Dawn Edwards popularly known as Lady D has been singing in Calypso competitions since 2009. Though her love for singing was first fostered in church, Dawn could not resist Calypso and all it stood for and became consumed by it.
This year, Dawn’s Calypso “Going Back Normal” was not selected for the Senior Calypso Monarch Final but the song’s message of returning to pre-COVID days when socialising with each other and artistes performing in front of large audiences were allowed is a dream reflected by many.
In the song, Lady D sang of the finalists performing virtually from the National Cultural Centre (NCC) stage. The vibes hit differently when there is not a physical audience, she bemoaned. But performing virtually was not the only thing the singer was distressed about. While she was initially drawn to Calypso for its social commentary and singers being able to freely express themselves in light entertainment, the same cannot be said about the genre today.
