Divas Calypso Cabaret International launched (February 13, 2019)

“Calypso tents and steelband are the fundamental basis of T&T Carnival.” Trinbago Unified Calypsonian’s Organisation (TUCO) President Lutalo Masimba, aka Brother Resistance, made the statement during the opening of the Divas Calypso Cabaret International calypso tent on Friday evening. Tent manager Dr. Rudolph Ottley said the tent celebrates 16 years of existence this year. He … Continue reading →

Seon Isaacs – Nurturing the artistes of our nation (January 11, 2019)

“Precision planning is what it takes to manage a large number of artists in the current environment in T&T.” Manager Seon Isaacs, who currently manages five Soca artistes, including wife Shivonne “Lil Bitts” Churche-Isaacs. In addition to Lil Bitts, Isaacs currently manages four soca artistes – Rodney “Benjai” LeBlanc, Seumas “Azaryah” Callender, formerly known as … Continue reading →

Alice @ Wonderland at Queen’s Hall (January 9, 2019)

Native Caribbean Foundation’s presentation of Alice@Wonderland is a new twist on a classical fairytale. The musical will be staged at Queen’s Hall between February 12 and 14, with one public show on Valentine’s Day and three school shows.In the adaptation, Alice, who is a texting, tweeting and Googling girl of the modern age, is transported … Continue reading →

Making up for Carnival with Adafih Padmore (January 8, 2019)

As Carnival approaches, many mas players begin the search for the makeup artist to make them look good at fetes and on the road. One makeup artist offering her services to make players feel beautiful is Adafih Padmore. Padmore has been doing makeup for many years, having completed a diploma in makeup artistry from the … Continue reading →

Fete supreme in the Southland (January 7, 2019)

With over 7,000 people in attendance, promoter Sheldon Stephen says Xperience Fete may have been the biggest fete in South Trinidad for Carnival 2019. He said this is part of his mission to improve the fete experience in South Trinidad. Stephen said the number of patrons at the event is even more impressive considering that … Continue reading →

George Bailey’s legacy lives on (February 6, 2019)

An atmosphere of energy and purpose surrounds the Bailey mas camp, as descendants and peers of legendary mas man George Bailey prepare to launch the band Bailey Dynasty Mas. The presentation, Tribal Fantasy, is being built by Bailey’s brother Albert, niece Leeann and grand-nieces Allendra and Amanda, along with Dexter MacLean and Geoffrey Serrette. The … Continue reading →