Ramgoonai recorded her first crossover tune in 1987, entitled "Chutney Soca", and gained moderate success in the calypso tents.

By the 1920s, calypso tents were set up at Carnival for calypsonians to practice before competitions; these have now become showcases for new music.

He is unusual as a calypsonian in the fact that his instrument was the piano, (not exactly the best instrument for the calypso tent.)

Melody began singing in the calypso tents in the mid-1940s and was one of the leaders of the Young Brigade tent during the 1950s and early 1960s.

More than once, she entered a calypso tent and dragged Pretender out mid-performance.

Cheryl Byron performs rapso in calypso tents for the first time, beginning the popularization of rapso.

The calypso tents also open in early January and provide a platfom for the island's best calypso stars to showcase their latest songs.

The price of admission to a calypso tent is from $4 to $6 for about three hours of entertainment.

Modern influences from Trinidad have organized the Carriacou song style, and there are competitions similar to calypso tents on the island.

In 1912, calypso was recorded for the first time and the following decade saw the arrival of calypso tent.