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	CALYPSO : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Terms calypso and kaiso used interchangeably in Trinidad, where 'Kaiso!' is often heard in calypso tents as patrons wish to show approval: probably comes from West African Hausa term which depending on context can mean regret, triumph, contempt, etc.
		At the turn of the century patois gave way to English, people moved from tent to tent to see what was happening, audiences gathered at rehearsals and tents began to charge admission.
		The first known calypso competition was '14, first national Calypso King contest '39; final of competition run by T&T government-run National Carnival Commission (NCC) at Dimanche Gras shows on Carnival Sunday nights from '58; on the inclusion of women contestants '78 the title changed to Calypso Monarch.
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/c/C13.HTM (740 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		According to the latter sources, when the British arrived the name gradually evolved into calypsoe and took on the significance of the Greek goddess of the same name who enchanted men into swine and who is also reputed to have been responsible for the development of the folk song.
		Due to its popularity, the calypso was incorporated into the French Carnival tradition in colonial society and from there the griot or chantuelle, renowned for his quick thinking and lyrical dexterity and vocal talent, evolved into the calypsonian.
		In 1914 the first calypso record was made leading to relative commercial success and investment that would herald the dawn of the calypso tent in the 1920s.
	www.ncctt.org /2_lead/2calypso.asp?f=calypso_history1 (834 words)

	Obi's Favorite Kaisos
		So that calypso is a product of Caribbean people's struggle with the elements of their island jails and with colonialists past and present in a quest to survive in an environment of orchestrated repression.
		This is perhaps why in a calypso tent one of the most difficult things is to keep the audience seated and subdued even without Invader urging them to jam down and wine.
		The calypso does not reflect only "the outstanding social events that have occurred in our society", but it does a lot to "propagate our way of life." There is an interesting link too between calypso and morality.
	www.swagga.com /calypso2.htm (811 words)

	ICE RECORDS CALYPSO
		Calypso is one of the many musical forms that resulted from the collision of African and European cultures in the New World.
		The institution of the calypso tent was another factor in the development of calypso as an 'indoor' music to be listened to.
		The history of calypso does not end here (the entire career of the legendary Mighty Sparrow is still to come for example) but as in just about every other aspect of life the Second World War seems to mark the end of an era.
	www.icerecords.com /calypso.htm (650 words)

	St. Kitts-Nevis: Entertainemt News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The Legends Calypso Tent which was implemented to create more opportunities has a staggering total of 25 calypsonians that perform, and is managed by the legendary Sylvester 'King Socrates' Hodge who has a remarkable 25 years of experience as a successful Calypsonian.
		Calypso is singing about feelings and views whether your own or others' and that is exactly what the Mighty Rock and his fellow calypsonians are doing.
		Tent eliminations begin next week where a total of 16 calypsonians will be chosen to enter the semi-finals from which 7 will be chosen to compete against reigning King, Konris Maynard for the Monarch title.
	www.sknvibes.com /Entertainment/News.cfm/447 (1589 words)

	A Tribute to Kitchener, our Beloved Griot - Steelpan, Calypso and the Calypsonian
		Kitch did return but the calypso gate keepers at the time passed the word to would be proprietors that they should not rent space to Kitch to open a calypso tent.
		In that calypso Kitchener tells about his neighbor who, although not speaking to him, nevertheless, he still wants to find out what Mas she will be playing for the carnival.
		His calypso ‘Flag Woman’ opens by stating “You have no band unless you have a flag woman.” A fitting tribute to the rock of the steelband on carnival day is the tune ‘Flag Woman.’ The role of the flag woman and her importance is told throughout the calypso.
	www.panonthenet.com /pancalypso2005/kitch.htm (1574 words)

	The Association of British Calypsonians - The London Calypso Tent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		It is the only representative body for British-based Calypso singers and composers in both the UK and Europe.
		Calypso has had a presence in the UK for nearly 50 years, and ABC's dream is to hear Calypso being played regularly on all major UK and European radio stations - both via live performances and recordings.
		ABC's programme is to promote Calypso of the highest quality, to develop young people's potential and creative ambitions, delivered by ABC Calypsonians, working in partnership with young people, their teachers and/or youth leaders.
	www.swayo.co.uk /blink/LCT/aboutus.htm (203 words)

	Barbados National Cultural Foundation Crop Over calypso music at Barbados Kadoomant carnival
		Today calypso is an integral part of the Crop Over festival, with thePic-O-De-Crop Calypso Monarch Competition being one of the most popular events.
		The Junior Calypso Monarch competition, serves as an excellent training ground for the calypsonians of the future.
		The Cave Shepherd All Stars calypso tent got its 2004 programme off to a night of mainly solid performances and a few stutters at the Plantation Garden Theatre, Sunday.
	www.caribzones.com /cropover04.html (835 words)

	Gospelypso
		The vision of Jubilee House is to be the best calypso tent in the nation and to export this cultural art form to the Caribbean and the world.
		Another objective of this tent is to establish and reinforce positive Christian values with a positive message targeted primarily to the youth of the nation.
		Calypso has been rejected by the church because the majority of calypsoes have risen to fame not only for their rhythm, but also for their catchy but smutty lyrics.
	www.nalis.gov.tt /calypsonians/calypso_Gospelypso.html (1125 words)

	Music
		Calypso songs are in the 2/4 or 4/4 time, with a strong beat similar to the rhythm of African songs.
		Calypso originated in the songs of African slaves who worked in the plantation fields of Trinidad.
		They were forbidden to talk to each other, and used calypso to communicate feelings and information.
	www.eng.fju.edu.tw /worldlit/caribbean/carib_c1.htm (336 words)

	Calypso (Trinidad) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The first vocal recording of a calypso was made in 1914 when the Duke of Iron teamed up with Jules Sims.
		One of the larger and more popular tents in the early 1940s was the Victory Calypso Tent which functioned at 95 Edward Street in Port-of-Spain; however, the most popular tent was The Original Old Brigade which also operated on Edward Street.
		The name of the World's Fair Calypso Tent was changed in 1943 to the Commando Tent and featured Growling Tiger, Lord Beginner, Lord Caresser, and King Iere.
	www.bestoftrinidad.com /calypso.html (486 words)

	TRINIVIEW.COM - Black Prince: Life as a calypsonian not easy
		In those days, when you go to the calypso tent it was a different kind of thing.
		By that time, even though I didn't want to hear any calypso and so on, I would be writing calypsos because the thing was in me. I wrote a calypso about the badjohns, because in those days there were gang wars with steelbands and all the well-known badjohns.
		So I made this calypso about how they were giving trouble, and when they meet me what will happen: like I will throw arsenic on them, and chop off their hands...
	www.triniview.com /Black-Prince (1020 words)

	No shortage of calypso tents this year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		There seems to be no shortage of calypso tents to visit for Carnival 2006.
		Apart from those tried and true tents like the Calypso Revue, Kaiso House and Calypso Spektakula, calypso tents have been popping up in various communities including the TUCO tent in Belmont which gives exposure to relatively unknown entertainers.
		The tent's cast include veteran calypsonian Santa, Devica, Reporter, Texas Sippy, Lennox and St Vincent's Alla G. Also opening on February 2 is Nirmal "Massive" Gosine's Roving Chutney/ Calypso Comedy Tent which he calls a two in one.
	www.islandevents.com /entertainment/printer_2072.shtml (172 words)

	Kitchener
		He started singing calypso as a boy and got his first break in 1937 in a calypso tent in Arima, singing for 12 cents.
		Kitchener composed the first "pan calypso" ("The Beat of the Steelband") in 1944 and formed an extremely close allegiance and affinity with pan and the steelband movement.
		A true Calypso Pioneer and staunch advocate for the retention of traditional, pure calypso, and a strong objector to the hybrid soca, it was ironic that Kitchener's first attempt at recording a soca selection, "Sugar Bum Bum," would become his most successful single in terms of sales.
	www.trinbagopan.com /KitchenerHome1.htm (843 words)

	Independent Weekly: Music: Features: Tough Enough
		Calypso hasn't been big on these shores since '57 when Harry Belafonte bellowed about bananas on a boat and the folk group the Tarriers had a hit with a tamer, lamer version of the same song.
		The tent is actually a building that holds an audience from around the world that have come to see the best of the best compete.
		Along the way, the calypso music Gray is rooted in has undergone some changes.
	www.indyweek.com /gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:18809 (1011 words)

	The Man With The Message
		It's hard to remember when calypso had seen more controversy, excitement and popularity than the day David Michael Rudder stepped beyond his role as lead singer for the brass band Charlie's Roots and entered the calypso arena as an individual artist.
		Prior to this event, a calypsonian would only dare to enter the competition with the blessings of elders (the established calypsonians who ruled the isolated world of the calypso tent circuit).
		David then took a very conscious decision that this would be his last year in the calypso competition and instead turned his attention to charting an international career.
	www.davidrudder.co.tt /message.html (476 words)

	TriniView.com - NewsPro Archive
		Although last season while contracted with the Revue tent she performed at the "Divas" concert because it was not then regarded by Revue's management as a rival tent.
		CALYPSO and Carnival are in the air long before you reach the gate of Club Caribbean, home of William Munro's House of Stars tent and once inside, the programme fully justified its lofty name.
		Singing Francine made her return to the local calypso stage, heralded by the traditional Carnival characters, who danced single file across the ground in front of the stage, adding a flambouyant touch to her presentation, which included a tribute to (the late) Grandmaster Kitchener.
	www.triniview.com /selfnews/arc0-2004.html (7767 words)

	David Rudder - Biography - AOL Music
		One of the few calypso singers to write his own songs, David Rudder (born: David Michael Rudder) helped to usher in a new era for calypso music.
		Rudder's 1990 album, 1990, was named "best calypso album of the year" at the first Caribbean Music Awards at the Apollo Theater in New York while the title track was named "song of the year" at the Nefeita Awards.
		Throughout his teens, he sang backup vocals in a calypso tent run by Lord Kitchener.
	music.aol.com /artist/david-rudder/120892/biography (408 words)

	Crop Over Music
		A good place to start may be the Bacchanal Time calypso tent at the George Street Auditorium opened on the first of July.
		This year, the tent's lineup includes all of last year s title winners, as well as, Kimberley Inniss, Donella Weekes, Khiomal, Edwin Yearwood, Peter Ram, Barry Chandler, Classic, Timmy, Keann, Rameses Browne, Spin Pooch Ink, The Undesirables, Alison Hinds and the MADD Comedians.
		Other events are the Cavalcades tents erected in the various parishes, Pan in the City, steel pan bands parading in the streets of Bridgetown, Pan in the Sand at Brandon's beach, and nightly limes and fetes.
	www.africasounds.com /crop_over_music.htm (874 words)

	The Calypso Tent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Association of British Calypsonian's (ABC) Calypso Tent, the annual showcase of the leading Calypsonian performers from the UK and abroad.
		The Calypso Tent at the Yaa Asantewaa Arts & Community Centre, in London opens on July 26th and it will be hosting weekly Calypso events every Friday up to and including 23rd August.
		To mark this celebratory year ABC have invited three stars of Calypso to perform at the London Calypso Tent - Black Stalin, Kizzie Ruiz and Patrice Roberts.
	www.blink.org.uk /print.asp?key=1015 (460 words)

	Amazon.com: Calypso Awakening: From The Emory Cook Collection: Music: Various Artists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Calypsos From Trinidad: Politics, Intrigue and Violence in the 1930's ~ Calypsos From Trinidad
		During the late 1950s, calypso music in Trinidad was undergoing changes that reflected the island's political ferment.
		Cook was quite enamored of calypso, at least partly for its improvisational qualities, and he went out of his way to record more or less spontaneous musical and vocal interactions in their natural settings.
	www.amazon.com /Calypso-Awakening-Emory-Cook-Collection/dp/B00004X0L2 (1702 words)

	The Calypso Tent of the Air - A Tribute to Lord Kitchener
		Their only competition was another tent, organized by the Roaring Lion and Attilla, staffed with some of the Calypso giants of those days.
		In 1967, Calypso Revue was reorganized with Kitch as the lead calypsonian, under Lord Melody's management, and was housed at The Legion Hall, just south of what is now known as Lara Promenade on Independence Square.
		Melody left the tent after the 1968 season, and the management of the tent was taken over by Jazzy Pantin and his assistant Sonny Woodley.
	www.kaiso.net /kitchbd.html (2914 words)

	Lord Blakie - Calypso Music Giant
		So, Blakie used his calypso “Sparrow Loss” to inform the ‘respectable’ authorities that their favorable treatment of Sparrow would lead to their downfall.
		But, Blakie was able to draw a few of the young calypsonians to his Tent and did a pretty good job the first year.
		He never won the calypso monarch but he was always a force in the competitions.
	www.panonthenet.com /articles/khewett/blakie.html (930 words)

	trinicenter.com - Roving young calypso tent shines
		The young calypso singers of 2004 TUCO/Sunshine Snacks "Junior Roving Calypso Tent" are a breath of fresh air for the future of this art-form called calypso.
		The lyrics and messages of calypso are in the good hands of these young, serious, dedicated, talented and promising young children.
		The roving tent performed at eight primary schools, beginning at Patna River Estate Government School on 23 January and ending at Cunupia Government School on 11 February 2004, to audiences of about three hundred five to twelve year-olds per school.
	www.trinicenter.com /kwame/2004/1304.htm (911 words)

	Trinidad and Tobago Carnival '96: Carnival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The idea of the Talk Tent was born out of a need to express using the medium of the voice.
		But there is need to preserve the culture and the Talk Tent does just that by nurturing the future voices of the culture to sharpen their skills before venturing forth.
		In 1983, Trinidad's first Talk Tent, Talkie Talkie, was launched While the usual roles in the Calypso Tent assert that the singers sing and the Emcees (Master of Ceremony) talk.
	www.tidco.co.tt /local/carnival/car16.htm (407 words)

	LucianCarnival.com: Calypso (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Previous to that the Development of Calypso was undertaken by the Carnival Committee.
		In recent years the Calypso Monarch walks away with a new vehicle and a generous cash prize.
		The Tents are the producers of the songs that will be judged during the Quarter Final rounds.
	www.luciancarnival.com /index.php?id=14 (379 words)

	Calypso tent @ Notting Hill Carnival, 30th July - 27 August 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Live and direct from the USA and Trinidad and Tobago, Soca Elvis is one of the most sought after acts in Trinidad.
		Notting Hill Carnival continues to be a celebration of artistic excellence, featuring the different sounds and genres of music born over the years from Caribbean, American and UK influences.
		Calypso has its musical roots in the Dahomey work song and grew out of the struggles against slavery.
	www.portowebbo.com /nottinghilltv/community-carnival2004-calypso-tent.htm (435 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - What a 'Te Lay Lay' at Soca, Calypso Tent - Wednesday \| April 4, 2001
		The soca front liner will appear on the line-up for Soca Calypso Tent on Thursday April, 19 at Cinema II, New Kingston.
		Peter Lewis has been lead vocalist with Xtatik band since September 1998, he became the natural choice to succeed Machel, when he left to pursue a solo career in 2000.
		With his hit tune for 2001 Tay Lay Lay, Peter placed second in the Road March competition and third was in the Carnival International Soca Monarch Finals.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20010404/ent/ent1.html (316 words)

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