Twenty chosen for 2016 calypso semifinal

Newcomers Janae Jackson (l) and Earl White, have made it to the semifinal round
Newcomers Janae Jackson (l) and Earl White, have made it to the semifinal round

Newcomer and the youngest competitor in the 2016 calypso quarterfinal, Janae Jackson is among the twenty who have been chosen for the semifinal round. Earl White Jr. is another newcomer who made it.

The show was held before a packed crowd at the Newtown Savannah on Saturday night., only twenty calypsonians have secured a spot to compete in the 2016 calypso semi-finals competition carded for January 23.

The other calypsonians who were selected from among 33 competitors are: Sye, Observer, Checko, Charis D, Shadow Flow, Dice, Beno, Lugars, Checker, Picky, Daddy Chess, Webb, Sting Ray, Boople, Jama B, Soul Puss, Bobb and Black Diamond.

Those who failed to get the judges approval were: Chris B, Jerd, Vigilante, Young Bull, Hardline, Raheem, De Oxygen, Explosion, Comforter, Prosper, Alisha and the New York-based former monarch Tronada who arrived on island on the morning of the show.

The 2016 calypso semi-final competition is carded for January 23.

Meantime, the show took an unexpected turn when Val ‘Young Bull’ Cuffy, a 2016 quarter finalist announced his retirement from calypso, on stage, right after his performance.

Tonight is the last night I will be competing in calypso in Dominica,” he said.

‘Young Bull’ said however he continue to perform as a Master of Ceremonies.

 

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31 Comments

  1. Marguerite
    January 11, 2016

    Okay so with 33 competitiors we are not going to agree 100%. We should expect some casaulties. All of our list will not be the same. So that being said it is not surprising that my list of 20 was different from the judges. My list did not include Janae. Yes I said it! In my books she does not belong on the list among a few others. My list though, had Tronada, Picky and Jerd.

    But how does Jerd expect us to let in another man from Marigot to come in to take over our calypso. You know how long we kept Karessah out of the semis only for him to come back year after year and eventually does not give us any choice? Jerd boy you got us scared, just make sure next year we do not have a choice but to have you up there still standing when the rejects are given their participation trophy.

    Hey Picky, keep going man. It might take you another 45 years but eventually somebody is going to let you make the grade.

  2. mine
    January 11, 2016

    The calpyso association should have certain rules for example, like any one out on bail for criminal acts should not be allow to participate in the calpyso competition. That’s not fair to the other candidates.

  3. Unknown
    January 10, 2016

    I’m placing my bet on Earl, that boy have a voice

  4. Plaisir
    January 10, 2016

    It appears as if it is a one man calypso show nowadays. Just finish with competition and let us come to the park to hear calypsonians sing. no crown, no prize and no loss in revenue; all of us will go home with our belly full even the calypsonians themselves. Give singing stars or any other band that play a stipend.

  5. DIMWIT
    January 10, 2016

    Looking forward to calypso talk with Matt

    • Hollywood
      January 10, 2016

      lol the pot was saying the kettle’s butt is black

  6. love
    January 10, 2016

    the calypso dice is sing was made for him.

    • Mademoiselle Laurent
      January 10, 2016

      It was made for all ah we. I enjoyed it to the max. It will be recorded in the Dominica story straight from the internet. Of all the girls he has loved before, the leader love you even more. What is your name again?

  7. Know Your Role
    January 10, 2016

    It is said that the judge’s decision is final. But for people that paid their money to go to the show and for those of us that paid for live streaming, we have right to question the judge’s decision and ask why is Lugars in the semi final? We all see and know what happen, so we deserve an explanation. The decision may be too late to reverse but please somebody on the judge’s committee should explain their decision.

  8. KasioFan
    January 10, 2016

    Sometimes I wonder how biased can we really get in this country. The reason I say this is because sometimes when we support somebody we always believe that they are the best regardless of what/how they sing. Why can’t we be honest and give constructive criticism so that they can better themselves and the art-form. All calypsos are not created equal. Some persons may feel that they have handled a subject well when in fact the level it was developed could be compared to a junior monarch song rather than the senior.

    On the issue of a minor error, like missing one or two words that does not significantly affect the story-line and narrative he/she cannot be automatically cut from the competition. They still get scored on what is presented to the judges. If that song is a better piece, better presented, better melody, suitability and original, etc the deduction may not be significant enough to drop the person below another competitor.

  9. Mahaut Ro ro
    January 10, 2016

    I just find DBS too biased!!! All songs sang against the government of Dominica the commentators had a negative comment.

    • Mamizoo
      January 10, 2016

      Doe tat ean that they were critical of 90% of the songs

    • HA!
      January 11, 2016

      WAIT! You still think DBS to be a radio station?

  10. mine
    January 10, 2016

    THe judges decision was final but there was injustice done last night. Give jack what he deserved don’t steal form them and give to others who did not deserved it. In God eye this is wrong.

  11. January 10, 2016

    We all have our own opinion on who we think should or should not have made to the next round. That is simply natural,nothing wrong with that. Needless to say I have my own feelings on those who I think deserve a shot at the next round and were left out. I would prefer to dwell on the prospect of the art of calypso -written form and the performance thereof.
    I am glad to see the emergence of different writters – for example I am very impressed with the Vigilante who wrote his own song; JD in my opinion surpasses expectation as a new writtet and performer. Young performers are also presenting themselves and there is great expectation from The young Jackson, Black Diamond, Earl White (wonderful voice), Jerde , ,Beno. I am glad that the calypso seem to be showing life beyond Hunter, Bob, Dice,, OBSERVER etc.

    Val Young Calf Coffee please don’t let another set back make you a quitter.
    Tronada you did some seious damage to your legacy coming on stage unprepared ,Singing off key.

  12. tweety
    January 10, 2016

    Wat a great show…..stress reliever

  13. January 10, 2016

    Congratulations, to all who participated, in my view they are all winners, for comining forward to represent, I enjoyed the show emencely, thanks to the Organizers, much respect to all, including the D. B. S. team for carrying the show live and at the same time reminding me at least that we still live in a democratic country where the art form gives equal play to all. The judges decision is final, we must abide, win loose or draw, in my opinion, its a mix group of of Experience, and youths, the furture looks bright going forward for the art form. Give ceaser what is due to ceaser, in that case im refering to My Friend, and Radio voice of Our son of the soil MR. Dennis Joseph, he has in his D. N. A. we need more of him to pass on the Barton to our up and coming radio personalities. Looking forward to more Good shows and great programing. We all in this together.!!!!!!

    • Annoymous Reader
      January 11, 2016

      Do you even USE spell-check? 8-O

      Gosh man!

  14. Doc. Love
    January 10, 2016

    As far as I am concerned, young bull is a very good entertainer, but a terrible calypsonian. Maybe if Comforter had stayed with his bashing of Mr. Lennox Linton in calypso, he would have made the twenty.

  15. NatureBoy
    January 10, 2016

    I watched last night’s show via live streaming. It was a great show.. Most of the calypsonians brought their A game. At the same time, I was a bit overwhelmed by some of the judging. Can someone explain to me how Lugus got through.

  16. MIA
    January 10, 2016

    Dice again, what a bad example! I hope and praying that he would never be crown again. Dominican had given dice a change to be a role model to the young men/women of this country and he blow it.
    What can you sing to regain that confidence of the people of Dominica, I once were rooting for him but his actions made me turn away, he is belittling to his own personal development and trying to blame others for his mishaps…………
    Be the positive you want to see in Dominica. Lead by example. You can’t always save Dominica, but you can make Dominica a better place by practicing what you preach.

    • Blessed
      January 10, 2016

      @MIA If those in high positions are not leading by example who is Dice for u to ask him too? GO back and check who needs to lead by example. Dice Again for 2016.

      • MIA
        January 11, 2016

        Blessed if they jump in the fire are you telling me that Dice should do the same! Let us help Dice and tell him when he is going wrong. watch the last incident Dice had which may/cost him $10,000.00 was that called for? Blessed tell the man……………… NO DICE FOR 16…… :lol:

    • originaljahguide
      January 10, 2016

      Mia, how about leaving Dice alone and go and ask your prime minister to be the role model that you you are looking for. Is he practicing what he appears to be preaching to you?

      • MIA
        January 11, 2016

        I do not have to ask my PM because everybody is my ROLE MODEL, I call it as I see it, remember as I said in my post that I rooted for Dice for years but now I have to tell him what wrong, I AM A ROLE MODEL AND AM SURE YOU ARE ONE AS WELL……………..

    • melissa nee grey
      January 10, 2016

      A competition is a competition. I am a professor and treats each student the marks that they deserve. On the high way and the by way is not for me.

    • KING DICE AGAIN IN 2016
      January 11, 2016

      but what happen to you dread? Crime starting at the top of the ladder you want to come and criticize Dice! Did he ever try to inflict harm on you or any member in your family? Did he attack you in anyway? According to the KING himself, Every man falters occasionally!
      Who are you to judge KING DICE? Who for allu to judge zor paka judge!

    • smh
      January 11, 2016

      Dice is not his writer. d man has talent.. npt because some people dont see him as a role model doesnt mean he shouldnt perform. chupes man

  17. caiso fan
    January 10, 2016

    Can someone tell me what chris b did wrong i want to know why the maltreatment

    • Kaiso
      January 11, 2016

      I agree with you 100%

  18. mine
    January 10, 2016

    What happened to Jaydee?

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