The nickname of the Trinidad and Tobago national football team, the Soca Warriors, refers to this musical genre.
The socially aware or satirical lyrics are usually performed by a female singer called a chantwell, and is accompanied by dancers in colorful skirts and headdresses.
[1] Calypso, with its satirical and socio-political lyrics, was developed in the 18th century as a fusion of African and French music styles.
In 1984, a Vincentian musician named Becket released a song called "Horne fug Dem", which helped defeat the ruling party in that year's election.
[2] The lead singer from the band Mattafix, known for their hit single "Big City Life", lived in St. Vincent for many years.
Also, the ever popular Award Winning Soca Artist "MaddZart", who is noted for his collaboration with Kevin Lyttle in the hit song 'Turn Me On' and his most recent launch of the Caribbean Nights Series in NYC, as well as his 2016 songs 'Function', 'Roll Bumper', 'Larger than Life', 'Designated Drinker' and 'All Hands' reaching radio station globally.