African Wisdom, Caribbean Voice: ‘De Tree Does Never Forget’ Rings Loud for 2026

At Kaiso Dial we continue to showcase the latest calypso releases for Trinidad's Carnival 2026. This one is from Nicholas Lucas, titled “De Tree Does Never Forget.”

Composed by Christophe Grant, arranged and produced by Angelo Panin of Diamond Sounds Studios, with additional guitars by Kwame Morrison and horns by Dan Clarke, this track delivers musical richness wrapped around a message that cuts deep.

“The axe might not remember, but the tree never forgets,” is an African proverb. The artist delivers a haunting reminder to all who abuse their power, exploit the vulnerable, or inflict harm without remorse. This seems to be the norm of the day when leaders shake hands to get into leadership positions and then, after attaining power, turn their backs on the electorate. His delivery is steady, soulful, and unwavering, echoing the truth that every act of cruelty leaves a mark, and every injustice carries a consequence.

This song is dedicated to the silent majority, the wounded, the overlooked, and the silenced. It assures listeners that judgment, recompense, and balance will come, as surely as day follows night. Historical wrongs are highlighted along with  personal suffering and moral accountability in a narrative that feels both ancient and urgently modern.

With its stirring instrumentation and its message of eventual justice, “De Tree Does Never Forget” is a reminder that no wicked deed goes unnoticed—and no oppressed soul is forgotten.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song/Title: De Tree Does Never Forget 

Artist/Performed by: Nicholas Lucas 

Composed by: Christophe Grant 

Arranged & produced by: Angelo Pantin of Diamond Sounds Studios 

Guitar by: Kwame Morrison 

Horns by: Dan Clarke

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Voices of Victory: NWAC Calypso Queen Finals 2026

Tonight, the spotlight shines on the Winnifred Atwell Auditorium at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain — where sixteen powerful voices will rise in rhythm, wit, and lyrical fire for the 2026 NWAC National Calypso Queen crown.

Kaiso Dial celebrates every participant who stepped onto the stage at John Cupid Carnival Village and made it to the finals today.  Their artistry, courage, and unwavering commitment to the calypso tradition provided a much-needed rebirth for the calypso art form.  The contributions of these artists are undeniable. You’ve shown the nation—and the world—that you are here to stay, and your music will continue to inspire, challenge, and uplift.

To the finalists: tonight is your moment to shine. There are no losers; those who didn’t advance, your journey is far from over, and we will continue to applaud your efforts on Kaiso Dial.  You’ve earned your place in the cultural conversation, and your voice will echo beyond this competition, especially here on Kaiso Dial... we are keeping watch, and the Dial never lies!

Tonight, someone will rise above the rest, and rest assured, bush judges will have their say... they thief, they thief, we want to see the score sheet (credit). We look forward to an unforgettable night of excellence, storytelling, and musical mastery. The crown awaits—but the real victory is in the legacy each artist builds with every verse, every chorus, and every roar of applause.

Here are the finalists/order of appearance tonight:

Name of Singer/Sobriquet Alana Sinnette-Khan/Lady Watchman Tameika Darius Roslyn Reid-Hayes Kadija Jeremiah Giselle Fraser Naomi Sinnette Stacey Sobers-Abraham/Stacey Sobers Shinelle Cottoy Davis/Nelly Cottoy Aaliah Hinds Judith Edwards/Jay Edwards Ife Alleyne Meguella Simon Eunice Peters Georgia McIntyre/The Messenger Joanne Gibson/Queen Voice Kerine Williams-Figaro/Tiny

Name of Song  Not Venezuela No Love Calypso Calling Me Dat Ting No Village Can't  Talking Drum Greater Good Ominira (Freedom) My Hero Plus Size Real Victory My Child De Code A Sense of Empathy The Last Birthday Party Yuh Never Know

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Show/Production Notes:

Event: NWAC Calypso Queen Finals 2026
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Show More Respect: Our Nation Deserves Better - Leon "Frisco" Gray

Kaiso lovers, prepare yourselves. Leon “Frisco” Gray steps forward once again with a powerful, patriotic calypso that reminds us why the artform remains the conscience of the nation. His latest release, “Show More Respect,” is a heartfelt call to honor our history, protect our national pride, and treat our Independence with the dignity it deserves.

This is where we talk about the lyrics, vocals and musicanship. "Show More Respect" was written by Frisco and masterfully arranged and produced by one of our finest Calyps music prodcers, Junior “Ibo” Joseph. The song delivers classic-style calypso bringing together rich storytelling, crisp instrumentation. After listening to the song I enjoyed the background vocals that adds life to the overall sound and lift the message even higher.

In this piece, Frisco reflects on the moment Trinidad and Tobago raised the Red, White, and Black for the first time—an emotional milestone etched into our collective memory. He contrasts that historic pride with the disappointment felt when national celebrations are diminished or dismissed. He is always in control lyrically with purpose and clarity, he urges leaders and citizens alike to safeguard the spirit of Independence and show greater respect for the nation we’ve built together.

This Calypso style take us back bringing nostalgia, patriotism, and social commentary in true calypso tradition. Frisco reminds us of the values that carried the country through challenges—discipline, production, and tolerance—and calls on all of us to uphold them. Dr. Eric Williams would surely approve of this calypso.  With a stirring prayer of gratitude and a reminder of how far the nation has come, “Show More Respect” stands as both a tribute and a warning.

Stay tuned to Kaiso Dial for more gems from the calypso world, and make sure you give this one a listen. It’s a reminder of who we are—and who we must continue to be.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Show More Respect

Artist/Performed by: Leon "Frisco" Gray 

Written by: Leon "Frisco" Gray 

Produced by: Junior "Ibo" Joseph

Arranged by: Junior "Ibo" Joseph

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Aaron Duncan – “Happiness”: A Calypso for the Soul

This is one of my favorite Calypsos for Carnival 2026. Every Carnival season features a standout calypso, and for 2026, "Happiness" is that song. Aaron Duncan delivers a masterpiece built on excellent lyrics, clean vocals, and music that lifts every word. This one hits the heart first, then the head. So many social and political commentaries are competing for calypso plays this year, but this one really brought a smile to my face. I love it all: the lyrics, Aaron's singing style (smooth, casual and relaxing), and music that just feels right and feels good to my soul. 

“Happiness” takes us on a quiet journey of self‑reflection, asking us to pause, breathe, and look inward. The deliberate spaces in the melody give room to reimagine what happiness really means—not the fleeting kind, not the kind we chase, but the kind we cultivate.

The message is simple and powerful:

• Happiness is homegrown.  
• Happiness is not found in alcohol, friends, material things, compliments, or wealth.
• Those bring moments—shells—but not the real thing.

Aaron reminds us that:

• We often search for happiness in illusions that only create confusion.
• Material things and praise fade quickly.
• True happiness is a virtue money can’t buy.
• The “ingredients inside you” are what matter most.
• You must look within and find it for yourself.

This is one of those calypsos that stays with you long after the last note. A song with purpose, clarity, and heart—and easily one of the standout releases for Carnival 2026.

If you want, I can also craft a shorter social‑media caption, a headline, or a hashtag set to go with this.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Happiness 

Artist/Performed by: Aaron Duncan 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Kaiso Dial Presents: Nightly Calypso Marathon Till Carnival Winds Down

🎙️ TONIGHT and until the week after Carnival—Mr. Desmond Radio goes full calypso and Soca mode from 8PM till sunrise! It’s a marathon session of new Trinidad Carnival soca and calypsos and deep cuts for the real carnival heads.

Powered by Kaiso Dial, this overnight stream is pure fire:

🎧 Fresh releases

🎤 Veteran voices

🔥 Cultural commentary

💥 Unexpected gems

If you love calypso, this is your night.

Lock in, vibe out, and let the music talk.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Show: Mr Desmond Calypso Marathon 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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LIVE NOW — “I Am Living My Life” from the John Cupid Carnival Village!

Vibes and culture on display, free of charge. Step into the art, culture, and traditions of Trinidad Carnival. The music, the mas, the food, the shopping—all happening right now at Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.

Big up Tish— Yeah, thanks to our friend Tish, this one is streaming FREE for the Sokah2Soca and Kaiso Dial family.

Tonight’s heavy lineup includes:

• Lady Lava

 • Yung Bredda

 • Orlando Octave

 • D.T.

 • Tempa

 • Aaron Duncan

 • Sackie

 • Squeezy Rankin

 • Paris Coutain

 • Melick

 • Kerry John

 • Wadicks

 • Jimmy October

Real vibes. Real culture. Real Carnival energy — tap into the live feed and live yuh life.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: John Cupid Carnival Village

Streamed by: Tish of "I Am Living My Life" YouTube Channel

Where: Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Carnival Culture, Calypso, Soca, Niceness 🎶

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Breaking Down the Message Behind “For Sale” by Queen Victoria

For Sale: the Griot's message is creating a stir for Carnival 2026 in Trinidad, and we want to hear from you! This song has sparked plenty of reactions with its sharp political satire and bold commentary on race, loyalty, and election strategy. I pulled together the main themes to make the conversation easier to dive into.

I have already received text messages about the song with some asking that I don't post it. Don't post it? Well, we now have two posts about the song, how about that? Look, this is what Calypso does, it is our culture and you don't have to like or dislike the song... one man's food is another's poison. So, take a deep breath and be thankful that you are here to form an opinion. Better yet, we open our comment feature so that you can share your opinion about the song. We will post all opinions. 

I’m curious to hear how others interpret the message, the metaphors, and the political and social critique woven into the lyrics. 

Main Points from the Song Transcript provided by YouTube Player:

• Conversation before an election where elders discuss political strategies and concerns.
• Claim that one party cannot win alone, leading to talk of forming alliances and negotiations.
• Theme of “Africans for sale” used metaphorically to criticize political manipulation, vote‑buying, and exploitation.
• Accusations of buying support cheaply, suggesting some voters can be swayed with small incentives.
• Commentary on “safe seats” and the idea that certain communities are loyal to specific political parties.
• Portrayal of internal division, described as “crab in a barrel,” implying people pulling each other down.
• Targeting specific regions like Tobago, Maruga, and various constituencies as part of political strategy.
• References to historical identity, including mentions of slavery, African ancestry, and cultural roots.
• Critique of political opponents, suggesting they offer money or food to gain votes.
• Expression of loyalty to her own supporters, promising change and rightful recognition if returned to power.
• Frustration with economic issues, including references to money being hidden or currency changes.
• Boasting about securing support, claiming certain groups or unions were “bought” at a low cost.
• Refrain emphasizing the metaphor of buying Africans, used repeatedly to underscore political corruption and exploitation.

So, there you have it. Does the message of this calypso resonate with you, or does it challenge your view? Set the tribal politics aside for a moment. We love to say we want unity and progress, yet too often we shrink under partisan pressure and fall back into choosing sides. We can’t demand better and still cling to the same divisions. Be brave, be bold — share your thoughts in the comments.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Big Sale 

Artist/Performed by: Victoria Cooper

Written by: Victoria Cooper 

Arranged and Produced by: Julian Nelson @Julio Productions

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Queen Victoria – “Big Sale”: Village Talk, Election Picong, and Calypso Truth-Telling

Queen Victoria steps boldly into the 2026 season with “Big Sale,” a calypso carved straight out of village reasoning and the unfiltered honesty of elders who long stopped caring about polite conversation. The inspiration comes from 6th Company—"D Mang"—where a handful of old men were liming and dissecting the 2025 election with the kind of raw political analysis you can only get from people who’ve lived through every promise, betrayal, and recycled manifesto.

For many, this calypso may feel uncomfortable, but some truths demand acknowledgment. That applies across the political divide. We share these songs to speak plainly and without apology—so if this one leaves you unsettled, take a moment to look in the mirror and truly absorb the griot’s message. This is the enduring power and worthiness of Calypso.

Written by Victoria Cooper‑Rahim and produced by Julian Nelson (Julio Productions), the song transforms that casual lime (hanging out with friends) into a full social commentary. Victoria channels the voices of these elders as they talk race, loyalty, vote‑buying, and the strange marketplace politics that surface every election cycle. Their language is sharp, their metaphors provocative, and their humor cutting—exactly the kind of picong calypso was built to carry.

The song exposes how cheaply political loyalty is sometimes valued and how easily communities can be manipulated. Gaslighting the people is not just for American politics; it found a home in the Caribbean a long time ago. Queen Victoria uses this device (metaphor) to confront uncomfortable truths about identity, memory, and the transactional nature of modern politics. The references to Tobago, Maruga, safe seats, and rural strongholds ground the commentary in real geography, reminding listeners that these conversations happen everywhere—on porches, in parlors, under mango trees, and in the back of village shops.

Julio Productions did an excellent job with the music. The producer  wraps the narrative in a classic calypso frame: steady rhythm, clean brass, and space for storytelling. Victoria delivers it with confidence and mischief, never losing the seriousness beneath the satire.

“Big Sale” is the kind of calypso that keeps the tradition alive—village voices elevated to national conversation, humor used as a scalpel, and truth delivered with melody. It’s social commentary the way Trinidad knows it best: bold, biting, and born in the grassroots.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Big Sale 

Artist/Performed by: Victoria Cooper

Written by: Victoria Cooper 

Arranged and Produced by: Julian Nelson @Julio Productions

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Rikki Jai Returns With a Message That Matters: Doh Spoil Meh Name

Samraj Jaimungal, better known as Rikki Jai, has long held a distinctive place in calypso’s story. He entered the arena as a young calypsonian and made history in 2001 as the first Indo‑Trinidadian to reach the Dimanche Gras/Calypso Monarch finals. More than two decades later, he proved his staying power once again, returning to the Monarch finals in 2025 with “Kaiso Chutney,” written by Kurt Allen and produced by Kenny Phillips. Here we go again and he is dabbling in the Calypso genre with a song co-written with Barnet Henry. 

For Carnival 2026, Jai shifts his focus to social commentary with “Doh Spoil Meh Name.” The track carries the unmistakable imprint of Brooklyn, produced and engineered by Hector “Mr. Legz” Thomas, with brass recorded at Hometown Studios in New York. It’s a collaboration that signals a new creative chapter—and a test of whether this team can push him back into the Calypso Monarch finals. First, however, he must navigate the always‑crowded battlefield of Calypso Fiesta in San Fernando.

In this new offering, Jai turns to a father’s plea and the fragile weight of reputation. Co‑written with Barnet Henry, “Doh Spoil Meh Name” follows a parent watching a son drift toward trouble despite the values he tried to instill. The songwriting team gave us a song that looks at how  discipline and ambition and the  lure of distractions and dangerous influences capture the pain of community whispers and a tarnishing family name. Beneath the warning lies deep affection, urging the son to think beyond the moment, protect future generations from shame, and honor the legacy he inherited.

“Doh Spoil Meh Name” stands as Calypso’s enduring strength: a melody carrying a message, a story meant to guide, and a reminder that reputation, once lost, is hard to reclaim.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Doh Spoil Meh Name

Artist/Performed by: Rikki Jai

Written by : Barnet Henry and Rikki Jai

Produced, Mix and Mastered by Hector “Mr. Legz” Thomas

Executive Production by : Rikki Jai Entertainment Inc

BG Vocals: Natalie York

Guitars: Ajamu

Trumpet: Kenny John

Trombone: Wayne Brathwaite

Brass Recorded @ Hometown Studios, Brooklyn, NY.

Live Brass Engineered By: Carol Hodge

ISRC # QM-ZG9-17-00043

(C)(P) COTT/Ascap 2026

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Impressive Unknown Impacts NACC Young King Semi-Finals 2026

The recently concluded Young King Semifinals delivered more than a few surprises for calypso aficionados, with one standout performance capturing widespread attention and genuine crowd appreciation. Sherwin “Becomer” Bagg commanded the stage with his riveting selection, “Voicemail to Mother Kamla.”

His delivery—complete with his signature hawk cry and classic old‑school calypso demeanor—was nothing short of captivating. Becomer impressed the live audience, the WACK Visual Radio team, and viewers tuning in online, leaving many calling for an encore. And yes, he advanced to the finals. He is poised to be serious competition for the other contenders eyeing the crown.

There is comfort in knowing that Trinidad and Tobago continues to produce exceptional calypsonians, with young talents like Becomer carrying the torch forward. For now, though, we celebrate his performance and give him the encore he truly deserves. Kaiso lives on, and this performance reminded us exactly why. Kaiso, Kaiso—yes, Kaiso!

Two comments from the reposted performance on the WACK Radio 90.1FM Official YouTube page captured the sentiment perfectly:

@eetvstudios868  

“Proper Kaiso—passionate storytelling, advocacy, relevance, and lyrical wealth. Truly exceptional offering.”

@Bumblebeezp  

“Love this! Old‑time Kaiso. I appreciate "Becomer" for the artistry and education. Those of us who respect the art are impressed by this!”

The finals promise to be especially intriguing, with the “bush‑judges” already voicing their opinions across chat boxes. Performances like "Becomer’s" remind us why calypso remains one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most cherished cultural staples. He transported us to another era, delivering artistry, confidence, and a masterful command of our calypso tradition. The future look bright: Long live the music, long live the storytellers, and long live Kaiso.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Voicemail to Mother Kamla

Artist/Performed by:  Sherwin Babb

Sobriquet: Becomer 

Written by: ***

Produced by: ***

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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