Are you aware we are observing Calypso History Month?
The theme is Kaiso–The Global Experience. We will celebrate and focus on the role calypso has played in the social and political development of our country.
It is alleged calypso has a healing power. Let us take calypso to all the schools; from the convents come back. Calypso is a unifying force. Everything major that has occurred in the country has been captured in calypso. Calypso is the voice of our people.
How about a building dedicated to calypso?
Calypso must never be in danger. Let us be made aware of the greats–Roaring Lion, Growling Tiger and Atilla the Hun.
Do you remember in 1969, Duke's Black is Beautiful, Kitchener handing The Will to Scrunter in 1982, or the glow of cigarette lighters in the stands when Black Stalin sang Bun Dem in 1985? What about the toilet paper bearing crowds at Skinner Park, San Fernando?
Let us treasure what we have. Trinidad is our land and of it we are proud and glad.
A V Rampersad
Princes Town