Ocpa Finals 2005
Structure
Bryan Thornhill
Structure entered the Calypso Arena in the 1980's with the social commentary "Product of the Classroom". Since then he has been a regular in the yearly Pic O De Crop competitions in his native Barbados, where he developed his unique style of incorporating subtlety and humor into his art form. After immigrating to Canada in 1999 he took a three year hiatus from the art form. In 2002 he entered the OCPA sponsored Kaiso Monarch competition, where he placed 1st runner up.
Structure is currently the reigning monarch capturing this title in 2003 , 2004 and 2005 along with 10 of the 11 remaining categories, including the most coveted People's Choice Award.
The founder/manager of the Kaiso Forum Calypso Tent, is also actively involved in play writing and hopes to produce a full length play in Toronto quite soon. An avid sports fan, Structure also has a deep passion for Cricket and Dominoes.
Structure has held the position of Vice President of The Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes for two years and is a member of the Caribbean Cultural Committee, and sees himself as an advocate for this indigenous art form and pledges his continued support so see it grow from strength to strength until it attains the the recognition it so rightly deserves.
12 comments:
One of the best calypsonians I have seen in Canada for years. His stage performance is superb and he could teach some of the other calypsonians a thing or two. Great Jog, Keep up the good work.
Looking foward to seeing you perform in the finals this year.
Three times is a great achievement, four times is a fantastic achievement. Go for it!!!!
Big up Kaiso Forum! The best calypso tent in Toronto. Keep it up! Show everyone what a real "kaiso" tent is about!
Great talent ..... unmatched in North America. "Break a leg" in 2006!
very talented performer I want you to kick butts again four time in a row.
Structute, bring it home again in 2006. Remember who told you those words last year? Alright then.
The lyrical master has done it again- CCC hot fa so - keep up the good work Struckey
love your style and lyrics, hope you make it 4 in a row, always enjoy your performance. Like the way your whole body feels the music.
Keep the good work up BT and all the best for the season
From your fans: Andrea and Margaret in BARBADOS
managing a tent abd performing at a high standard takes talent and hard work. You are doing it quite well. You also have a great group of people around you. Great!! Keep it up.
K.C.
2007 is the year!! Watch out for de big "S"!!
A KING is a KING is a KING and WILL ALWAYS BE A KING!!!
Punkey
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