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Politicians put in spotlight @ Festival Calypso elimination

- King Paido, Ojinga & newcomer Yung Blood among finalists
Six of the seven finalists who will take to the stage on July 29, 2015 for the Emancipation Festival Calypso finals. From left: Yung Blood, Falco, Ojinga, Queen Shereen, Rocky and King Paido. Photo: VINO
The panel of judges who had the tough task of selecting the finalists. Photo: VINO
The panel of judges who had the tough task of selecting the finalists. Photo: VINO
CCT's Janette N. Brin and DJ Bertram keeping the crowd alive at the elimination round. Photo: VINO
CCT's Janette N. Brin and DJ Bertram keeping the crowd alive at the elimination round. Photo: VINO
Calypsonians touched on topical issues ranging from honouring Virgin Islands veteran politician Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, as done by Queen Shereen. Photo: VINO
Calypsonians touched on topical issues ranging from honouring Virgin Islands veteran politician Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, as done by Queen Shereen. Photo: VINO
The newcomer, Yung Blood, wowed the crowd with his well put together song titled 'Privilege of Freedom'. Photo: VINO
The newcomer, Yung Blood, wowed the crowd with his well put together song titled 'Privilege of Freedom'. Photo: VINO
Sistah Joyce, the reigning calypso monarch, gave the crowd a sneak peek of one of her newest compositions, which is a twist to the ever popular of 2014 “Who he hut he hut”. Photo: VINO
Sistah Joyce, the reigning calypso monarch, gave the crowd a sneak peek of one of her newest compositions, which is a twist to the ever popular of 2014 “Who he hut he hut”. Photo: VINO
Sub-committee chairperson Ms Lavida Cottoy taking her duties head-on as the VI Festival and Fairs Committee's new Chairperson Ms Kishma A. Baronville looks on. Photo: VINO
Sub-committee chairperson Ms Lavida Cottoy taking her duties head-on as the VI Festival and Fairs Committee's new Chairperson Ms Kishma A. Baronville looks on. Photo: VINO
The night was capped off in high voltage with the CCT dancers putting on a hot performance that had patrons calling for more. Photo: VINO
The night was capped off in high voltage with the CCT dancers putting on a hot performance that had patrons calling for more. Photo: VINO
The finalists take a photo moment with the CCT girls. Photo: VINO
The finalists take a photo moment with the CCT girls. Photo: VINO
The VI Festival and Fairs Committee has set July 29, 2015 for the finals of the calypso finals. Pictured are two of the several hard working members of the event, Ms Lynette L. Harrigan and Ms Lavida Cottoy. Photo: VINO
The VI Festival and Fairs Committee has set July 29, 2015 for the finals of the calypso finals. Pictured are two of the several hard working members of the event, Ms Lynette L. Harrigan and Ms Lavida Cottoy. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- King Paido, Rockey, Ojinga, Queen Shereen, new comer Yung Blood, and Mighty Cloud were among those that gave the sizable crowd that gathered on Friday July 3, 2015 at Village Cay a taste of what to expect at this year’s Emancipation Festival 2015 Calypso Competition. And coming off elections season, it was not surprising that politics and politicians were the focus of most calypsonians.

The event was titled Festival Friday with CCT taking the helm of the happy hour at Village Cay and being the host of the Festival 2015 Calypso competition elimination round.

Calypsonians touched on topical issues ranging from honouring Virgin Islands veteran politician Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE as done by Queen Shereen, ‘Cricket in Parliament’ as performed by King Paido as his selection hit at members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) ‘lashing every ball bowled’ by members of the VIP, especially Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and the party leader Honourable Julian Fraser, RA. One line in the song states, “Every ball Fraser bowl Myron batting”.

Ojinga had his plugs at politics too but he was more condemning of the politicians for not living up to promises made during their campaign, as one line said, “Is only elections time deh know poor people”.

The newcomer, Yung Blood, wowed the crowd with his well put together song titled 'Privilege of Freedom'. Yungblood delivered in a manner like someone who has been in the frontline of calypso for a number of years. He had the crowd on their feet and loud in their applause.

Nazarene, Mighty Maco, Mr Spice and Ranking Joey were eliminated leaving seven to come up against reigning Calypso Monarch Sistah Joyce on July 29, 2015 at Festival Grounds in Road Town.

Mighty Macko, Queen Makisha and Mighty Ley Ley dropped out of the competition at last minute, reducing the numbers of performers last night and additionally reducing the number selected to advance to the final.

Meanwhile, Sistah Joyce gave the crowd a sneak peek of one of her newest composition, which is a twist to the ever popular of 2014 “Who he hut he hut”.

The night was capped off in high voltage with the CCT dancers putting on a hot performance that had patrons calling for more.

17 Responses to “Politicians put in spotlight @ Festival Calypso elimination”

  • political snitch (04/07/2015, 10:33) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    all who sang about the VIP stayed and who sang about the NDP gone.
  • mvw (04/07/2015, 11:11) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    all dem dead horse behind the show
  • Same-o (04/07/2015, 11:21) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Same o--Same o--strruuppesss---this is so monotonous---same people--same mentality---no good musician on none of these committees to give guidance---there need to be criteria for chair persons other than politics
  • facts man (04/07/2015, 11:37) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ayo need to stop myron is not in fraser class or league!
  • Loyal soldiers (04/07/2015, 11:46) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    these are the under appreciated group of humble servants who every year for the past 20 years gave us a Calypso show. now its time for Government to hike the prices to attract new and younger blood. Gave every calypsonian who enter the semi finals $1000,00 Guaranteed. Plus $1500.00 for every Calypsonian that makes the final guaranteed. the king or queen an additional $12,000. 00--1st run up $8,000---2nd run up 6,000.00----3rd run up $4,000.00----4th run up $2-000. 00 all others who didn`t place $1,000.00----All there prizes plus their mandatory $1,500.00 just to be in the finals----a $60,000. 00 budget for calypso show will make this proposal a reality, or give me the dxxmn thing to run with the $60,000. 00 budget I will make it happen, that include backing vocals and band.
    • smh (04/07/2015, 14:49) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      and may i ask how much of that 60 thou you will keep for yourself???
      • loyal soldiers--??? (04/07/2015, 15:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        ??? your answer-----fifteen hundred, out of the sixty grand I will budget for my committee for meals and gas.
    • chad (04/07/2015, 20:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thats alot of money to ask. Especially seeing that we can barely hear 4 good calypsos out of 20...
  • Ram Goat (04/07/2015, 12:43) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Oh noooooooo Queen Maquisha drop out. Who cause dat now?

    Baaaaaaahhh!
    • wow (04/07/2015, 15:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      You Ram Goat bad to make Manish water.. cuz you full of bull.
    • Queen (04/07/2015, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Meh man!
    • Ting2Talk (04/07/2015, 20:33) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Queen Makiesha does still sing calypso? I thought she give up went Luther B beat her.. now luther b gv up.. look like i gotta start singing calypso
    • tooHot (10/07/2015, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nothing that you are thinking. She was going to sing but Music wasn't ready in time. hmm
  • Lady A (04/07/2015, 13:49) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where is my boy - Luther B - this year??? :-((
  • one eye (04/07/2015, 18:29) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is a set up!!
  • Shackles (05/07/2015, 09:33) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    the last good calypso show was 2010..... Since then it gone to the dogs!! The elimination was good ... I remember they had baron that nite... & that was the night they had rob grind son... He had deserve to be in the finals... I guess he quit after that. He should consider it again #bullship ... I can still remember


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