Friday, September 21 2012

To mark the occasion of the 36th anniversary of TT becoming a republic in 1976, as well as the music of a calypsonian whose work has throughout his career made significant contributions towards the advancement of TT from before Independence to the present, Spektakula Promotions will be presenting “Thank You, Sparrow” in tribute to the Calypso King of the World, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts.

Producers say it will be more than simply a concert, in that the event will be a full-scale musical production incorporating elements of drama, dance and more.

Also, in keeping with that air of royalty that revolves around the Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco), specially selected guest artistes have been invited to perform on the show tomorrow.

Among those supporting artistes is the first woman to have won the National Calypso Monarch title as well as the national Road March title, Calypso Rose (MacArthur Sandy-Lewis). Then there is David Rudder, the first ever triple-crown winner and self proclaimed king of soca, who is expected to come in from Canada where he now lives, to deliver a concert performance.

The reigning National Independence Calypso Monarch, Roderick “Chucky” Gordon, will also perform his winning song, “Bear With Me”, along with other numbers released over the years, as well as the “sweet soca man,” the Baron (Timothy Watkins).

Legendary pannist Len “Boogsie” Sharpe is also on the cast and rounding out the line-up are Nadia Batson, Jeune Agape and the Malick Folk Performers.

Spektakula has promised to have one or more surprises in store for patrons on the night of the show that will not offer any repeats. Patrons will also be treated to some of the most popular calypsos from the Mighty Sparrow, from his 1956 debut “Jean And Dinah” to his most recent hits.