Calypso music, originating in Trinidad, uses syncopated rhythm and topical lyrics which may satirise local politics or comment on the issues of the day. Calypso tents feature a cadre of calypsonians who perform biting social commentaries on the happenings of the past year, political exposés or rousing exhortations to wuk up or "wine up", "jonesing", roll de bumper, guh down (pronounced "dung")  and "six-thirty" dance. Most recently, local variations of soca music have also featured prominently at the festival.
Calypso music from Trinidad uses rhythmic patterns and topical lyrics that often criticize local politics or discuss contemporary issues. Calypsonians in tents perform sharp social commentary, expose politics, or energize audiences with phrases like "wuk up" or "wine up", "jonesing", rolling the bumper, guh down (pronounced "dung"), and "six-thirty" dance. Soca music has also become a significant part of the festival in recent years.