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A Palace State of Mind - The CD!

The launching of The 'De Original De Fosto Himself' CD turned out be more than that and I must tell you I was very impressed - this was a classy show that showcased the foundation that our Carnival stands on, classic calypso - he unwittingly launched the 2010 Carnival Festival. It felt like you were listening to one to one of the calypso tents as the wit and humor of Sprangalang was heard over the voice of culture radio Wack 901fm.com. I huddled next to my computer listening to Kenny Phillips and his crew welcome the international listeners to this gala event - the Carnival is here!

There were many artistes showcasing their talent. The pan talent rose to the top with Pantastic (Yohan Popwell and friends) harmonizing with De Fosto paying tribute to the late great Lord Kitchener - talk about clean, refined and sweet pan it was pantastic indeed! De Fosto's first selection from his new music was a tribute to the late Kelvin Pope (the Mighty Duke) after which he burned down the Mas Camp Pub with "Pan on Fire" one for the pan fraternity. He was smart enough to introduce members of Catelli All stars; he sang his tribute to "All Stars" with the hope (my thoughts) that they would be playing this song for the 2010 panorama competition - it is a really nice song and should sound pantastic indeed - we will have to wait see (well listen for the sweetness from the steel pan).

Winston "De Fosto" Scarborough was smart with every word uttered for this show but then again some may say that he spoke to much and complained a little bit too much. He did not forget to thank everyone who supported him and especially the media attending the show. He lamented the fact that he was 'robbed' so many times during competition but then pointed out that he is blessed and because of all that he went through he remained consistent and produced excellent music that documented the trials and tribulation of the people as only a real calypsonians could proclaim.

A Palace State of Mind ensures that the continuity of the calypso artform is in good hands now that the late great Lord Kitchener is gone to the after life. The music on the compact disc is a good social discourse and also has music for the panorama competition. Let see what happens if he enters the calypso competition this season. Will he be successful or will the hard hitting In a palace state of mind ostricize "De Original De Fosto Himself" to the calypso grave yard once again.

Final thoughts... the music rendered was first class calypso, the lyrics are biting with savvy implications of political satire and added melodic flavor for the pan purests. This is a well crafted calypso classic and a recording of music that should be added to your collection.  Congratulation to "De Original De Fosto Himself" for some really sweet calypso compositions and more so for launching the 2010 Carnival season.