CALYPSO REVUE
Local, regional and international calypsonians join together for one exciting night
at the Lionel Roberts Stadium for the much anticipated Calypso Revue. This is not
a competition; instead, calypso lovers are treated to the diverse styles of these
artists who hail from several different places. It is a night filled with the traditional
calypso style.
Calypso Revue appeals to a more mature audience which can relate to the more seasoned
calypsonians such as Short Shirt, Swallow, Sparrow, Crazy, Hunter, Francine, Rose
and others, who always perform crowd favorites that brought them stardom. This is
also an excellent opportunity for young and aspiring calypsonians to observe these
older artists and perhaps gain some insight to add to their own presentations. Additionally,
some of the visiting performers are young, upcoming calypsonians in their hometowns
who have already captured the coveted title in their respective islands, while others
were very impressive and are sending notice that they will be forces to be reckoned
with in the future.
Whatever your age or preference, the artists at the Calypso Revue entertain the
audience with their wit, humor, lyrics, antics, melodies and overall stage presentations,
sometimes even renewing old rivalries. Musical accompaniment is provided by some
of the Virgin Islands’ best musicians. This all results in one exciting night of
entertainment where judges and score sheets are forgotten.