It’s not all jump-up riddims. If you listen to the lyrics men and women at the London Calypso Tent, you’ll hear a mix of soca and true kaiso rhythms. Remember, this is our homegrown talent, so deserves our support.
The tent is run by the Association of Calypsonians and Soca Artists. After keeping calypso alive in a cold climate for three decades, it’s strange that ACASA doesn’t receive more recognition and lacks long-term funding to assure its future and fulfil ambitious plans for development.
This year’s calypso tent season was reduced to just three-nights, the last night is this Thursday 24 and also the UK Calypso Monarch Final. All of the action takes place at The Tabernacle, Powis Square W11 2AY, from 7.30pm, tickets and information.