Official Opening Ceremony For the Desperadoes Pan Theatre
Desperadoes Steel Orchestra new Pan Theater officially opened
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| April 16, 2023 |
Condolences to the family and friends of Singing Francine on her passing
Calypsonian great Singing Francine has passed. Singing Francine Release from Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) TUCO mourns the passing of Francine Edwards known in the calypso word as "Singing Francine" who passed away early this morning, 16th December, 2022. Singing Francine was born in Barbados on February 13th 1943 and came to Trinidad at a young age. When asked how she began singing calypso, she responded, “I never became involved in the calypso art form. I was born into the calypso art form.” Throughout her career, she has used her musical talent to address social issues, particularly those directly affecting women. In 1975, she sang “A Call to Women,” encouraging more women to use calypso music as a vehicle of self-expression. In her 1978 calypso “Runaway,” she addressed the topic of domestic violence, urging women in abusive living situations to seek help. Singing Francine was one of the most successful calypsonians in Trinidad and Tobago, winning th...
Where in all this celebration is the PRESIDENT OF PANTRINBAGO
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