The memories of patrons at De Nu Pub in Woodbrook on November 16 were jogged, as the iconic venue gave stage to a few artistes with popular parang soca songs. Executive member of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (Tuco), Joseph Adams, was first up with Dance the Soca, My Poor Piggy and Christmas Jam. But it was when he sang, Real Trini Christmas that the sentiment: "Oh, that's who sang that song," was expressed by some members of the audience.
Remember the days when a big part of the preparation for the Christmas holidays meant waxing the floor, buffing it and then giving the finishing touches with old newspaper? Well Ninja brought back some of those memories through the song Christmas Exchange. The different ways to cook ham, the smell of paint and the excitement of lighting the family Christmas were among the nostalgic feelings expressed by the artiste, before he delved into another Christmas classic, Wrong House.
Sereno, Take ah Drink, The Iron Man and Going Back Home were ditties rendered by calypsonian Poser (Sylvester Lockhart), before Wendy-Ann Fraser mounted stage to perform Every Christmas. Although she didn't sing any parang soca songs, she received a standing ovation, and was eventually called back to the stage after Kenny J's performance.