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“Lani K” (born Jalani Kojo) grew up in the Belmont section of
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. As the son of two-time
Calypso Queen Twiggy (Ann-Marie Parks-Kojo), “Lani K” definitely was birthed into
the tradition of
Calypso & Soca
music. From his youthful days, he was a constant performer in
the primary school calypso monarch competitions. Over the
years he has honed his skills as a songwriter and producer. He performed tributes for
both internationally-acclaimed Calypso Monarch Dr. Leroy “Black Stalin” Calliste,
and the
legendary calypsonian Cecil “Maestro” Hume.
“Lani K” made his
2013 Calypso Tent
debut at the Kaiso
House Tent in Port
of Spain, Trinidad,
with his self-penned
tune “Old Time
Days.” According to
Trinidad journalist
(January 17, 2013)
David Cuffy “....he
exhibited fine voice
and stage craft in
an impressive 2013
Kaiso House Tent
debut...” his impact
was dynamic!
The
2013 season
continued with more
featured
performances around
Trinidad & Tobago,
with many standing
ovations in each
performance. In the
midst of the season,
he collaborated with
Black Stalin on the
2013 release “Better
Days.” “Lani
K”
capped off the 2013
season by being
invited to perform
as guest artiste in
the United States,
and appeared in New
York and New Jersey
at the latter’s Caribbean Carnival.
Making an impact
for years to come... “Lani
K” is carrying the
torch of the Calypso
tradition and
blazing the trail
for Soca!
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