OCPA Calypsoca Extravaganza 2019 - Sunday, July 28, 2019

OCPA - Dick Lochan Calypso Tent Series

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Kaiso Forum Calyspo Tent - 2016 Calypso Season begins June 19, 2016

OCPA 2015 Calypso Extravaganza

Unofficial 2014 KAISO 365 Calypso Monarch Results

Congratulations to Macomere Fifi on winning her 6th Calypso Monarch Title.....amazing!!!!

Here are the results in order:

1. Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods) 
2. Beginner (Michael Moore)
3. Susan G (Susan Grogan)
4. Guney (Guney Cedeno)
5. Webb (Hamilton Alexander)
6. King Cosmos (Henry Gomez)
7. De Carra (Leslie Carrabon) 
8. Yellows (David Morgan)
9. Panman Pat (Pat McNeilly) 

Best Lyrics: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

Best Melody: Beginner (Michael Moore)

Best Presentation: Beginner (Michael Moore)

Most Original: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

Best Rendition: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

Best Composition on a local topic: Guney (Guney Cedeno)

Most Humourous: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

Best Arrangement: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

People's Choice: Macomere Fifi (Tara Woods)

OCPA (Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes) Annual Awards - Sunday, October 20, 2013

Unofficial 2013 Calypso Monarch Results

Congratulations to MACOMERE FIFI....the 2013 CALYPSO MONARCH!

Second place: Structure
Third place: King Cosmos
Fourth place: Pan Man Pat 

Organization of Calypso Performing Artiestes (OCPA) presents - Two Kings and A Queen - Sunday, April 28, 2013

Two Kings and A Queen
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Windies Restaurant and Sports Bar
3330 Lawrence Ave. East

Featuring:
Dennis James
Redman
Macomere Fifi

TICKETS: $25.00   Call 416-445-3919  
Brunch 1:00      Showtime 2:30 pm     
Doors open at 12:00 noon 


Website: http://www.ocpacalypsoca.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ocpacalypsoca

2012 OCPA Annual Awards Brunch & Show

2012 Calypso Monarch Results - Congratulations Macomere Fifi

2012 “KAISO 365” CALYPSO MONARCH COMPETITION


Winner Macomere Fifi – Eulith Tara Woods
2nd Structure – Bryan Thornhill
3rd Dennis James 
4th Calypso Web – Hamilton Alexander
5th Beginner - Michael Moore
6th Connector – Joel Davis
7th Redman – Michael Thomas
8th Panman Pat - Pat Mc Neilly
9th The Crooner – Bill Newman


2012 “KAISO 365” CALYPSO MONARCH – SPECIAL AWARDS


BEST LYRICS: Structure – The Ship Wreck


BEST MELODY: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five


BEST PRESENTATION: Connector – Showcase We Culture


MOST ORIGINAL CALYPSO: Calypso Web – Grandpa I Can’t Understand


BEST RENDITION: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five 


BEST COMPOSITION ON A LOCAL TOPIC: Macomere Fifi – Never Again


MOST HUMOUROUS CALYPSO: Dennis James – Now I am Sixty-five


BEST ARRANGEMENT: Carlyle Bailey – Tell Me Why 


PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Macomere Fifi


Macomere Fifi also won the Calypso Monarch title in 1998, 1999, 2008 and 2010. Macomere Fifi will take home a cash prize of over $5,334.00, a 50” LED Colour TV and will travel to London, U.K for the 2013 Notting Hill Carnival, as part of an exchange programme with the Association of British Calypsonians (ABC). Britain’s 2011 Calypso Monarch Alexander D Great performed as a Special Guest on the Kaiso 365.


For more information contact OCPA at (416) 795-2722, email ocpacalypsoca@gmail.com or visit our website at www.ocpacalypsoca.com

OCPA Soca Showcase

Bring Yuh Rags.... Bring Yuh Flags.... Bring Yuh Colours....!!!

2010 SIZZLIN' SUMMER SOCA SHOWCASE featuring Canada's
top Soca artists, Saturday, July 10th at Thornhill Community Centre,

7755 Bayview Ave, Thornhill, ONTARIO

Delee *** Susan G *** Black I *** Nikki *** Connector

*** Villaz *** Yellows *** Naki with Neu Jenarashun & DJ Dubble Impack

*** PLUS direct from Trinidad SOCA sensation K.V. CHARLES ***

Doors Open 8pm Showtime 9:30pm -- $15. Adv. / $20. Door

For info: (416) 795-2722

OCPA 2009 Calypso Monarch Finalists

The finalists for the 2009 Calypson Monarch have been announced. Eight competitors will take on defending champion Macomere Fifi for the esteemed title.

Here are the finalists in Order of Appearance:

1. Brian Thornhill ~ Structure ~ Kaiso Forum
2. Bill Newman ~ Calypso Crooner ~ The Professionals
3. Susan Grogan ~ Susan G ~ Kaiso Forum
4. Denise Alexander ~ Spice ~ Kaiso Forum
5. Michael Moore ~ Beginner ~ The Professionals
6. Michael Thomas ~ Redman ~ Kaiso Forum
7. Tara Eulith Woods ~ Macomere Fifi (2008 defending champ) ~ The Professionals
8. Henry Gomez ~ King Cosmos ~ Kaiso Forum
9. Nzunaki Tuitt ~ Naki ~ The Professionals
* Reserve Leslie Carrabon ~ De Carra ~ Kaiso Forum
* in case one of the original eight finalists cannot perform on the night for any reason

OCPA's KAISO 365 Calypso Monarch Finals with take place on Saturday July 18th, 2009 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Exhibition Place, CNE Grounds). Tickets are $42.00 in advance; $45.00 at the door. For a list of ticket outlets, check your local Toronto Caribbean newspapers or call OCPA at 416-795-2722.

The nine finalists will perform two newly-composed calypsos before a panel of judges. Each song will be awarded points out of a maximum of 100 points divided into five (5) categories as follows:

Lyrics - 35
Melody - 20
Vocal Rendition - 25
Presentation - 10
Originality - 10

Cash prizes and gifts are awarded to the four (4) singers with the highest score out of a total of 200 points.

In addition, there will be the following special awards categories: Arrangement, Local Content, Humor, Background Vocals, and New Artiste.

OCPA (Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes) Website: http://www.ocpacalypsoca.com/index.php/kaiso-365

Good luck to all the contestants!!!

OCPA - Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes

This coming Saturday, April 25th, 2009 the OCPA presents the Battle of the Sexes at the Steelworkers Union Hall (Spadina & College) .

Click on the event poster for more details, as well as a listing of future events for the 2009 Caribana season.

2009 Calypso Tents Music Series

KAISO KAISO!!!

The 2009 ScotiaBank Caribana Festival is just around the corner. One of the first major events in North America’s biggest Caribbean festival is the Calypso Tents Music Series, produced by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes (OCPA). This much-anticipated music series features most of Toronto's top calypso singers performing all original works to capture the mood of the festival.

The 2009 Calypso Tents Music Series features two calypso “tents” that run every weekend from June 6th to July 5th (see details below). The Professionals and the KAISO FORUM “tents” are currently auditioning calypso singers for the series. Persons interested should call the OCPA Hotline (416) 795-2722. The series welcomes interest from new and younger artists.

2009 Calypso Tents Music Series
Saturday, June 6th 8pm THE PROFESSIONALS Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Sunday, June 7 4pm KAISO FORUM CAW Union Hall, 30 Tangiers Rd.
Saturday, June 13th 8pm THE PROFESSIONALS Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Sunday, June 14 4pm KAISO FORUM CAW Union Hall, 30 Tangiers Rd.
Saturday, June 20th 8pm THE PROFESSIONALS Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Saturday, June 20th 7pm KAISO FORUM Masonic Temple, 15 Chisholm Ave.
Saturday, June 27th 8pm THE PROFESSIONALS Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Saturday, June 27th 7pm KAISOFORUM Masonic Temple, 15 Chisholm Ave.
Saturday, July 4th 8pm THE PROFESSIONALS Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Sunday, July 5th 4pm KAISOFORUM CAW Union Hall, 30 Tangiers Rd.

Calypso is a popular music of the Eastern Caribbean and its infectious rhythms, its humorous lyrics and political / social commentaries have found loyal audiences in Toronto and in other major Canadian cities. The Calypso Tents Music Series has consistently featured the most recent songs of artists from Trinidad, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Jamaica, Aruba and Canadian-born singers.

For more information on the 2009 Calypso Tents Music Series please call (416) 795-2722.