"King David" - David Rudder

David Rudder is a Trinidadian singer-songwriter and calypsonian who has had a significant impact on the Caribbean region through his music. Rudder's music has been influential in promoting Caribbean culture, raising awareness about social and political issues, and showcasing the unique sound and style of Trinidadian calypso music.

Rudder's music has played an important role in promoting Trinidadian and Caribbean culture on the global stage. His music blends elements of calypso, soca, and other Caribbean rhythms to create a unique sound that has won him fans around the world. His songs often celebrate the Caribbean's vibrant culture, highlighting the region's food, music, and traditions.

In addition to celebrating Caribbean culture, Rudder's music has also raised awareness about social and political issues affecting the region. Many of his songs address issues such as poverty, crime, corruption, and social inequality, and call for action to address these problems. For example, his song "Haiti" highlights the plight of Haitians living in poverty and calls for a greater commitment to helping the country.

Rudder's music has also helped to showcase the unique sound and style of Trinidadian calypso music. Calypso is a traditional music style that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, and Rudder has helped to bring this genre to a wider audience through his innovative and dynamic approach. He has also incorporated elements of soca, a faster-paced dance music that has become popular in the Caribbean, into his music, creating a style that is uniquely his own.

Overall, David Rudder's impact on the Caribbean region through his music has been significant. He has helped to promote Caribbean culture, raise awareness about important social and political issues, and showcase the unique sound and style of Trinidadian calypso music. His contributions to the region's music scene have made him a beloved icon in the Caribbean and beyond.

By Tony Deyal

Stupidest Politicians

As a believer and not a beaver, I tried to find out who are “The Top Ten Stupidest Politicians” in the world. One list included Donald Trump (of course) and Sarah Palin. Then I thought of the Caribbean politicians in the mix with some leading the charge of the shite brigade. Before any of you are angry because I used this term, Wiktionary said, it is “A foolish or deceitful person who is useless.” In terms of Jamaica, The Gleaner, wrote, “Politicians in Jamaica are among the worst paid in the region, but that could be a reflection of the performance.” The Gleaner makes the point that almost a J$100 billion is being suck annually from the national economy by crime and corruption.

Former Trinidad prime minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, immediately after Tropical Storm Tomas hit Barbados, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines made it clear, “We will have to look at ways in which we would be able to assist. But you would recall my comments earlier this year, when I said there must be some way in which Trinidad and Tobago would also benefit.” The Barbados government was taken to task by the Barbados Today (BT) newspaper which quoted talk show host and attorney-at-law, Sade Jemmott, “I honestly hate how this government insists on making unforced errors. Like why in this climate would you just up and rename Independence Day of all things?” BT added, “This reflects the sentiment of many people who are still baffled by the decision. It is what the Americans might term being ‘tone deaf’. The one good thing that came out of it all is that whether our prime ministers preached, or Samsung, we still have a way to go to catch up with the US and India.

*Tony Deyal was last seen asking the Prime Minister of Trinidad who shut the floodgates to stop the free money coming to his country from the Gates Foundation? This leads to the global question, “What do they call any Prime Minister when the person enters Parliament?” An inside joke.