Live Calypso on WACK Visual Radio 90.1 FM: Kaiso Dynasty Highlights Carnival Spirit

This presentation is pure fun for the true lovers of Calypso—not just any calypso, but calypso straight from the tent, raw, live, and full of that unmistakable Carnival spirit. This event features a diverse group of calypsonians, each bringing their unique style and passion to the stage.

So buckle up and enjoy the performances, brought to you by WACK Visual Radio 90.1 FM.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Show: Kaiso Dynasty Clash 

Streamed by: WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Rivaldo London Crowned 2026 Young King Calypso Monarch

On Tuesday, February 3rd, the NACC held the Young King Calypso Monarch Competition at Carnival City, Port of Spain, showcasing the youth power in Calypso. From a field of sixteen finalists performing at Carnival City, Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain,  Rivaldo London, just 23, rose above the pack—claiming the 2026 Young King title, the second crown of his young career.

I remember the first time I heard the song. I was traveling from Hampshire College in Massachusetts back to New York City when KP sent it for me to listen to, review, and post. I told him straight: this one is a winner. Little did I know that “Water Thicker” would take its first championship step right here, securing the Young King Calypso Monarch title.

The song gives a lyrical twist to the old saying, “blood is thicker than water,” with Rivaldo arguing that sometimes the deepest care comes from those outside your family circle. It’s not always about the bloodline first—sometimes a brother or sister from another mother is the one who truly brings it home.

So how are you feeling about the results, my dear bush-judges—satisfied, surprised, or still debating in the rumshop of your mind? Whatever your take, one thing is clear: it was a night of messages, truth-tellers throwing lyrical jabs, sweet melodies, and youthful mastery—and now, the results are in.

Final Results – Young King Calypso Monarch 2026

1. Rivaldo London—Water Thicker
2. Marq Pierre—How Yuh Feeling
3. Sherwin Babb aka “Becomer”—Voicemail to Mother Kamla
4. Nicholas Ashby aka Nikko Ash—Special Assignment
5. Nyol Manswell—My Prayer for Peace
6. Aaron Duncan—Birthplace

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: NACC Young King Calypso Monarch

Venue: Carnival Village 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Calypso Heats Up-Extempo x Freestyle: Kaisorama Prelims at the Radisson Hotel

Kaiso lovers, the season rolls on with another big moment. The Kaisorama Preliminary Competition for Extempo and Freestyle Calypsos touches down at the Radisson Hotel, bringing sharp lyrics, bold commentary, and that unmistakable Calypso fire. The voices aiming for Monarch glory step up once again, and the storytelling promises to be rich.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Kaisorama Freestyle Calypso Competition 

Stage: Preliminary Round

Broadcast: Live Video via WACK Visual Radio YouTube Channel

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Panorama Semi-Finals in De Savannah 2026 - Medium & Large Conventional Bands

It's "Pan in Yuh Pwefen" today, and the Queen’s Park Savannah is alive with the thunder and brilliance of Trinidad & Tobago’s finest steelbands, the best in the world. It’s the most breathtaking event of Carnival—a celebration of rhythm, unity, and musical mastery.

From the first strike of the tenor pan to the rolling basslines, this is Trinbago culture at its peak. The energy is unmatched. The artistry is world-class. And yes—the world is watching.

But here’s the truth: Pan Trinbago missed a moment.  

This spectacular showcase deserved better promotion, better streaming, and a global push worthy of its magic. The steelpan is our national instrument. Panorama stands as our most valuable asset. And the people—both at home and abroad—deserve seamless access to this cultural treasure.

Let’s celebrate the bands. Let’s amplify the music. More importantly, let’s demand better visibility for the art form that moves us all.

The bands competing this evening are posted below. Please note that we left out the obvious "Steel Orchestra" when listing the bands. 

Medium Conventional Bands/Song Played

1. Courts Sound Specialists—Soft Man 
2. Pan Elders—Magician (I Command You)
3. Arima Angel Harps—Band From Space
4. Couva Joylanders—Fire in the Backseat
5. Steel Xplosion—We Could Make It If We Try
6. Dixieland—Raising Dust
7. Pamberi—The Fog 
8. Sforzata—This Party Is It 
9. Curepe Scherzando—Jamtown
10. Sangre Grande Cordettes—Mash Up 
11. San City Steel Symphony—Drive It 
12. Valley Harps—Hall of Fame 
13. La Brea Nightingales—High Life
14. Moods—Oil and Music 
15. Matthew's Academy—Bacchanal Time 
16. Trinidad Valley Harps—Rally Round the West Indies 

Large Conventional Bands/Song Played

1. Harmonites—Ah Coming Home (Mau Brothers 2026)
2. Siparia Deltones—Take Me Home (Freetown Collective 2025)
3. RBC Redemption Sound Setters—Oil in the Coil (Scrunter 1985)
4. Republic Bank Exodus—Cyah Behave (Aaron "Voice St. Louis 2026)
5. Katzenjammers—Too Young To Soca (Machel Montano 1985)
6. Proman Starlift—Last Train (Mical Teja 2026)
7. Bp Renegades—The Lizard (Sparrow 1969)
8. Massy Trinidad All Stars—The Will (Scrunter 1982)
9. Phase II Pan Groove—Trouble (Boogsie x Freetown Collective x XplicitMevon 2026)
10. Skiffle—Cyah Behave (Aaron "Voice St. Louis 2026)
11. Shell Invaders—Inch by Inch (Akenathon "Yung Bredda" Lewis 2026)
12. NLCB Buccooneers—Carnival Birthday (Machel Montano ft. Austin "Super Blue" Lyons 2026)
13. NLCB Fonclaire—Get Something and Wave (Super Blue 2008)
14. Nutrien Silver Stars—Respectfully Yours (Full Blown 2026)
15. First Citizens Supernovas—Rum & Coca-Cola (Kes 2026)
16. Desperadoes—We Calypso (Mical Teja & Karene Asche 2026)
17. T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps—Last Train (Mical Teja 2026)

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Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Panorama 2026

Stage: Semi-Finals

Where: Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Steelband Music 🎶

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Our artists carry the culture not only during Carnival but every single day.  Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives, and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca continue to thrive.

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TUCO Announces the Calypso Fiesta Semi-Finalists 2026

Cross Platform: Posted to Kaiso Dial and Sokah2Soca. 

Forty of the nation’s finest calypsonians—plus one reserve—have been named for Calypso Fiesta 2026, and the road to the Calypso Monarch crown officially launches next weekend.  Bush-Judges, are you ready to enjoy being right or to complain about losing? We will be monitoring the PPV feed. The fee to view is a reasonable US $14.95.

📅 Saturday, 7th February 2026  

📍 Skinner Park, San Fernando, Trinidad  

⏰ 2:00 p.m.

🍷 US $14.95

📻 PPV: WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM and Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT)

📻 WACK PPV Link: Calypso Fiesta 2026

Go to this post for the current lineup for the show on Saturday, Feb. 7: Calypso Fiesta 2026: It is Calypso War and Toilet Paper may Fly!

The Kaiso fraternity is preparing for one of the season's most awaited cultural showdowns. From veterans to rising voices, this year’s semifinalists promise commentary, melody, fire, and pure Trinbago artistry.

Whether you follow the music for the message, the rhythm, or the legacy—Calypso Fiesta is where the journey to the Monarch truly begins.

Stay locked as we bring the full list of semifinalists, performance order, and all the updates leading into the big day.

Name of Singer Addelon Braveboy  Akenathon Lewis  Amtjpmu La Fleur Arnold Jordan  Betany Lighbourne Brian London Catherine Chandler Cindy Alleyne Curlissa Charles-Mapp Dave Maikoo Devon Seale Dillon Thomas Duane O'Connor Giselle Fraser Heather MacIntosh J'leise Orr Jerrisha Duncan Regis Karene Asche Kerice Pascall  Lystra Nurse Mark Howell Paul  Marq Pierre Marsha Clifton  Megulla Simon  Muhammad Muwakil Nakasa Tahcher Neville Brown  Nicholas Lucas  Nicole Thomas-Clarke Rivaldo London  Roderick Grodon  Roslyn Reid Hayes Samraj Jaimungal Sean Daniel Sean Singh Sherwin Babb Ta'Zyah O'Connor Tameika Darius Terri Lyons Wendy Garrick Amrika Mutroo (Reserve)

Sobriquet Banjela Yung Bredda Squeezy Rankin Jaw D Trinity  * Kassy Ife Alleyne * Pae3ot * Dilly Suede * GG * * * Kaiso Princess * Lady Adanna * * Lady Adana * Freetown Coll Nakasa Bunny B * * * Chuck Gordon Roslyn Rikki Jai  D' Psalmist Ifa Becomer * * * Wendy Garrick *

Name of Song Staying Power The Messenger Rat Race Servant Heareth Dat Is Woman De Code Crisis Of Truth Real Victory Identity Crisis Mother Music  Ah Little Power One Man's Trash  Alexander Yuh Great A Village Can't  Not The Way WolvesInSheepClothing Not All Men Nobody Wins Until No Conscience Dream Sellers Cry of a  Young Man How Yuh Feeling  One Caribbean Vybe My Child Calypso Judgement  This Is Not My Planet. TheTreeDoesNeverForget Sacrifice  Water Thicker 'Tory Time Calypso Calling Me Doh Spil Meh Name In The Middle  Puppet Master Voicemail2MotherKamla Cast Them Away No Love Blessings Family  Loyal To Party

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KAISO Showkase Judges Night: Calypso Monarch 2026

Are you ready for Calypso? We mean Calypso judging! Bush‑judges, get your score sheets ready, because when the dust settles there will be tears of joy—and the familiar agony of defeat. And of course, we’ll be keeping an ear out for all the rumshop commentary about who gets cheated and who “ent deserve” to reach the next round of competition.

So leh we go.

The road to Calypso Monarch heats up tonight as the KAISO Showkase Judges Night takes over the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando. The nation’s finest calypsonians step forward to prove their mettle, sharpen their messages, and secure their place in the Monarch race.

KAISO Showkase Cast List 2026: Name of Artists/Sobriquets and Song

1. Durango—What Would I Do?  
2. Daniella Singh aka Roxy Singh—Enough Is Enough 
3. Jenelle Ross aka Ms. Ross—Green Grass Grows
4. Anthony Charles aka De Juba—Boundary Bacchanal 
5. Francelia-Adams-Jackson, aka Lady Tallish—Ah Good Mother
6. Kerice Pascall—No Conscience
7. Lisa Roberts aka Empress—Chop In The Water
8. Curlissa Charles-Mapp—Identity Crisis 
9. Ainsley Mayers aka El Drago—Wood Business Dream 
10. Catherine Chandler aka Kassy—Crisis Of Truth 
11. Nicholas Lucas—The Tree Does Never Forgets
12. Vivkieve Harrington aka Vaya Reign—Leh We Pray 
13. Darwren Greenidge aka Pharaoh—B Sharpe 
14. Alicia Richards—Change 
15. Rivaldo London—Water Thicker 
16. Ricardo Melville aka Daddy Chinee—De Goodness
17. Victoria Cooper Rahim aka Queen Victoria—Big Sale
18. Joanne Gibson aka Queen Voice—Last Birthday Party 
19. Peter Jaimungal aka Greg—Education Is The Key 
20. Victor McDonald aka Mr. Mack—Bucket List 
21. Eunice Peters—De Code
22. Addelon Braveboy aka Banjela—Staying Power (Guest Performance)
23. Marsha Clifton aka Lady Adana
24. Ephrim Ramkissoon aka Brother Ramkee—Long Long Name
25. Selvon Noel aka Mistah Shak—De Code (F.A.F.O)
26. Devon Harris aka Dev—Duck De Wuk 
27. Tyo Matthews aka Mr. Lee—Jockey Shorts
28. Edson de Bourgh aka Mr. Medic—Work It Out

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Judges Night

Tent: KAISOSHOWKASE

Venue: Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, Trinidad.

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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3Canal Returns with Rapso Fire: “Beyond the Bacchanal”

3Canal is back in full Rapso force with their new release “Beyond The Bacchanal,” a timely and soul‑stirring piece written by Wendell Manwarren, Roger Roberts, and Stanton Kewley, and composed, produced, mixed, and mastered by EMAYE. Published under Machete Music/COTT 2026, the track reminds us why 3Canal remains one of the most important voices in contemporary Calypso and Rapso culture.

“Beyond The Bacchanal” reaches for something deeper than Carnival hype. Is it just noise or having the ability to recognize the noise. If I we a betting man I would say the song calls out the noise, confusion, misinformation, political chaos, and emotional exhaustion that define modern life. In classic Rapso fashion, 3Canal blends chant, poetry, and rhythm to ask a simple but profound question: Where do we find hope when everything around us feels like madness?

Preach 3Canal, preach. And having said that, one can feel the music and the track moving between pleas for spiritual grounding, reflections on social disorder, and a yearning for unity in a world filled with fear, backbiting, and distrust. It’s a call to rise above the surface‑level spectacle—to go beyond the bacchanal—and reconnect with truth, purpose, and community.

This years has seen the rebirth of Calypso music and now with Rapso style music bringing strirring narratives we find ourselves safe space. 3Canal’s delivery is urgent yet meditative, grounded in the band’s signature Rapso cadence. EMAYE’s production gives the song a modern edge while keeping the heartbeat of the tradition intact and for this, we are thankful.  The result is a piece that feels both contemporary and ancestral, political yet deeply personal and a song that Brother Resistance would be so proud of.

“Beyond The Bacchanal” is not just a song—it’s a reminder that Rapso remains one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most potent cultural tools for reflection, resistance, and renewal.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Beyond The Bacchanal 

Artist/Performed by: 3Canal

Written by: Wendell Manwarren, Roger Roberts and Stanton Kewley

Composed, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by: EMAYE

Machete Music/COTT 2026

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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From Calypso Monarch to Queen of Queens: Terri Lyons on the Corie Sheppard Podcast

She is my favorite female vocalist out of Trinidad and across the Caribbean. I don't care what anyone has to say about that... just ask my friend, Gailos, aka Paramain Gail. She adorns Kaiso Dial's navigation Banner and today we think you will fall in love with Terri after watching this Corries Sheppard Podcast. So here goes...

Kaiso Dial shines a light on a powerful new episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, where Terri Lyons—Calypso Monarch, Queen of Queens, performer, and unapologetic cultural torchbearer—opens up in a conversation as expansive as her artistry. She is one hilarious lady, and we enjoyed every minute of this interview. She is revealing and an excellent storyteller. She calls it as she sees it: This is Terri at her most honest and grounded, reflecting on calypso’s legacy, its future, and the lived experiences that shaped her into one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most compelling voices. She has seen her fair share of tribulation, bru, made through those turbulent character-building times. Her wisdom goes beyond her youthful looks, speaking with clarity and conviction about representing T&T across the region, from Montserrat and the extended diaspora, and the weight of responsibility that comes with wearing the Queen of Queens crown (Four Time Consecutive Winner 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025). We have said it here and Kaiso Dial posts prove it and now Terri challenges the narrative that calypso is “dying,” reminding us instead of its evolution, its endurance, and its unmatched power to connect people through story and spirit. Her reflections on performance discipline, crowd connection, and artistic purpose reveal the depth behind her commanding stage presence.

Corries came with questions; he is a very detailed interviewer, but Terri calmly answered the question with laughter, telling her truth, her story. The conversation also journeys into Terri’s early life in Port of Spain and Laventille—growing up without financial security, navigating loss, and transforming hardship into resilience and creative fire. She narrated a story of pain, crying at midnight at Nadia Batson's home; motherhood took its toll and she learned to survive through her troubled times. She learned financial discipline and the importance of staying authentic in an industry that often tries to shape artists into something they’re not.

And what about picong in Calypso? She was not mad when Chalkdust spoke out against 'Ask Yuh Man'... she considered it an opportunity, just as when her name was mentioned in Calypso... go to work and answer the call! Kaiso, kaiso. Yes, Kaiso!

This episode is a reminder of why Terri Lyons stands as one of the most important cultural figures of her generation: rooted, real, and relentlessly committed to the soul of calypso.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Corie Sheppard Podcast: Episode 275

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Podcast Calypso Diva 🎶

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From Mr. Walker to Mama Walker: When Calypso Echoes Through Modern Soca

Calypso will never die. If you’re paying attention to what artists like Mical Teja and Tano are doing, you already know the spirit of the tradition is alive, mutating, and inspiring a whole new wave of Caribbean sound. Today, though, we’re stepping slightly outside the stream of fresh Calypso releases to highlight a track that proudly carries Calypso DNA—even while wearing the “Soca” label.

Coutain x Tano’s “Wedding Band” is a modern spin on the Mighty Sparrow’s iconic “Mr. Walker,” a reminder that the past is never past in Trinidad & Tobago’s music. The melodies, the storytelling, the cheeky narrative twist—they all echo Sparrow’s brilliance while carving out something distinctly contemporary. And yes, for those with a sharp eye, that very familiar face in the navigation banner—my favorite Trinidadian artist—is the fiery cougar playing Mama Walker in the music video. A perfect casting choice. Terri also sang background vocals on the song. 

What makes this release special is how effortlessly it bridges eras. Coutain’s vocal style feels like the arrival of a new generation of sweet-singing griots, artists who understand that Groove Soca isn’t just a rhythm—it’s a feeling. Some may call what he’s doing a new branch of Soca; others may hear the unmistakable Calypso lineage. Either way, Trinidad’s dominance in melodic, story-driven Caribbean music remains unshaken.

And then there’s Tano, whose production continues to sit in a class of its own. His sound isn’t boxed in by the conventions of modern Soca. Instead, he’s crafting a hybrid—something warm, textured, unmistakably Trinbagonian. Call it Trini Vibes, call it progressive Soca, call it whatever you want… the point is, the music keeps evolving. Soca has always been a marketing term, but the soul of the music. That’s Calypso. Lord Shorty said it from the beginning, and Machel Montano reminded the world again: “Soca is the soul of Calypso.”

“Wedding Band” is a flashback, a memory trigger, and a respectful homage to Sparrow’s classic tale—except this time, the courting flips from Mr. Walker’s daughter to Mrs. Walker herself. It’s playful, clever, and beautifully executed.

We love the song, the vibe, the storytelling, and the way the music video amplifies the narrative. Coutain delivers the role of a young man following his heart with charm and sincerity, and the entire production feels like a love letter to the art of Calypso storytelling.

Calypso lives on—not in museums, but in songs like this.

Enjoy the music, enjoy the nostalgia, and most of all, enjoy the beautifully written, impeccably produced, and soulfully delivered “Wedding Band.”

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title:  Wedding Band 

Artist/Performed by: Coutain 

Written by: Coutain x Tano

Produced by: Tano 

Live Guitars - Kyle Peters 

Live Bass - Josh Richardson 

Background vocals - Terri Lyons

Mix and mastered by Kasey Phillips of Precision Productions

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Video Credits

Production Company: Twin Island Company

Executive Producer: Josiah Persad

Producer/Creative Director: Kamron Waithe, Denzil Coutain

Camera Op/Co-Director: Renaldo Matamoro

Camera Op/Co-Director: Alasdair Bell

Editor/Colorist: Obiora Smith

Coutain's Stylist: Tishawn Lee

Production Management: David Harvey, Jeruel Saunders, Tyrell Rogers

Production Assistant: Leron David, Joel Caines

BTS: Thruston Benny

Cast

Lead Dancers: Marie Kember

Ms. Walker: Terri Lyons

Band

Joshua Caines - Keytar

Kyle Peters - Guitar 

Kayode Charles - Drum 

Steffon Thomas - Pan

A special note of thanks:

Special Thanks to: Brooklyn Decent, Chea Lee Wing & Tipsy Ibis, Shania Perez, Luxe Getaways Booking Agency & Cast Away Villa.

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Kaiso Dial Presents: Calypso Queen 2026 – Tameika Darius

She had her mission statement intact and her goal in sight! After all was said and done, the singing and the stage props, she triumphed with a song that boldly called out the insincerity—or absence—of love directed toward our culture. The empty seats at Queen’s Hall last night told their own story. But what truly matters today is this: Tameika Darius is your Calypso Queen 2026.

Her fearless rendition of “No Love” pierced through the pomp and pageantry to claim the crown. A voice of truth, a song of power—this is a Carnival that will not be forgotten.

 Here are the results for NWAC Calypso Queen Competition 2026

1. Tameika Darius - No Love
2. Naomi Sinnette - Talking Drum
3. Kerine Williams-Figaro (Tiny) - You Never Know
4. Alana Sinnnette-Khan (Lady Watchman) - Not Venezuela
5. Ife Alleyne - Real Victory
6. Giselle Fraser - No Village Can't 

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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