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 may mock local politics or comment on current issues. Calypsonians perform biting social commentary, expose politics, or inspire action 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 prominent feature of the festival.