Kings of Kings Calypso Extravaganza 2016 getting set for new venue in New York

KOK Calyso Show 2016Dominicans in New York and the tri state area once again are looking forward to the 13th annual KING OF KINGS CALYPSO EXTRAVAGANZA to be held on Saturday 20th August  2016. The show has been moved to a more spacious yet elegant venue, THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER in QUEENS, NEW YORK.   (169-65 137TH AVE.  J’CA NY 11434)

The star studded line- up includes the record breaking 8 time undisputed 2016 calypso monarch  Dennison Joseph, aka King Dice.  King Hunter, the 3 time calypso king, King Scrunter & King Observer both 2 time kings, King Daddy Chess and the only Woman Calypso Monarch from Dominica. Tasha P will also be performing.

Added to that is the Young Bull, The Bobb, The Sye, Lugaz, 3 time DASPA king, the mighty pigtail and 3 time Junior monarch, the youngest stardom king of the tent ever, the Professor.  Janae Jackson, the 2016 Female Calypso Queen will also be present.

Also scheduled to perform is the Rabbit, Solo, Wizard and Tronada. All past calypso kings of Dominica. They will all be doing their greatest hits. Performing these calypsos of yester-year  give the performers a chance to re-root the patrons back home.

There will also be a special guest performance from the Bouyon King, ASA BANTAN.  The calypsonians will all be accompanied by 57 karat gold – Dominica’s #1 Calypso Band – The Swinging Stars Band.

This year there will be a special tribute for one of our fallen soldiers, “The Boople”. Members of the Mas Camp (Sye, Bobb and Dice) will all sing some of his hit songs. The show Emcee is the legendary “Prince Wadix”.

The KING OF KINGS CALYPSO EXTRAVAGANZA exports Dominica music, artists and the artform.  It also serves as a vehicle to help attract non-Dominican nationals to our shores.  It creates a unique attraction and appeal to Dominicans living in the US to return to their homeland for carnival or festival. It is a platform to promote local businesses to a captive audience. Because of the publicity the event gets, it provides an idea opportunity for Dominica to feature some of its activities that need to capture the international audience.

E-Dominica Promotions and Productions, organizers of the event invites all Dominicans and friends of Dominica to attend the KING OF KINGS CALYPSO EXTRAVAGANZA on SATURDAY 20th AUGUST 2016 at the ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER.  The show begins at 10:00pm sharp. Doors open at 9:00pm. Advance tickets cost $40.

Patrons are urged to purchase tickets in advance to get a chance to win a FREE round trip airline ticket to Dominica for the World Creole Music Festival (Oct 28 –  Oct 30). The winner will also get a complimentary pass to the festival.  Three persons will also win a chance to ship their barrel to Dominica for free, compliments eZbarrel. Tickets can be purchased by Tes Auto, Conrads Bakery, JW Records in Brooklyn, Cholo Bakery and Ali’s Roti Shop in the Bronx, Japs Auto in Mt. Vernon, Cynthia’s Caribbean Bakery in New Jersey, Depex in Dominica (just to mention a few). Tickets can also be purchased on line at www.edominicapromotions.com

Sponsors and supporters of the event include:  The Government of Dominica, Digicel, DNO, DBS radio, Qfm radio, Rainbow Rentals, eZbarrel, Bull’s Eye Pharmacy, Sa Kai Malade Karaibe, Dominica Cargo, Glen Ducreay Chambers, Singoala Bloomqvist-Williams Chambers, Big Edge Financial, Eve’s Apartment, Neo Expressions and Tes Auto.

For more info contact: Anna-Maria Clarke (917) 995 2195.

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2 Comments

  1. Voice of the objective
    August 9, 2016

    I live in area and have gone to several Dominican events at this location including last year’s labor day fete with all the bands. Over the 20 years the sound system has been extremely poor and although I stopped attending events there I went last year hoping for the best but it turned out that the system is the same. You literally have to be next to the speakers to hear the sound. The place is huge, very well ventillated and parking is secure, plentiful and no stress.

    Can one of the organizers give us an update on the sound system?

  2. nonamegal
    August 9, 2016

    Big things! I want to go!

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