DOMINICA CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

OH! but for the sweet love of calypso... for we are gathered here today brothers and sistrens, for yet another year of what may seem to have been an unbelievable journey thus far. The 365 days has passed since the last Calypso Finals and I think most people will agree with me when I say, "For it is by his grace we have made it through! Hallelujah" Dominica is now well within its post election season and our calypsonians are taking no prisoners when it comes to love of country. And for those of you who may not know, calypso sheds great light on what goes on in a country, through music and melody, and sometimes there is comedy involved as well. A simple play on words, a little dabbling on the fences of our (...Oh so dear...) leaders and a little troublemaking can be as a result of this competition. 9 calypsonians have been selected to challenge the crown of the 9 times calypsonian king, King Dice... so you know all gears are on! King Dice is definitely one of, if not the toughest contender in this arena so he is definitely one to beat. I mean... 9 crowns says a lot, but who knows, in this chess game, the Queen may just give up her King! Now we saw the power of the contenders at the Semi Finals, and we are going to see them charge head first against the best of the "bestest" and amongst each other. Ten well able-bodied calypsonians, armed with their gut, stage presence, lyrical content and a few props to tell a story, but only one will emerge victorious here at the Windsor Park Calypsonian Octagon.

DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS PART 1


DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

PORTSMOUTH DOMINICA CARNIVAL OPENING 2020

Just like that of the capital city of Roseau, in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Portsmouth the second town, has its own carnival parade celebration going on and the showdown happened near the Benjamin Park. Persons from all over gathered to hear and be a part of the pulsating music of the drums and that of the bands where the rhythms took them around the town as it was skillfully played. The Signal Band, one of our up and coming favorites, made it to Portsmouth alongside the well know Triple Kay International. The roads were filled with some serious bouyon music that definitely brought riddim and entertainment to the crowd gathered as some chipped down the street while a few wobbled across. Hehe. I, however, must make known that there is still so much to be desired when it comes to the organizing of these events in the North but given the present situation of the economy, there isn't much to say but to hope that next time things will progress. But with all this said, folks did enjoy themselves and it was indeed a time to remember.

DOMINICA OPENING OF CARNIVAL 2020: ROSEAU CARNIVAL PARADE 2020

We are back again for another Carnival Season here in the Caribbean but more specifically in Dominica. Dominica and Trinidad have their carnival celebrations pretty much around the same time so... welcome to the Caribbean carnival season. Today we bring to you the Carnival Parade here in Roseau Dominica, the capitals city. There were lots of trucks and bands like Triple Kay taking to the streets to bring forth what is definitely expected during the season. Music, drinks, dancing and the beating of drums is a must have during that time. Do enjoy.

DOMINICA CARNIMAS 2018 FT PATRICE ROBERTS ASA BANTAN TRIPLE KAY AND MUCH MORE

Carnimas is a fusion of Christmas and the Carnival festivities of sorts coming together as one. This is the very first of its kind in the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. Featuring in this Carnimas show was none other than the Trinidadian Soca singer, Patrice Roberts, the Bouyon boss Asa Bantan, Bouyon Kings Triple Kay International, Jamaica's very own Danja Dane and lots more came out to this event. A one of a kind in the Caribbean that fused so many hype genres that it was virtually impossible to not have a good time at this event.

NEW DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS 2018 RESULTS & WINNER EMERGES

Let's all admit here... for those who were seriously paying attention to what was going on in the Calypso Arena at the Newtown Savannah in Dominica, we have to give it up to the organizers. After coming from and surviving hurricane Maria and what Dominica went through to get this show ready? Come on... the organizers of the Calypso Committee rose to the occasion so huge respects goes out to you guys.
Now, we bring to you the Calypso Finals result here in Dominica but before you scroll down, I must say, Dominica has the BEST CARIBBEAN Calypso hands down and for these guys to reach to the level that they did? It took a lot of hard work and dedication! As I said in a previous article, we Dominicans take our Calypso and Creole very very seriously and for the other CAribbean Islands that do calypso, they also do a great job but I'm giving it to Dominica based of what i've heard so far.
Today brings us to the day of the Final Calypso Competition that will be held for 2018 and in my books, everyone's a winner; even the former King, who for some reason could not continue his performance but he too was phenomenal in what he showcased. The results are below and if you would like to see all the performances please CLICK HERE!

DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS SHOW 2017

You know who my favorite calypsonian is? No... let me rephrase this... Do you know who is the best Calypsonian in the Caribbean to date and is loved by everyone? He is from Dominica! The 8 time winning Calypso King of the world goes to King Dice!!! I love the king's music and his songwriter, Mr Aaron, does him justice! There is just something about the beauty of two individuals coming together to do something that they love and seeing the works of it manifest itself in such a fashion that the crowd or audience listening, no matter great or small, can definitely relate. Whether it be to the Lyrics or to the Talent itself. Everyone loves King Dice and he is back again to try to gain his 9th Calypso Title! I pray God that he gets it because this man has worked hard and I believe it's only fair but... the judges decision is final so no matter who wins I know that to topple the King... you have to come good.

Taking place in Carnival City in Dominica at the Pottersville Savannah Park, is the Calypso King Competition. Now Calypso is known all across the Caribbean and I think it is one of the first set of music to really make the people come together in unity and celebration. Calypso speaks on issues that take place in communities and dare I say speaks on the solutions. Calypso also speaks on the play of words which may hold double meanings which most of the times will make you laugh because you know what the artist and writers are trying to portray! Haha! It's fun and I love it and I believe this is one of the reasons why we love King Dice so much. Not that we don't love the other competitors, they too are great but we love the King. Another one I enjoyed was the one known as BooPlay. He, however, won't be at this year's competition due to his untimely passing. He sang a song last year called Air and this was one of the songs that placed Booplay in the top 4 finalists. May he rest in Peace. Now without a further a do, fierce competition in Carnival City and only one can wear that crown. Will it be King Dice Again or will he be Dethroned by one of the other talented Calypsonians this year. Do enjoy this year's Calypso Finals Episode Above.

MISS DOMINICA NATIONAL QUEEN SHOW PAGEANT 2017

Miss Dominica National Queen Show Pageant 2017 took place in Carnival City for the Carnival Season and for those of you who don't know this is at the Pottersville Savannah grounds near Roseau, Dominica. Surely, this is one of Dominica's most prestigious and rewarding shows where a number of wonderful, talented and full of energy women come to show why they have what it takes to take the Caribbean by storm. Why do I say this? Well... other than the fact that the winner of the competition now has the potential to vy for the Miss Universe title like Miss Leslassa Amour-Shillingford did and/or to compete against other phenomenally talented Caribbean women, I'd have to say that the stakes are very, very high. This year 7 talented Dominica women were ready for the challenge and will put nothing but their best foot, shoes, clothes, style and talent on the line to bag that coveted title of Miss Dominica 2017. So you know this competition will have you on your toes and dare I say Twinky toes if you cannot handle the firece competition amongst these women. TO me everyone is a winner.

The ladies vying for Miss Dominica 2017 are Karla Henry from Mahaut; Zethra Baron from Fond St. Jean; Gabriel Abraham from Upper Goodwill; Terisa Lewis from Bath Estate; Ketisha Joseph from Massacre; Esther Francis from Goodwill and Jade Romain from Gutter Village. The Former Queen and reigning Miss Dominica 2016 is Tasia Floissac. She will then hand the winner of this competition the crown and the new Miss Dominica 2017 will be Queen. Do enjoy the Episode above!

Miss Dominica Queen Show Pageant

Out of all the beautiful women that Dominica has birthed, we must come to the abrupt conclusion that we have MOST of the finest women that can be located across the Caribbean Region. However don't be fooled by beauty, while the unforgiving stigma on beauty states that beauty does not come with brains. Ah but au contraire mes amis to popular belief, what you are about to see is indeed beauty, brains and most assuredly, phenomenal talent at its best! Yes, believe me when I say, Dominica has the full package and we, Dominicans, pride ourselves in our outstanding beauty as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean; Not only in our curvaceousness in body 'Waiti Kubuli' but in our people's uniqueness as well.
Seven beautiful... no... seven phenomenally talented, Nature Isle goddesses take to the stage as they compete against each other vying for the title of Miss Dominica 2013! It is indeed another Carnival Season and, of course, there is much need for the rebirth of this competition. Who will take this title? Only God knows for the new year has brought a new crop of beauty from the emergence of last year with the reigning Carnival Queen, Nadira Lando who conquered the 2012 stage in the Miss Dominica and Miss Caribbean World, whilst also taking the crown as Miss Jaycees in Antigua! Previously, Miss Marcia Baptiste (2010) as well as Miss Marah Walters (2008) and Nakita Bruno (2006) also took the crown in their respective years as Miss Dominica and also in the Miss Caribbean World Competition! All of which are born and bred in none other than the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, Dominica. I told you that Dominica has the full package. ;)
I can only imagine what these wonderful ladies must have gone through to bring sure power and dynamics to their stage performances. It takes guts to do what these ladies have done and I must say I am proud of all of them. To me, everyone is a winner but unfortunately, only one can wear the crown. There is so much more that I want to utter but as in the words of the greats gone, "but the show... must go on." Feast and fasten your eyes upon the clip below.