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CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS
Nine calypsonians from across the GTA vied for top prizes in the "Kaiso 365" Calypso Monarch Competition on Saturday, July 18th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (CNE Grounds). The nine "Kaiso 365" finalists were Structure, Calypso Crooner, Susan G., Spice, Beginner, Redman, Macomere Fifi, King Cosmos, and Naki. They performed two newly-composed calypsos before a panel of judges and each song was awarded a maximum of 100 points divided into five (5) categories: Lyrics 35, Melody 20, Vocal Rendition 25, Presentation 10, and Originality 10.
The results for 2009 "Kaiso 365" Calypso Monarch Competition:
1st Redman - Black Hen Chicken / Ah Done With Picong 2nd Calypso Crooner - Congratulations Obama / Living Backwards 3rd Structure - Manifesto for the People / My Social Commentary 4th Macomere Fifi - I Eh Taking No More / Call Me By Name 5th Naki - Ah Real Vex / T'ings Brown 6th Susan G - Who Bailing We Out / Pollution School 7th Spice - Heroes / Data Collector 8th King Cosmos - Michelle and the Queen / The Summit 9th Beginner - Out of Nowhere He Came / Take Back Caribana
Awards categories:
Arrangement - Winston Maingot / I Eh Taking No More Local Content (tied) - Bryan Thornhill / My Social Commentary & Michael Thomas / Black Hen Chicken Humor - Michael Thomas / Black Hen Chicken Lyrics - Michael Thomas / Black Hen Chicken Melody - Winston Maingot / I Eh Taking No More Rendition - Macomere Fifi / I Eh Taking No More Originality - Bill Newman / Living Backwards
CARIBANA PARADE Float
Join the fun and let your hair down at the parade of the bands in OCPA's Caribana Parade float. This largest Caribbean carnival in North America winds down Lakeshore Boulevard from the CNE Grounds to the sweet sounds of Soca, Calypso and Reggae music. The rhythms of the steelbands and the beautiful mas' costumes together create a spectacle of colours and an atmosphere of excitement that bring friends and families back year after year.
2009: Past events
Calypso Showcase Soon Come!
TICKETS: (416) 795-2722 Oshawa's Club Carib kicks off the 2009 summer season of exciting and fun-filled events with a Brunch & Calypso Showcase this Sunday, May 31st at the Caribbean Cultural Centre, Oshawa. Top Canadian Calypso singers will be performing their hits and testing out their newest compositions in preparation for the Calypso Tents Music Series in Toronto (June 6 - July 5). Four-times Calypso king Structure, the glamorous Susan G and golden-voiced Guney will be on hand to spice up things and bring a smile. Partner, if you enjoy real sweet Caribbean music and food.... you won't want to miss this!
 
Photography by Tony Sladden
Calypso-themed concert pits top artistes against each other... Click here.
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The Professionals
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Kaiso Forum
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Saturday June 13 - 8:00 pm 25 Cecil Street |
Sunday, June 14 - 4:00 pm
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Saturday, June 20 - 8:00 pm 25 Cecil Street |
Saturday, June 20 - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, June 27 -8:00 pm Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil Street |
Saturday, June 27 - 8:00 pm 15 Chisholm Avenue
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Saturday, July 4 - 8:00 pm Steelworkers Hall |
Sunday, July 5 - 4:00 pm 30 Tangiers Road
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Professionals Calypso Tent is Macomere Fifi, Dick Lochan, Bill "Calypso Crooner" Newman, Naki, Penshioner, Jayson, Beginner, Roger Gibbs, Panman Pat, and Guests, backed by Michael "Skel" Redhead and the Soca Bunch Brass Band.
Kaiso Forum Tent features a star-studded cast led by four-time Calypso Monarch Bryan "Structure" Thornhill, De Carra, Redman, SusanG, Cosmos, Sailor, Connector, Web, Black-I, Delee, Spice, Dynasty, Lady Scorpio, and Yellows. Backing band is Neu Jenarashun, led by Jan Morgan.
Special thanks to the Toronto Arts Council for their supprt of the Calypso Tents Music Series.
