Friday, January 30, 2026
3Canal Returns with Rapso Fire: “Beyond the Bacchanal”
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Kaiso Dial Presents: Calypso Queen 2026 – Tameika Darius
- Tameika Darius - No Love
- Naomi Sinnette - Talking Drum
- Kerine Williams-Figaro (Tiny) - You Never Know
- Alana Sinnnette-Khan (Lady Watchman) - Not Venezuela
- Ife Alleyne - Real Victory
- Giselle Fraser - No Village Can't
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.”
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Voices of Victory: NWAC Calypso Queen Finals 2026
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Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso 🎶
Show More Respect: Our Nation Deserves Better - Leon "Frisco" Gray
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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 is homegrown.
- Happiness is not found in alcohol, friends, material things, compliments, or wealth.
- Those bring moments—shells—but not the real thing.
- 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.
Friday, January 23, 2026
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.


















