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The Rapso Explosion
TriniSoca.com Reporters
Posted: March 11, 2006
Lyrics, rhyme and words of power were expressed on February 21st 2006, the night of 'Rapso Explosion'. The show was a collaboration among many Rapso supporters including Rapso icons Brother Resistance and Karega Mandela.
Rapso music, existing since the 1970's has survived till today. This unique sound emanating from Trinidad and Tobago has fused poetry with African rhythmic sounds which serve to empower and educate minds. The Rise of the Black Power Movement, pro-African sentimentalism along with trade unionism fuelled a music that could allow for the expression of the Black youth.
This type of thing, expression of young voices, has continued with groups such as 'Black Lyrics', 'Word Sound Power' and 'Kindred'. Other persons deeply involved in the artform and who performed at the Rapso Explosion are 'Jus Simple', 'Melody Maker', 'Culture Tonic' and 'Black Walker'.
All had strong presentations and performed at their best despite the rain that fell incessantly from the evening and into the night. The voice of Rapso music is strong and in good hands. As long as there is a story to tell, Rapso would be one of the vehicles for its expression.
Rapso Explosion 2006 in Pictures:
www.trinisoca.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5612
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