Calypso Preliminaries

Over the weekend an additional 3 tents faced the judges with Artistes vying for a place in the Melody-Pappittete Calypso semifinals taking place this Sunday at the Victoria Park in Grenville. The semifinal show starts at 5pm and the admission is only $20. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at all National Lottery Outlets. To date the Northwest Brigade, the Forward Calypso Tent, Images House of Soca, Soca Palace, D’ Kingdom  and Kaiso Bards  Calypso tents have faced the judges.  Tonight at the Natural Works in La Saggesse its Kaiso Allstars – 8pm admission $10. Click here for more information

Speed Zone Home Coming for Kirani James and Coach Albert Joseph

 Last Saturday the Speed Zone Track and Field Club hosted a wonderful evening at the Cuthbert Peters Park in Gouyave honoring the recent and continued exploits of Kirani James and the unselfish and persistent efforts of Coach Albert Joseph. The evening was punctuated by remarks from the Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, the Parliamentary Representative for the Parish of St. John Mr. Michael Church and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Senator Arley Gill. Additionally there were tributes through song by a host of Artistes including close of friend of Kirani, Mr. Killa.

Lions Ole Mas Competition

The Grenada Trade Center hosted a fantastic Ole Mas competition on Sunday evening. Even with the heavy downpours a large crowd showed up to witness a wide array of political and social satire, humor and good clean fun. The Lions Club must be commended for its efforts in hosting a spectacular evening of quality Grenadian entertainment. Among the winners was the Heritage Theater for best band portraying “Thing We Like”, crowd favorite Basanio Nicolas, “Michael Jackson Leaves” and King of Ole Mas, Brendan Munroe.

Article by Dexter Mitchell
CEO
Grenada Cultural Foundation