The Rounds: Trinidad gives the gift of pan to Nigeria

Dr. Jay’s Rounds
Karen Richardson
January 1, 2006
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Good Evening Soca lovers …Happy New Year! This is Nurse Karen making Dr. Jay’s Rounds.
I’m still recovering from a wicked and wild old year’s night with family and friends.
But I am here in the flesh, ready and energized for a happy and prosperous 2006. Dr. Jay promises plenty vibes in the mix from his crate full of tricks. And as the good nurse that I am, I’m doing all I can to prepare you for your Soca Therapy. All your favourite segments are back from 6-9 every Sunday…I’ll be here making the Rounds.

New Years is a big party throughout the Caribbean. So, I want to wish all the people jumping up in the Bahamas for Junkanoo a safe and happy time. The Phil Cooper 2006 New Years Day Parade experienced lower ticket sales than average, as did the boxing day parade last week….but that is not stopping thousands form enjoying the festivities. This year’s street party consists of 27 bands and will kick off at noon on January 2nd.

Kittitian Crew, don’t think I forgot you. But I know better than to think you’re listening to me right now…when allyuh flattening Basseterre to the sounds of your new Party Monarch, Konris Maynard. Pretty fitting that the new king was crowned for a song called Sunday J’Ouvert.
These days, once the clock strikes 12 on January 1st…the countdown begins to Trinidad Carnival. In anticipation of that, Trinadad and Tobago’s ambassador to Nigeria gave the gift of Steel Pan to the city of Calabar. Mr. Patrick Edwards presented a 54 piece steel band as part of Calabar’s Christmas Festival. The governor of the Cross River State says his administration is commited to learn and participate in the rich culture of the Caribbean Islands. He added that there’s a strong affinity between Nigerians and the Trini’s because they share the same culture and heritage.

Well, that’s no surprise to me. Together we aspire, Together we achieve. In Jamaica, a soca ambassador is getting ready to be honoured at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, January 28th. Byron Lee and his Dragonaires Band have been in the calypso business since 1956. His fifty year career includes more than 700 hundred titles and ten international mega hits. We’re talking Butterfly Butterfly…let we do de butterfly, Soca Tatie…and SOMEBODY must remember Tiney Winey. Congratulations to the iconic performer, producer, promoter and band leader, Mr. Byron Lee.

Those are Dr. Jay’s Rounds, I’m Nurse Karen.

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