Roseau, Dominica (TDN)
Dominicans at home and abroad will be treated to an unprecedented event in the history of calypso on Friday February 29, 2016 when five stalwarts of the art form are inducted in the Calypso hall of Fame. The awards will take place during a classic calypso event featuring the Mighty Sparrow and Dominica’s leading female calypsonians of yesteryear.
Patrick “Pembo” Pemberton, Kelly “Ras Kelly” Williams, Osborne “Ossie” Lewis, Roosevelt “Mico” Williams, and Slinger “The Mighty Sparrow” Francisco will all be honored in this first of its kind event in the country’s history.
Adding to the allure of the event will be live Per Pay View exclusive coverage to a worldwide audience through TDN TV. NET. The internet television network will team up with Marpin 2K 4 Ltd, Dominica’s premier cable television company to broadcast the show live.
The decision to honor the calypso stalwarts was taken by the Administrative Unit of the Dominica Calypso “Kaiso” Hall of Fame Trustees. Pemberton is being considered for his relentless pursuit for excellence in music, having been an outstanding musician with the Swingin’ Stars Orchestra, and others, providing quality accompaniment to Calypso since 1970/71. He also served as a Calypso Judge with more than thirty continuous years of service.
Kelly “Ras Kelly” William is the longest serving Head of the Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) and is also an accomplished and experienced musician. In addition he has served for many years as a calypso writer, arranger, composer and calypsonian.
Osborne “Ossie” Lewis: is being honored for having served as a calypso judge for over twenty-five (25) years, including being Chief Judge for an extended period of time. He is said to have “had a formidable presence in calypso, from his mastery of calypso commentary, to conducting kaiso workshops and seminars, to hosting elite calypso events.”
.With an aggregate of 17 calypso crowns, Roosevelt “Mico” Williams holds the record for highest number of calypso titles in the history of Dominica calypso. He has spent several decades at the forefront of calypso in the town of Portsmouth and is credited for his unwavering commitment, discipline, dedication and incomparable contribution to the art form.
For live PPV coverage please go to TDNTV.NET and to islandeventtickets.com for ticket purchase. .
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