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Young Bull On Fire!

February 10th, 2011

by Jefferson Challenger

Young Bull is on fire in 2011! From the first note of BullFrog, BullSheep, you are jumping out of your chair. Well, I hope everyone does. But I have that snicking suspicion that some people will turn to a different station or a different song. Why? Because the song is “against” the person that they are supporting.
Well, I want to remind all those folks that we have to appreciate the calypsos for what they are. Calypso has always been said to be the voice of the

Young Bull 2011. Courtesy partydominica.com

little man – the people. The voice of society! So I encourage everyone to enjoy the calypso for the beat, the pep, the way the words are put together, and also appreciate Young Bull in full cry – Bull Crap, Bull Whip, Bull Sheep!
I would encourage all judges to judge based on the song. Let us all leave all political sides alone. Enjoy the calypsos and the reveling. I am reminded by people in the know that Scrunter was always hitting Ma Mo hard and heavy; but her favorite calypsonian was, you guessed it, De Scrunter. If you getting some blows during carnival, please remember that Calypsonians are the voice of the little man.

SPIDER!!

October 2nd, 2010

by Steinberg Henry.

Roland ‘Spider’ James (1948-2005), is laid to rest today, July 13. His was the first Calypso Funeral celebrated in Dominica – a celebration of the dead in Calypso. I was pleased, moved. When I connected by Internet to Dominica Broadcasting Corporation, Calypsonian Kelly ‘Ghost’ Williams was singing a verse of Read full article

A Royal Gathering

August 4th, 2010

by Admin:

It was the Summer of 2001 when there was the first ever gathering of Dominican Royalty in New York City. That night at the Veggie Castle Parking on Church Street in Brooklyn, nine former Calypso Kings of Dominica along with the Swinging Stars put on a grand spectacular for Dominicans and other Caribbean nationals in the tri-state area. Read full article

The Calypso Supreme Court

February 5th, 2010

by Jefferson Challenger.

Since I grew up in the 70’s – 80′s my favorite calypsonians were Tronada, Ency and Wizard. But then in the 2000’s came King Dice. He has learnt from those before him, and now can be called one of the Masters. With great range, magnificent stage presence, serious lyrics, and the cry “Dice Again”, he has taken the art form to “The Next Level” (Prime Minister Skerritt will like that). Just like Tiger Woods, I believe he has made others in his field step up their game. Read full article

The Nine to Challenge Karessah

January 30th, 2010

It’s a wrap! Here’s the final nine to challenge Karessah on February 13th. Soul Puss, Checker, Sye, Daddy Chess, Observer, Tasha P, Explosion, Bobb and Lady Star. There are four first time finalists. Congratulations to them. As for my picks, six out of nine is not bad. I still feel that Beno should be a finalist. Good show by all. We look forward to a great Calypso Finals Show.