Veteran calypsonian and extempo artiste Mark John will be "celebrating his 60th birthday with a concert-Contender Say A Calypsonian Doh Retire."Contender's birthday is April 26 but the show takes place on April 27 at the Nu Pub, Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism Winston Peters is expected to attend. Reigning C2k11 monarch Karene Asche will perform her satire Uncle Jack which earned her the coveted crown on Dimanche Gras night, at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain. Showtime is 8:30 pm.
John said: "It is intended to mark the milestone."Other calypsonians will be joining me and paying tribute to me. It is expected to be a stellar show. I give God thanks for his blessings." he added.Among the cast are All Rounder and the Hendrickson family, Johnny King, Bally, Brother Resistance, Twiggy, Dr Will B, Lasana and Kaiso Mac, Peters, Sheldon John, Lingo, Black Sage and Gary Ranks.
