"Ole-time something come back again"

Vintage kaiso takes centre stage at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) this weekend as the Arts and Multiculturalism ministry presents Celebrating Our Calypso Monarchs 1930-1980.

A cadre of celebrated calypsonians, headlined by Calypso Rose, are set to perform the work of deceased legends "The Mighty Duke", "The Lord Pretender" and "Lord Kitchener".

The concert is being billed as the history of Trinidad and Tobago through the eyes of calypso so I expect some renditions of some of the more serious tunes like Duke's "Teach the Children". Of course, vintage is no stranger to the party scene and there's no way a show featuring Kitchie could be complete without "Sugar Bum Bum" (I could see the audience chipping out of Napa's domes to this one); and definitely Preddie's "Never Ever Worry" makes my playlist.

Together, the body of work these artistes can boast covers the range of genres within calypso - including smut, pan, social commentary and even road march titles - promising two nights of spectacular entertainment.

Tickets: TT$75 adults, TT$40 children available at the box office.
Tel: 768-3469
Showtimes: 7:30pm - Saturday 17; 6:30pm - Sunday 18.
Dress: elegantly casual.