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The Eastern Queens are set to deliver a strong evening of calypso, commentary and live entertainment with “Messages in Calypso” on Sunday July 5th, 2026, at Kafe Blue, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. The show runs from 6PM to 10PM and features a packed cast of performers including Brother Valentino, Terri Lyons, Cardinal, Tameika Darius, Tiny, The Messenger, Ife Alleyne, Banjela, Kinte, Niko Ash, Sweet Estalita and Marilyn Edwards. Patrons can expect a night rooted in the trad

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation has confirmed its list of candidates and financially up-to-date registered voters ahead of the 2026 National Executive Elections. According to the official Statement of Nominations, 37 candidates have registered to contest positions across the National Executive. The race for President will feature Ainsley King, Kurt Allen, and Nikeisha Duncan-Charles. For Vice President, the candidates are Roger Mohammed and Steve Michael Pasca

Trinidad and Tobago will celebrate a living calypso legend when Twiggy takes centre stage for a milestone event marking her 70th birthday and 50 years in calypso. The concert takes place on Sunday July 5th, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain. Described as “a woman of substance and certainly still relevant,” Twiggy’s celebration will bring together a powerful cast of artistes and the event will also feature the first ever live performance of

The Trinidad and Tobago entertainment community is mourning the passing of beloved Tobago-born entertainer Oscar B, known to many as Oscar Benjamin. His death has brought sadness across the cultural and musical fraternity, where he was respected for his voice, warmth, humour and long-standing contribution to Caribbean music. Oscar B spent more than 30 years in the music industry, building a name as a versatile performer and a familiar presence on the live entertainment scene.

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organization held its Annual General Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at the V.I.P. Lounge, Queen’s Park Savannah, bringing together members of the calypso fraternity for an important day of reports, discussion and reflection on the future of the organization. Although the meeting opened with concerns over quorum and lively exchanges among members and prospective election candidates, those present agreed to proceed with the

Trinidad and Tobago recently celebrated the birthday of Irwin “Scrunter” Johnson, one of the country’s most distinctive and beloved voices in calypso and parang-soca. His birthday, observed on June 21st, gives us the perfect opportunity to honour a career that has brought joy, humour, storytelling, and cultural pride to generations of music lovers. Scrunter’s career is built on more than hit songs. It is built on feeling. His music carries the sound of village life, celebrati

In Trinidad and Tobago, Labour Day is more than a public holiday. It is a reminder of struggle, sacrifice, resistance, and the power of ordinary people demanding better. Every year on June 19, the country remembers the 1937 labour uprising, led by figures such as Tubal Uriah “Buzz” Butler, whose work among oilfield workers helped shape the modern labour movement. But alongside the marches, speeches, unions, and history books, another voice has always carried the spirit of the

Bomber’s Dream: A Calypso Story is coming to Trinidad with a message that reaches beyond music. The documentary explores the life and legacy of Clifton “The Mighty Bomber” Ryan, one of calypso’s important cultural figures, through the eyes of his grandson. At its centre is a simple but powerful question: What does it mean to inherit a legacy? Presented through a special screening series with Heritage Library Division, NALIS and Kaiso Street Society, the film invites audiences

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 journey reflects the full responsibility of the calypsonian, not only to entertain, but to observe, comment, preserve, organise, and help carry the culture forward. On stage, Ras K

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 Raymond and Chris Brown’s upcoming R&B Tour. The internship initiative, created through Usher’s New Look in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit, is designed to g

Photo Credit: Edwin Ayoung 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 Caribbean music icons, with T&T represented by Lord Nelson, The Mighty Gypsy, Super Blue, Johnny King, Crazy, Kernal Roberts and other respected voices of

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 remembered works is Party Time Again, performed during the 1987 Calypso Monarch Finals and later referenced as one of his standout double entendre pieces. Bally also made his mark with

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 commentary, and the chantwell tradition. But over time, the artform has also carried the voices, rhythms, stories, and contributions of many communities. The East Indian contribution to c

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 Hamidullah, Twiggy, Ras Kommando, Nerukhi, Kinte, Diana Benskin, Gary Cordner, and Travis, with celebrated comedian and broadcaster Errol Fabien serving as MC. Organizers promise an intimat

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 for Saturday 20th June 2026 at the NCC VIP Lounge, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The organisation also confirmed that National Executive Elections will tak

George Martin’s contribution to calypso sits in one of the most important but often underrecognized spaces in the artform: youth development. A musician, educator, and composer, Martin was known for writing songs for a large number of junior calypsonians during the 1980s and 1990s, placing him within the important behind-the-scenes network that helped prepare young performers for the calypso stage. Junior calypso has always been more than competition. It has been a cultural c

Today, May 25th, Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the birthday of Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons, one of the most electrifying figures in the history of soca and calypso. Born in Point Fortin in 1956, SuperBlue rose from the calypso tents to become a true Carnival giant, first breaking through as Blue Boy with the now legendary “Soca Baptist” in 1980. That song gave him his first Road March title and announced a new kind of performer—explosive, athletic, spiritual, and completely con

The Trinidad and Tobago entertainment community is uniting in support of veteran entertainer Oscar B following news that he recently suffered a stroke. A special fundraiser concert titled That’s What Friends Are For is scheduled for June 3rd at NAPA, bringing together some of the country’s top entertainers for an evening dedicated to assisting with his recovery. Oscar B, known for his long-standing contribution to local entertainment and live performances over the years, has

Today, the calypso fraternity celebrates the birthday of former Calypso Monarch Morel Peters, better known to the nation as LUTA, one of the artform’s most respected social commentators and enduring voices. LUTA entered the calypso arena in 1972 and steadily built a reputation as a composer and performer who never strayed far from the realities of the people. Across decades of competition and tent performances, his music became known for sharp political analysis, cultural ref

Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso Monarch Terri Lyons continues to make waves on the international stage, this time lending her powerhouse vocals to Kes The Band’s highly celebrated Tiny Desk Concert appearance. The intimate performance, which has been praised across the Caribbean diaspora and beyond, showcased the soulful energy and musical richness of Trinidad and Tobago culture. While Kes delivered his signature silky smooth vocals and performance, keen-eyed viewers quickly re