TGiM the Tent
the tent goes back to an important part of calypso history where calypsonians performed under actual tents. the structures have changed but the name stayed. ”TGiM the Tent” is a virtual tent that continues to celebrate kaiso, calypso, soca and steelpan music mixed with stories and commentary. recorded live every monday!
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
celebrating caribbean american heritage month with the music from Lord Cypher, Maestro, Lord Melody with a special TGiM Fresh Water Soca Countdown
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
celebrating indian arrival day in trinidad and tobago along with tributes to guyana and super blue with music from second imij, ricki jai and sundar popo.
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
a recent trip to new york city inspires this episode that features songs from the mighty swallow, andre tanker and the lord kitchener among others
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
we celebrate mother's day with songs around the theme "a face only a mother could love" from lord melody to brigo. kaiso, calypso and soca with kaisokrn
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
we celebrate the birthday of calypso icon, David Rudder, with only a few of his anthems
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
the tent marks international labour day with music for brother valentino, the mighty sparrow, merchant and the baron.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
celebrating the birthday of Calypso Rose, the queen of calypso and soca. with some of her early hits like Tempo and Her Majesty. this episode also features hits from other queens and tributes.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
celebrating the 101st birthday of the Lord Kitchener with some of my favourites songs like Pan in Harmony, Miss Tourist, Kaka Roach and so much more!
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
the tent is rising with the Easter celebrations continuing with the theme from the previous episode.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
this episode injects some courtesy into the tent. greetings and alerts from the Mighty Shadow, Ella Andall and much more.