by Sharmain Baboolal

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 Calypso Monarch Helon Francis came to the attention of the global steelband community back in 2013 when he vocalized ‘One for Bertie,’ a tribute to the late Pan icon, panist, master tuner and builder, Bertie Marshall. Here, documented by journalist Sharmain Baboolal, are insights into Helon’s thoughts and vision overall, relative to the calypso artform.
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  • Thanks! A new LEADER in the YOUTH FOR CHANGE MOVEMENT

    Eye AM the CHANGE eye want to SEE

    Eye AM the CHANGE eye have to BE

    Wendell Roger Manwarren: Singer, writer, producer, teacher, sound designer & director. Having been involved in the theatre & the performing arts for the past 20 years now, Mr. Manwarren has had the opportunity to work with & learn from the very best Trinidad & Tobago & the Caribbean has had to offer.

    Wendell Manwarren...I AM!

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