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Every year, before the Easter season on the Christian church calendar, there is a festival known as Carnival.
Calypso is a genre of music which traditionally speaks about the political, social economic climate of the country or world for that matter-in short current affairs. It is one of the national musics of Trinidad and Tobago. (Others being Chutney, Rapso, Soca) The singers are called Calysonians. Calypsonians say what's on their minds or speak for the "people."
During the Carnival season a competition is held among calypsonians and they vie for the title of Calypso King which is held on Dimanche Gras night. This is the Sunday night before Carnival Monday. There is a separate competition for the queens, however, they are not exempt from taking part in the Calypso Kings competition (started in 1939), which was more recently renamed the Calypso Monarch Competition for this reason).
There is also a Young King's Calypso Competition which was started in 1985.
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Where did Calypso?
Trinidad !
What does Traditional calypso mean in Trinidad and Tobago?
it is just calypso obviously
When was Trinidad calypso was born?
when the mom had it.
What country is a calypso from?
i tink it is Trinidad
What are some of the spanish customs in Trinidad?
calypso
Calypso is the music of which country?
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Where does calypso music come from?
Modern calypso music comes from the Caribbean island republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Where did calypso music begin?
It originated from the West Indian island of Trinidad. It was evolved from West African Kaiso music .Calypso was first recorded as instrumental music. This original style of Calypso carried a heavy Jazz influence
Which Caribbean island does calypso come from?
Trinidad and Tobago: check out some tunes and videos of calypso at http://www.islandmix.com/
When did calypso first come about?
It is believed that Calypso Music first started with Black Slaves in 19th Century Trinidad, and spread from there.
Who win junior calypso monarch in Trinidad 2013?
Mark Piere
What music is Trinidad and tobago associated with?
Calypso,soca,chutney,parang.
