Chanteuse Vaughnette Bigford pulled out all the stops for her first ever Carnival Jazz Brunch. The event, held at the Lions Cultural Centre, FitzBlackman Drive, Port of Spain. Billed as VB’s Carnival Jazz Brunch, the event showcased pan, kaiso and jazz as well as local vendors and food. Patrons were greeted at the gate by … Continue reading
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Duane, a Monarch of all he surveys (January 15, 2020)
As former National Calypso Monarch Duane O’Connor celebrates a year of running D Monarchs Pub on Ariapita Avenue, he looks forward confidently to the future. While he has had some setbacks during the course of the year, he said this has not deterred him. O’Connor opened the D Monarchs Pub along with his wife because … Continue reading
In Defense of Calypso at Kafe Blue (November 26, 2019)
In a time when audiences are becoming more discerning about what shows they go to and what they spend their money on, having sold-out shows is a major achievement. Calypsonian Krisson Joseph drew two sell-out crowds to his recent show, In Defense of Calypso V: Family Matters, at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The audience, mainly … Continue reading
Women honour Singing Sandra (June 21, 2019)
Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented to veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington for her … Continue reading
