The Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA) puts the genres
Calypso and Soca front and centre on Sunday July 29th, 2018 as they
present Calypsoca Extravaganza 2018 - The Evolution.
Produced in time for Toronto’s Carnival season that many refer to as
CARIBANA™, the event features a performance from the 2018 Calypso King of
Trinidad and Tobago, and second runner-up Mr. Helon Francis, as well as
performances from reigning Calypso Monarch of Canada, Connector, and Rondel
Donawa. Making the evening additionally
exceptional will be a full performance from Macomere FiFi, the most winning
female Calypsonian in Canadian history.
Her catalog is widely known making her one of the most in-demand artists
by fans.
Regarding the show, OCPA President Macomere FiFi recently spoke to
media, including The Caribbean Camera who is a sponsor of the show, saying
“this show really brings together Calypso and Soca. One speaks to the politics of the day, and
the other speaks to the ‘jump up’ factor in our culture. We are lucky to have some of the best artists
in each genre join us for a memorable night in Toronto!”
In addition to the above-named artists will be appearances by Canadian
Calypso Monarchs Guney Cedeno and Structure. Miguel Maestre and Naki complete the cast. Artists will be backed by Ossie Gurley and
The Truth, and the show will be hosted by The Crooner.
Doors open at 5pm and showtime is 6pm.
Venue location is Sts. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall – 231 Milner Avenue
(Scarborough). Tickets are available at
ticketgateway.com and select ticket outlets in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
About The Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA):
OCPA began as the Calypso Association of Canada. It is the foremost organization dedicated to
advancing the calypso art form and its derivatives in Canada. It has provided a platform for calypso artists
and crowned many monarchs in its thirty-seven year history. Among these are Connector, Macomere FiFi,
King Cosmos, Beginner, Structure, Pan Man Pat, Jayson, Redman, Dennis James,
Skippy and Victorio.
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