi-faceted, covering the philosophical to the political: from commentary on international criminals such as ISIS to the local banditry plaguing Trinidad and Tobago citizens. Even Global Warming received mention and comedy was threaded through many of the performances, ensuring that the mood of the crowd did not get heavy. As the red curtains closed on the last act, the audience gave a thunderous applause of appreciation ending an evening of comedy, social and political commentary and general reflections on life in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n

Performing Cast:<\/p>\n

Artiste \/ Song<\/I><\/p>\n

Gene Toney \/ My Name Is Calypso
\nDoodnath ‘De Guru’ Radhakisoon \/ Journey of Life Is Yours
\nAnson ‘Brother Musa’ Alleng \/ Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
\nElizabeth ‘Lady Aiesha’ George \/ Plus Size Lover
\nNeville ‘Bunny B’ Brown \/ Isis Crisis
\nSharlan Bailey \/ Land Of Demons
\nMarva ‘Marvellous Marvah’ Joseph \/ Safe Hands
\nHeaven ‘Snakey’ Charles \/ Cyah Rhyme
\nAllan Welch \/ Confused Global Warming
\nAllan ‘Brother Mudada’ Fortune \/ Nobody Eh See
\nPhillip ‘Black Sage’ Murray \/ Banditism
\nKnolly ‘Brown Boy’ Brown \/ Captain Rowley vs Penny
\nJesie ‘College Boy Jessie’ Stewart \/ The Untouchables
\nDuane O\u2019Connor \/ Stand Strong
\nKarene Asche \/ Every Knee Shall Bow
\nAnthony ‘Brother Valentino’ Phillip \/ Queen of the Carnival
\nWayne ‘Doppy’ Dopson \/ Road March Dying
\nSylvester ‘Poser’ Lockhart \/ Bertie\u2019s Dreams
\nRoderick ‘Mr Chucky’ Gordon \/ The Rose
\nTammico \u201cSpicey’ Moore \/ D\u2019Advice
\nSelvon ‘Mista Shak’ Noel \/ Target
\nDeneison ‘Dee Diamond’ Moses \/ Big Yard Music
\nGenelle Bharat \/ Cords
\nJalani ‘Lani K’ Kojo \/ Engine Room
\nDavid ‘Wolde DaWit’ Thompson \/ Show Me Yuh Motion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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