RAPSO Conference

There will be a RAPSO Conference held on Friday 11th @ the National Museum. Admission / Registration is FREE... but Lunch isn't. Check it out... there will also be a screening of the documentry

Rapso: de power of de word in de rhythm of de word

Stacy Lela will be having a screening of a documentary that she has just completed. Its at the STRAND theatre (8-10 Tragarete Road, Port-of-Spain) and admission is FREE. All she asks is that you come out and support the work. All i ask is tha you tell a friend...and that friend will tell a friend...as so the chain goes...

See the Flier and Poster for details. Call her @ 778-8069 for more info... come out and support!

Rapso in the heat of Carnival

The 10th anniversary of Rapso Explosion will take place simultaneously in the heat of Carnival. The annual showcase features all aspects of the oral tradition including a variety of lyrical styles as well as drum and percussion experiences.

Rapso pioneer Bother Resistance says the event provides a platform for the nations poets and calypso artistes to give a voice to the festival.

Traditional characters will also be incorporated in the performances of the midnight robber (the original rap artiste), the Pierrot Grenade and the Tobago Speech Band. The festivities kick off at the National Library, on February 13^th.