Calypso King Heads to US for Surgery | Barbados News

Adrian AC Clarke, Barbados’ newly crowned Pic-o-De-Crop Calypso Monarch, is hitting the road to the US for urgent spinal surgery—right around his birthday—to remove two calcified discs pressing on his spinal cord. His victory celebrations and upcoming gigs are on hold until at least October, as he hopes for a swift recovery. While his win was decisive, some fans questioned other performers’ placements, sparking heated debate in the calypso community. Meanwhile, the National Cultural Foundation praised the event’s execution despite last-minute venue changes due to a state funeral, highlighting their adaptability in honoring national heroes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0168828b9f656a13