Ignatius "De Invader" Tisin, St Lucia's only masked calypsonian is celebrating 25 years in the business. He started off in the St. Lucian entertainment business on January 31st, 1983. Papa Vader who is a three-time Calypso Monarch, seven-time Roadmarch Monarch, one-time Extempo Monarch, three-time Soca Monarch, one-time King of Kings and the reigning Buy local Monarch says that he is extremely proud of his achievements. In an exclusive interview with Tropicalfete he indicated that since retirement is not in his vocabulary he has no plans to switch off the microphone.
The first calypsonian to be inducted in the St. Lucia calypso Hall of Fame and also the first to receive the St. Lucia Medal of Merit - Gold (SLMM) for his meritorious service in the development of the performing arts in
St. Lucia.
Invader is also celebrating 20 years since his chart making No. 1 hit "Walk & Wine" which will be released as a remix for carnival 2K8. This year's carnival launch will be based on Invader's Walk & Wine 1988 to Soca today 2008.
Look out for all new releases for carnival 2008. COMING SOON
I am looking forward to seeing you perform "live" in Barbados on May17th among the Caribbean Soca greats. It's been a little while since you haven't graced the Bajan stage so we know you're gonna make it Papa-licious. Until then-keep in touch Papa
