By Kojo
The rhythm of Calypso rang by means of the halls of the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate on Might 18th because the Group for Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA) hosted its first-ever “Calypso Tune-Up” occasion to a sold-out viewers.
Held on the Consulate Common of Trinidad and Tobago’s constructing in Toronto, the occasion delivered a full-course celebration of tradition: scrumptious Caribbean meals, candy desserts, and an unforgettable serving of top-tier Calypso performances.
The night was spearheaded by OCPA President Henry “Cosmos” Gomez, who welcomed the gang with heat and goal. Gomez emphasised that whereas most of the calypsonians are energetic performers, OCPA additionally wants constant administrative management to drive its mission ahead.
The night’s lineup was a showcase of Calypso stalwarts, together with performances from Brown Sugar, Macomere Fifi, Invoice “Crooner” Newman, Blocker, Gunny, Princess Trinidad, Connector and Cosmos. All artists introduced their signature aptitude to the stage, but it surely was Macomere Fifi and Invoice “Crooner” Newman who stole the highlight.
Newman’s efficiency—highlighted by a tune about his spouse’s purse, earned rousing applause and certain secured him the unofficial “Individuals’s Alternative” of the evening. Macomere Fifi, all the time a crowd favorite, introduced her commanding voice and stage presence to stage, reaffirming her title as a Calypso icon.
Attendees left buzzing about what’s to come back. With the Calypso tent season approaching and Carnival on August 2nd simply across the nook, this Tune-Up served as each a warm-up and a promise: Calypso is alive and thriving in Toronto.
“That is what we’d like extra of within the metropolis,” mentioned one attendee. “Profitable cultural occasions that honour and elevate our Caribbean roots.”
As OCPA gears up for an thrilling 2025 season, the Tune-Up has set the tone—Calypso in Toronto is tuned, examined, and able to play.
