00:00More than entertainment, the Kaiso dynasty served as a reminder of Calypso's enduring responsibility
00:13to question, comment and connect with the lived experiences of the people.
00:18As Toku's flagship Calypso tent and one of several operating throughout the carnival season,
00:23the platform gave artists the freedom to confront national issues through sharp lyrics and storytelling.
00:30Calypstonian Rikijai used this performance to highlight challenges at the community level, reinforcing Calypso's grassroots.
01:00Economic pressure was another reoccurring theme, with son of the late great Lord Kitchener, Colonel Roberts,
01:07addressing the rising cost of living and its impact on everyday citizens.
01:11So you raise up the price of whiskey, white rum and vodka.
01:18Barfly's now calling for pressure, Kamla.
01:22And you say that you are a don't think sincere grandmother.
01:28Caring for the poor taxpayer.
01:32Yes, you send home the poor folks who cut in grass with sea pep.
01:36From C-drunk to Valsen and U-Rep.
01:41So you're leaving me wondering if your party's policies can improve the state of mighty auntie.
01:50Former Calypso monarch Winston Gypsy Peters turned the spotlight inward,
01:55questioning whether the message behind the music is still being valued in a rapidly changing cultural space.
02:00Am I wasting another song to tell black children, go to school and learn?
02:07Am I wasting another song to tell them that you must respect your own?
02:13Am I wasting another song to tell them, fuck, you doing this wrong?
02:18Am I wasting another song to tell them, we've been doing wrong too long?
02:24Am I wasting another song to tell them, oh God, we have to be strong?
02:29Am I wasting, am I wasting, am I wasting another song?
02:39The tent also bridged generations with younger artists like Young Brother,
02:44bringing fresh energy while acknowledging the foundation lead by Calypso's pioneers.
02:48Cause we are, and we're free, what we dream, tell them we could be.
02:57So come on and dream it, come along and do it, push yourself and build it.
03:04Listen to me, they call me the messenger, tell them, this story I tell, tell them.
03:11I come met a reminder, tell them, darkness to repel, tell them.
03:15I told me truth I never tell no lie, tell them, tell them, this is the story I make a two guys, tell them.
03:20Could only say it ain't open high, tell them, tell them, from the botanicals out and fly, tell them.
03:24Yes, I am the messenger, tell them, I come to ignite, tell them.
03:29Reigning Caribbean Calypso Queen Terry Lyons' performance centered on prayer and reflection,
03:34calling for unity and healing for the nation.
03:37I pray for my people to not lose their fire.
03:40Amen.
03:42I send in prayers for those who suffer in silence.
03:45Amen.
03:47Grant them wisdom, cures, clarity and guidance.
03:51Amen.
03:53I pray for the young and I pray for the old.
03:56Cover their minds, Lord, don't let them lose control.
03:58Though we stand in sin, our transgressions are many.
04:01Thank God for the life that he gave we, all you who doubt it and lose it, please.
04:06Time to congregate and no time to settle.
04:09Look, I'm calling on my prayer warriors and I'm a country.
04:12Come for Trent, beg on need we, cause the Trinity that need a blessing.
04:17The beg on need a blessing.
04:20Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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