He has graced the calypso stage in Dominica for years and has captured the calypso crown in twice.
He has thrilled calypso fans year after year with his wit and class act.
But come 2014, Gregory “Karessah” Riviere will be absent from the calypso stage.
And this will be for the next two years.
Yes you are hearing right, no Karessah for 2014 and 2015.
This is because he has secured a scholarship from the Australian government for two years and will be among a group of students who will be studying ‘down under.’
“I can confirm that I won’t be around for the next two years,” the popular calypsonian said. “Its not easy but I had to do what is best for me and so I depart Dominica on January 6 for Australia where I will be among a number of other students doing studies in various fields.”
He also said that he has been working with a particular individual who will have a song penned by him for the 2014 season.
“So even if I won’t be around, I will have some presence with a song that I know is good material and I hope will go very far,” he stated.
Karassah said he knows his presence “will be missed” but he is asking his fans to “continue to support the art form” (calypso) even in his absence.
Lord Karessah , I have followed your calypso carrier for all those years. And you are the most unique among the rest. You will be missed. But please return my brother. Maybe upon your return you will sing with an ustralian accent. Love you brother. All the best.
Greg, Congratulations, couldn’t have happened to a better man. You are a bright star from Dominica. I wish you all the best in whatever you study. I hope whoever you wrote a song for becomes King. I fully supported your calypso as you wrote them all yourself and they always have so much meaning.
GOODDAY MATE!
Congrats bro…remember to stick with your people…we are black…leave the white girls in Australia.
ASSERTIVE, NOT AGGRESSIVE!
This is blatant racism. We need to stop that nonesense.
What does this have 2 do with racism u DUMM ASS?
DICE should get a scholarship and go and do some studies too. He need to further his education,. he is a young man.
U people r more ass backward than I thought! Y is dice even talked about in this equation when all u had 2 do was say congrats?
Congratulations hun
It would be nice to know what you are going to study: A skills degree or an academic degree, depending on how long you desire to be a student. In some fields you need graduate degrees to even be considered for employment.
Good luck.
We all know that u shouldn’t say 2 much of wat ur plans r 2 our ppl b4 they foil ur plans with Voodoo. Good job bro, doh tell them more than they need 2 know, is not their Damm business. U got a scholarship, that’s more than enough 4 them 2 know.
congrats! wishing you the best
Congratulations and good luck Karessah. All the best…The heights which great men reach and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they while their companion slept were toiling upwards through the night.
Karresah , introduce them to calypso down under when you get a little break. make a little money on them. When they come to the Caribbean for cricket they hear calypso, so profité on them.
Wishing you all the best in your studies and future endeavors
Good Luck in your studies King Karessah.
I will miss seeing you on stage this year because you are a fantastic performer and entertainer one of the best Calypsoians.
Good Luck Couz. We are all behind you in this and await your return to calypso scene. Much Respect
Karessa you will surely be missed . However, you need to further your studies bro… the world has changed… move with the times..
Please advise your fellow village boy to do the same before he can get the top job. No Dominican PM reaching United Nations without a first degree. Karessa sing for him to hear and understand that education is the key to selfdevelopment.
Take it as far as you can Greg, we are all rooting for you, have fun Down Under.
Congratulations Greg,
Lennox Linton should get one of those scholarships to get some sort of qualification if he want to be PM of DA. We nah want no unqualified PM to manage our country.
You don’t necessarily need a degree to develop yourself or use your brain…….just motivation.
what qualification skerrit has?
Are you qualified eagle eyed… why don’t you worry about your own qualifications than that of others or it seems you prefer all the corruption, nepotism, misfeasance, malfeasance and un-brydai evil going on now…lmao
Skerrit has not showed us his degree from Ole Miss or Mid-Western State. If you have proof that Skerrit
graduated from anyone of these Unuversities, then you can pick up your reward from Agelo Alleyne
stick to caresser and calypso man. keep out the politics and them politicians for once.
It’s amazing how you drag politics into something that is completely non political. Besides being a teacher what qualifications does your dishonorable PM Have?
Back to the real topic…
All the best King Karessah! Give those Aussies a taste of Dominica.
AGAIN……
Best of luck in the future uncle and remember I want to hear a bang when you get back from your journey.
you remind of mighty pat,who sang,some calypsonians, long after carnival done,they dont seek to further their education,well good for you,you just prove him wrong
Congrats Mr. Riviere and all the best!!
My brother we all back here wish you all the very best as you move to higher heights. I know you will return with a bang.
Congratulations my school-mate. You have maintained the image and I am sure you will be missed by all your fans. Good luck with your studies and all your future endeavors.
go do your master’s bro we will surely miss you
Wishing you God’s speed, but I will surely miss you at the calypso show.
Start a calypso tent for den Aussies while you t
here
Congrats Greg and all the best down under
Good for you Karessah and all the best in your future endeavors.
Good luck caressa . I’ll definitely miss you on that stage
You go man. Reach for the stars. Woo woo
You will definitely be missed. are your four king friends coming along with you to? All the best king.
i think dice should do the same too , and take some time to educate him self a little more, at the end of the day it will work out for his best interest!
What will he study when he goes. There is no comparison. Karessah has the pre-qualifications to attend college. They cannot create a college to accommodate Dice. Just saying.
Best of luck comrade. You will be missed.
All the best my bro
CONGRATULATIONS….
good vybes man.. all the best to u karressah
And if rosie was alive she would a cross wid a Seventy four minus five. Good luck to u carressah.
Good luck my brother, and the rest of the crew…..safe flight do ur best….and make sure u are back for next election….bcus change is coming…..be safe…be good…”we go see “.
All the best, Karessah
Wishing you the very best my brother !
Congratulations! Good luck. You have to do what you have to do or else in that public service? You doomed.
Good luck adjusting to life in Australia Gregory and I hope your studies go well.
I look forward to attending a Calypso concert in Canberra if you ever do organise one.
Otherwise we will see you in Sydney…
Kudos Karessah! You are one of the most distinguished and CLASS Calypsonian, who understands the artform and brings a Professional touch to it. Thank you for the many years of quality performance, dedication and commitment to Dominica, the fans and the arts. We here wish you all the best in your endeavors. We know you will excel. Your Colleagues!
Congrats and good luck Down Under..May the Lord walk with and before you! U will be missed but we all have to leave sometime…but do come back soon u hear!
Thanks bro for your contribution thus far and good luck with your studies down-under. But Change Must Come and that will be before you return home..
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
Best of luck to you Gregory.
will surely be miss because i only come to the show to see u perform
GOOD luck to you my man;you will surely be missed in the calypso season,but you must do what you have to do for you;may Jah guide and Bless you.you always entertain me,
Good Luck Bro, the land down under is a wonderful Place…be safe and have fun always!
all the best.
Makes it easier for Dice to get the Double Triple.
Stupeeeeeees forty crown ?it loss the meaning ogadoooo.