Opening Dates for the Tents |
Sun. 7th Jan. | Magnificent Glow Calypso Tent |
Fri. 12th Jan. | Icon Calypso Tent |
Fri. 12th Jan. | Kaiso Showkase Calypso Tent |
Sat. 13th Jan. | Birds Calypso Tent |
Sat. 13th Jan. | Kaiso Karavan Calypso Tent |
Wed. 17th Jan. | Divas Calypso Cabaret |
Wed. 17th Jan. | Klassic Russo Calypso Tent |
Thu. 18th Jan. | Kaiso House Calypso Tent |
Fri. 19th Jan. | Generation Next Kaiso Tent |
Fri. 19th Jan. | Kalypso Revue Calypso Tent |
Sat. 27th Jan. | Bacchanal Calypso Tent |
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TBA | Back to Basics Calypso Tent |
TBA | Birds Calypso Tent |
TBA | Community Development Culture Tent (CDC Tent) |
TBA | Central Rainbow Calypso Stars Tent |
TBA | Cultural Ambassadors Calypso Tent |
TBA | D' Entertainers Calypso Tent |
TBA | D' Master Tent (Tobago) |
TBA | D' Unique Calypso Tent |
TBA | George Street Roving Calypso Tent |
TBA | Golden Gates Calypso Tent |
TBA | Kaiso Wagon Calypso Tent |
TBA | Massive Gosein Roving Chutney Tent |
TBA | Masters Kaiso |
TBA | Missioneers Calypso Tent |
TBA | Monarch Cultural Experience |
TBA | New Wave Caravan Calypso Tent (Tobago) |
TBA | The Patriots Tent |
TBA | Tobago All Stars Calypso Tent (Tobago) |
TBA | Top Line Calypso Tent (Tobago) |
TBA | TUCO Tobago Magnificent Glow Calypso Tent (Tobago) |
TBA | Vintage Kaiso Brigade Calypso Tent |
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notes:
opening dates are subjected to change without notice
most tents should be open by 2nd/3rd week of January ... check local papers for more information.
these are some of the calypsonians performing in various tents; calypsonians can change tent, not perform or participate in more then one tent when this page was compiled.
tents house band may change without notice when this page was compiled.
tents season home based may change without notice when this page was compiled.
some tents may no longer exist when this page was compiled.
Tuco Tents: Kaiso House, Klassic Ruso, Kaiso Karavan, Kaiso Showcase, Super Liner (Tobago) and TUCO Tobago Magnificent Glow Calypso Tent (Tobago)
Independent Tents: Generation Next Kaiso Tent, Icons Calypso Tent (managed by Weston "Cro Cro" Rawlins), Calypso Revue (managed by Michael "Sugar Aloes" Osuna) and Divas Calypso Cabaret International (managed by Rudolph Ottley)
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Bacchanal Calypso Tent (Tobago) |
launching: Sat. 27th Jan. at the Delaford Community Centre, Windward Road, Delaford Tobago.
season home based: Delaford Community Centre, Windward Road, Delaford Tobago.
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
Lineup:
Bushy (Thilbert Kennedy)Hannibal (William Daniel)HarroLadyMackie (McDonald Nelson)Mr BrownShi'velUnjust
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Back 2 Basics (Trinidad) |
launching: TBA
season home based: TsBA
music by: ???
backup singers: D Basic Voices
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Birds Calypso Tent |
launching: Sat. 13th Jan. at Birdscalypsoca Drome, Beach Road, Palo Seco
season home base: YBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
Lineup:
BalgoBrother Mark (McMorris Edwards)Calypso PrincipalHing RedoIshmealMr Medic (Edson De Bourgh)Sweet Merlee (Francesca Lewis-Francois)
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Central Rainbow Stars Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: Roving Tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Community Development Culture Tent (CDC Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Cultural Ambassadors Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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D' Entertainers Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: Roving Tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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D' Master Calypso Tent (Tobago Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: Roving Tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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D' Unique Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Divas International Cabaret |
launching: Wed. 17th Jan.
season home base: ???
music by: Len Cummings and the Wailers
backup singers: The Divettes (Kellisha Collins; Krysta; Shirelle)
Lineup:
Abbi BlackmanAlexandria RagnathAnastacia RichardsonCrystal CDaliHelen JonesJillian Smith (MC)Kadejiah JeremiahKaren EcclesMicaNakasa Thatcher-RobertsNaomi (MC)Naomi SinetteSharon PhillipsShayne KingStacey SobersSursati Dancers
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Generation Next Kaiso Tent |
launching: Fri. 19th Jan.
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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George Street Roving Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: Good Times Recreation Club, George Street, Port of Spain
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Golden Gates Calypso Tent (Tobago roving tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: roving tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Icon Calypso Tent |
launching: Fri. 12th Jan.
season home base: Government Plaza, Richmond Street, Port of Spain.
music by: ???
backup singers: Honey Voices
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Kaiso House Calypso Tent |
launching: Thu. 18th Jan., at Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain; 8 pm.
season home base: Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain
music by: Kern Sumerville and the Sensational Band
backup singers: Kaiso House Jewels
Lineup:
Aaron DuncanAkeshia (Akeshia Fannis)Allan Augustine (MC)Black Sage (Phillip Murray)Brother Mudada (Allan Fortune)Brother Valentino (Anthony Emrold Phillip)Brown Boy (Knolly Brown)Bunny B (Neville Brown)Calypso Kerr (Carlston Kerr)Chuck Gordon (Roderick Gordon)Duane O'ConnorGypsy (Winston Peters)Lady Aiesha (Elizabeth George)Marq PierreMarvelous Marva (Marvah Joseph)Mistah Shak (Selvon Noel)Naheelah KojoPoser (Sylvester Lockhart)Omari Ashby (MC)Queen Aye (Suzanne John)Rondell DonawaSista Ava (Ruth Ava Sam Shallow)Ta'Zyah O'ConnorThe Calypso Princess (Karene Asche)Travelling Man (Clayton Marcano)Twiggy (Ann Marie Parks-Kojo)Young Poser (Vivian Lockhart)
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Kaiso Karavan Calypso Tent |
launching: Sat. 13th, Jan., at La Joya Complex, Eastern Main Road, St. Joseph.
season home base: La Joya Complex, Eastern Main Road, St. Joseph.
music by Fortunia Ruiz & Ruiz Brothers
backup singers: Karavan Gems
Lineup:
Adana DardaineAnthony JohnsonBally (Errol Ballantyne)Brother Alpha (Alpha John)Cardinal (Elon Baggoo)Dan D Man (Yousef Gibbs)Dirty Curty (Curtis Conyette)Eric JamesHelon FrancisJerrisha Duncan-RegisJohnny King (Johnson King)Kid Kallalloo (Julien Hunte)Lingo & Lady Africa (Joseph Laplaceliere & Leslie-Ann Bristow)Ninja (Kenson Neptune)Papamel (Romel Lezama)Prince Unique (Jeffery Thomas)Ratal (Rawle Peters)Sexy Suzie (Natasha Nurse)Sheldon Nugget (Sheldon Bullen)Slick (Hammond Bruce)Sweetheart (Asha Kamachee)Terry Seales (Terrance Seales)The Messenger (Georgia Charles McIntyre)The Stinger (Dexter Parsons)Tiny (Kerine Williams Figaro)Unkle Jam (Eric Richards)Young Rose (Rosemary Mitchell)
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Kaiso Powerhouse (Tobago Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Kaiso Showkase Calypso Tent |
launching: Fri. 12th Jan., at Palm's Club, Pointe-a-Pierre Road, San Fernando; 8 pm.
season home base: Palm's Club, Pointe-a-Pierre Road, San Fernando.
music by: ???
backup singers: Kaiso Flames
Lineup:
Alicia RichardsBanjela (Addelon Braveboy)Curlissa Charles MappDaddy Chinee (Ricardo Melville)De Juba (Anthony Charles)El Drago (Ainsley Mayers)Eunice PetersHot Sauce (Jonnelle Manwaring)Kadeem GrahamKenny PhillipsKerice PascallKerry JohnLady Adanna (Marsha Clifton)Mr Mack (Victor McDonald)Pharaoh (Darwen Greenidge)Queen Victoria - Victoria Cooper-RahimQueen Voice (Joanne Gibson)Ras Kommanda (Stephen Pascal)Rivaldo LondonSexy Lyn (Lynette Lewis)Snakey (Haven Charles)Tameika Darius
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Kaiso Wagon Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: Roving Tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Kalypso Revue Calypso Tent |
launching: Fri. 19th Jan., at Arima Velodrome, Arima; 8 pm.
season home base: SWWTU Hall, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
music by: Revue Orchestra
backup singers: Revue Angels
Lineup:
Arnold JordanBaron (Timothy Watkins Jr.)Bevon St ClairBradap (Linlee Geeban)Chalkdust (Dr Hollis Liverpool)Devon SealesFire Tender (Gillian Moor)Keisha StewartLady Watchman (Alana Sinnette)Lisa RobertsMahalia RegisMakeda DariusMaze (Terrence Rivas)Michelle HenryMighty Diamond (Patrick Purcell)Nicole GreavesPink Panther (Eric Taylor)Singing Sonia (Sonia Francis)Skatie (Carlos James)Sugar Aloes (Michael Osouna)Terrance Seales
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Klassic Russo Calypso Tent |
launching: Wed. 17th Jan., at City Hall, Port of Spain
season home base: City Hall, Knox Street, Port of Spain.
music by Klassic Ruso Orchestra
background vocals by Klassic Ruso Diamonds
Lineup:
All Rounder (Anthony Hendrickson)Andre NelsonBrian LondonBunny Bynoe (Lennard Bynoe)Caston CupidContender (Mark John)Crazy (Edwin Ayoung)Dr Will B (William Bannister)Squero (Eugene Caresquero)Garth St. ClairHamidullah (Hamidullah Wahid)Kaiso Mac (Kenneth McConney)KC (Kyle Cowie)King Soul (Rannie Peters)Komrade Deene (Robert Deene)Lady Wonder (Dianne Hendrickson)Manchild (Carlton Collins)Mark EastmanMechanic (Michael Brown)Quiet Prince (Lloyd Cupidore)Sekon AlvesShirlane HendricksonStanley AdamsTrinity (Bethany Lightbourne)Versatile (Dorril Hector)
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Magnificent Glow Calypso Tent (Tobago Tent) |
launching: Fri. 27th Jan. at Big Dawg Restaurant & Bar, Crown Point Tobago; 8 pm.
season home base: ???
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Massive Gosein's Roving Chutney Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: Roving Tent
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Masters Kaiso (Tobago Calypso Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Missioneers Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Monarch Cultural Experience |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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New Wave Caravan (Tobago Calypso Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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The Patriots Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Tobago All Stars Calypso Tent (Tobago Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Top Line sCalypso Tent (Tobago Windward-Based Tent) |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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TUCO Tobago Magnificent Glow Calypso Tent (Tobago Tent) |
launching: Sun. 7th Jan. at Buccoo Beach Resort, Tobago
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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Vintage Kaiso Brigade Calypso Tent |
launching: TBA
season home base: TBA
music by: ???
backup singers: ???
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notes:
opening dates are subjected to change without notice.
most tents should be open by 2nd/3rd week of January ... check local papers for more information.
these are some of the calypsonians performing in various tents; calypsonians can change tent, not perform or participate in more then one tent when this page was compiled.
tents house band may change without notice when this page was compiled.
tents season home based may change without notice when this page was compiled.
some tents may no longer exist when this page was compiled.
Tuco Tents: Kaiso House, Klassic Ruso, Kaiso Karavan, Kaiso Showcase, Super Liner (Tobago) and TUCO Glow (Tobago).
Independent Tents: Icons Calypso Tent (managed by Weston "Cro Cro" Rawlins), Calypso Revue (managed by Michael "Sugar Aloes" Osuna) and Divas Calypso Cabaret International (managed by Rudolph Ottley)
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