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Posted: Wednesday 15 October, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Calypso tents set for early start

picture of last year’s combined tent event.
By: Terresa McCall, SKNVibes.com

    BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – CALYPSO tents are heading for an early start this year with calypsonians and musicians of both the Proud Sounds and Legends Tents preparing for a November 1 opening.

     

    This was revealed by veteran calypsonian and operator of the Legends Tent, King Socrates.

     

    The Sugar Mas 43 festivities are fast-approaching and just as years past, the calypso competition is expected to attract much attention and support from the public.

     

    Last year for the first time, both tents came together and hosted combined events which featured calypsonians from both groups performing on the same stage.

     

    According to Socrates, the public was very welcoming of this idea and because “the response was so tremendous”, both tents would be functioning under the same conditions for Sugar Mas 43.

     

    “The tents are due to open on November 1. The launch of Carnival is slated for the October 31 which is a Friday. So the Saturday and the Sunday that follows, both tents would be functioning together just as last year, a joint tent. It would be open and free to the general public just as last year.”

     

    He said the custom is for the tents to begin around mid-November and they seldom began in October but this year, he said, is an early start which would allow the musicians and artistes to become as familiar as possible with performing their pieces while giving the patrons an opportunity to get a feel of the lyrical tone and gist of the Sugar Mas 43 calypsos.

     

    Concerning a venue for the combined events, Socrates explained that that information would have to be given at a later date as “we haven’t pinned down the venue as yet”.

     

    However, rehearsals for the Proud Sounds – Socrates informed – began last week and last evening (Oct. 14) the Legends began their practice sessions.

     

    SKNVibes understands that calypsonians have until this end of October to register for the Sugar Mas 43 Calypso Competition.

     

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