Kaiso Dial exists to rebalance the cultural conversation... It's all about Calypso!
We believe in Calypso; however, as you know, Soca dominates the spotlight at Caribbean-styled carnivals—and rightly so, as it drives fetes, road energy, and global Caribbean visibility—while Calypso often gets pushed to the margins. But Calypso is not a relic. It is the foundation, the memory, the social conscience, and the storytelling heart of Trinidad & Tobago’s musical identity.
My goal with Kaiso Dial is to change the narrative around Calypso.
I want people to seek new Calypso music with the same excitement and urgency they bring to new Soca releases, not because the genres are competing, but because both deserve space, respect, and discovery.
Kaiso Dial is here to:
- Document and celebrate new Calypso music, not just the classics
- Highlight the artistry, writing, and cultural intelligence that define the genre
- Create a home for Calypso lovers who feel underserved in the digital space
- Introduce Calypso to younger listeners who may only know Carnival through Soca
- Preserve the storytelling tradition that shaped everything we now call Caribbean music
Calypso may not dominate the party circuit anymore, but it still shapes how we understand ourselves. It still asks the hard questions. It still carries the humor, the wit, the commentary, the history, and the soul of the people.
Kaiso Dial is my contribution to ensuring that Calypso remains visible, respected, and alive—not just during competition season, but year‑round.
- That’s the mission.
- That’s the purpose.
- That’s the work.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Calypso (2021)
Artist/Performed by: Terri Lyons
Written by: Terri Lyons
Produced by: Ato Williams (5ive Line Productions)
Engineered (Mixed & Mastered) by: Zigboy Production
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
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