Torch-lit residents clad in white marched through Road Town on Monday evening, ceremoniously commencing the 70th August Emancipation Festival. Under the sweltering nighttime humidity, more than three dozen people sang …
‘King Paido’ keeps crown in first VI calypso contest since 2019
Reynold “King Paido” Phillips wouldn’t have missed the calypso competition on Sunday night at the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. After all, he had a title to defend. Because of the …
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Soca and calypso showcases go virtual
Thousands tuned into the virtual soca and calypso showcases this week in the comfort and safety of their own homes, jamming to sounds that represent the Virgin Islands. Both virtual …
Mighty Sparrow performs in the Virgin Islands
Asked his favourite part about performing, Mighty Sparrow answered, “The people.” That’s what Ticolypso was all about: giving back to the community. Residents swayed to the sounds of calypso and …
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