‘Mighty Pigtail’ encourages young calypsonians to write their own songs

Mighty Pigtail is the three-time Port Calypso King
Mighty Pigtail is the three-time Port Calypso King

Three-time Port Calypso King Peter ‘De Mighty Pigtail’ Letang has called on younger calypsonians in Dominica to begin writing their own songs.

He made that call during an interview with Dominica News Online (DNO) on Monday.

With his song ‘Witty’, Letang was crowned at the Dominica Air and Seaport Authority (DASPA) competition held on Saturday.

“Younger calypsonians need to start writing their own songs,” he said. “It might not be a great song the first time around, but just keep doing it; you can get help from other people…”

He continued, “When you sing what is yours I want to believe that there is a lot more feeling going into it.”

According to him, introducing music in all schools on the island will also help in that regard.

Upon winning the crown the third time, an elated Letang said, “It felt great, the first time was nice, they say when it’s nice, do it twice, so I did it twice and a third time.”

Abel ‘Checko’ Jno Baptiste secured the first place while ‘Peyo’ grabbed the second spot.

Other participants include; The Intruder, Superizer, Mighty Souff, Mighty Assmiss, Energizer, Lulu, Mighty Ro-Ro and Mighty jack

Meantime; Letang sends a message for Carnival lovers, “Let’s have a violent free Carnival season.”

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23 Comments

  1. ////
    February 3, 2016

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    De “Mighty Pigtail” is very. very correct, I have been saying this all along, people like Karessa and Checker etc, write their songs, and that is a great accomplishment, when you can write and perform at the same time, it is just a encouraging, and that is great coming from a talented, and extremely handsome young man.

  2. Just Me
    February 3, 2016

    I am surprised that a musician would make that statement. Sir can you play every instrument there is? My God you actually sound foolish. You of all people should know that not every singer can write. Gimme a break bro.

    Congratulations on your win …. and personally …. I find your calypso name to be just a fun one.

    • my 2 cents
      February 3, 2016

      i see nothing wrong with his statement. its true… there is a more feeling of accomplishment when an artist wins a competition based solely on his work. i have the utmost respect for calypsonians who can win a crown with a song that they wrote or co-wrote. the karessa is on of these calypsonians. i’m not saying that he has to sing only his songs but at least he writes,performs and wins with his own sometimes. mighty pigtail you are right more encouragement should be given to these artists especially the younger ones.

  3. brois
    February 2, 2016

    really . . . ????? . . .talk about lowering the bar . . . .I am sooo sick of persons trying to put out other people candle so theirs will light brighter . . . ssh :-x

  4. Interesting
    February 2, 2016

    Come on Peter let’s be realistic. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be exposed to and have access to the resources you were blessed with to develop the skills in writing their own songs. In addition to the comment which is well accepted what resources can you identify to point these youths to in order to develop the talent? Are these resources accessible? Are the cost reasinable for equal access to all? I think answers to these question woukdnhelo direct the youths.

    Also you and you family write songs for others, are unwilling to stop writing for those you write for and instead teach them how tincture?

  5. Del
    February 2, 2016

    DNO the song was called POST not Witty like in your article!

  6. Not So Fast
    February 2, 2016

    But Pigtail you writing entire songs for years you and your sister for calypsonians young and old.. what contradiction that?

  7. ImAnIdiot
    February 2, 2016

    What’s wrong with the name…It’s calypso…its satire. What you want his name to be? Mr Handsome? Young Thug? Lil Peter? Honestly when I saw his name I just laughed. You’ll missing the point…

  8. Fly on the wall
    February 2, 2016

    But you not making any sense. You writing for calypsonians. Why don’t you tell them go write their own song. Writing is a gift. You can’t expect every body to have that gift. You either have it or don’t… Stop being ridiculous. Lead by your comments. Stop writing for calypsonian

    • Del
      February 2, 2016

      Fly on the Wall! You not making sense. He is trying to encourage younger calypsonians to write songs. That is how we can elevate the artform.

    • Duggie
      February 2, 2016

      Fly on the wall absolutely rubbish. He makes no sense. Everyone have there gift.

    • Duggie
      February 2, 2016

      My sentiments Fly on the wall. Make no sense. Everyone have different talents, and what of someone with a great singing voice who just can’t compose a song. Will we allow them to be robbed of their talent? Oh! please .

    • Interested
      February 3, 2016

      seems you cannot read. he says “YOUNGER CALYPSONIANS” should begin writing their own songs. are we that dumb. It does not mean he cannot write for a senior calypsonian. As far as I understand, he wants the younger calypsonians to experience writing songs and get a feel of their own material.

  9. Delvin Castro
    February 2, 2016

    Pigtail cannot write a song on skerro cause they would victimize him :mrgreen:

    • Just Me
      February 3, 2016

      The family in the diaspora got tickets to come an vote :mrgreen:

  10. Locs Girl
    February 2, 2016

    Great advise all around, minus your stage name.

    • Proud Dominican
      February 2, 2016

      lol lol funny

  11. 4 kiks
    February 2, 2016

    A nice looking dude like you, why is the tail, wagging your pig.

  12. 4cars
    February 2, 2016

    What a stupid name! “pig tail?” Don’t go below de tale. :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • lightbulb
      February 2, 2016

      de man like good food.

    • Del
      February 2, 2016

      You people have no humor. OMG!!!!

    • Proud Dominican
      February 2, 2016

      I think he named himself in humor… not for anything serious. Can you remember the junior monarch contestant a few years ago was ” Mighty Chiffoneh” It doesn’t mean anything. It’s all in good fun. Go easy. Congrats Pig Tail!!! Lol

  13. TRUSTED ONE
    February 2, 2016

    congrats bro

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