Eric powder has been a part of the Trinidad and Tobago entertainment circuit for many years. coming from Tobago Eric has won a number of accolades and in the early 1990s he ventured into the calypso arena with two songs "We run out of parts" and "Powder on pan" that took him into the semi finals of the National Calypso Monarch Competition in Skinner Park San Fernando.singing out of the Spectakula Tent. The folowing year he was back at Spectakular winning the hearts of fans. Over the years he sang a wide range of songs. These songs ranged from Chutney to calypsos done in some of the old masters style.

In Tobago Eric is an integral part of the entertainment and cultural industry having acted in movies like the "Turn of the Tide" and also in the television series. He has proven to be one of Tobago's prolific writers and his humourist roles are priceless. One can find Eric playing Santa Claus at local Christmas events or judging cultural events. His voice is a familiar one on the Tobago airwaves as he has been a regular host on Radio Tambrin for the past ten years.

This year (2008) Eric Christmas offering "Presidential Parang" a  song dedicated to the new President of the United States of America Barack Obama has taken the country by storm. It is a regular part in all the local radio stations rotations.Barack,Barack,Barack is on everyones lips.  From information that I have received the song is very popular in New York Washington and Florida where it is receiving tremendous airplay on the radio stations.

rixon-powder1.jpgPresidential Parang is produced by Rixon Powder(Eric's son) and the sound engineering was done by Mauri Hall the son of a famous Trinbagonian Tony Hall. The entire production was done in Tobago.

This song shows the musical depth of Eric powder and I am sure that for the coming Christmas Season everyone in T&T and by extension the Caribbean and those who are part of the Caribbean diaspora will be sing Barack, Barack, Barack while partying and enjoying the festive season in a manner that only we caribbean people know how. Copies are available at leading CD outlets in T&T and also in the U.S.A.

If you cannot find one give Eric a call Home Telephone: 1-868-639-0782   Mobile Telephone: 1-868-480-8658    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .ttThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it





PRESIDENTIAL PARANG

Verse 1:                       
Ah want a Visa for Christmas
Got to go America,
Tell the Embassy don’t make fuss
Celebrate with Obama.
Done call mi friends and them already
To organise a Parang Band,
From Hawaii to Miami
We serenading, that’s the plan.
From gate to gate, plate after plate
We moving from state to state,
V.P. Biden say to have no fear
Parang start in the State of Delaware.
Chorus:
Bring your Marac, shake your “Shack Shack”
Barack (Three times)
Proud to be black
Barack (Three times)
No more war in Iraq.
Barack (Three times)
Change we need- Yes we can
Barack (Three times)
Presidential Parang.

Verse 2:
His father- African from Kenya
Mother- White American,
Race for him, never a factor
He sees all human beings as one.
A graduate of Harvard Law School
His eyes set on his profession,
At Sidley Austin in Chicago
He met young Michelle Robinson.
That was his mate, she gave him faith,
To succeed and elevate
First Lady Michelle, Malia-Ann, Sasha,
God bless you and all America.
(Chorus)

Verse 3:
Energy Policy and Health care
Tax cuts and new jobs you will find,
“Send all of our kids to College
No child shall be left behind.”
These are the words of our new leader
Commitment to Americans,
Since the big Wall Street disaster
Unveil his Economic Plans.
In the Debates, he showed his weight,
Made Mc Kain so desperate
Vicious forces promote a smear campaign
In the end, Barack dignity shall reign.
(Chorus)

(Additional chorus to end)
Barack (Three times)
Parang in the White House
We eating black cake and souse.
Barack (Three times)
Change we can believe in
Bring Mc Kain and Palin.
Barack (Three times)
Let’s jump and celebrate
Put piece ah ham in mi plate.
Barack (Three times)
Democrats/Republicans
Come and join the parang.
Barack (Three times)
Let us bond together
We have to save America.
Barack (Three times)
Thank you Madelyn Dunham
For your strength and wisdom.
Barack (Three times)
Trinidad/Tobago
Yes, we love you also.
Barack (Three times)
One Caribbean voice
Say you are the right choice.

End.

Credits:
Composed and sung by Eric Powder
Produced by Rixon Powder for RICPOW PRODUCTION.
Live Cuatro by Lawrence “Wax” Crooks
Mandolin by Ronnie Kallicharan
“Shack shack” by Recardo David
Background Vocals by Janelle Winchester.
Engineered by Mauri Hall- Vengeance Media
For bookings: call 1-868-639-0782 or 1-868-480-8658.

Eric Powder's Bio

MEDIA EXPERIENCE:

Radio Tambrin 92.7 FM (June 1998-present)
Sales Representative-Generated over $100,000.00 in Sales Revenue each Year
Freelance Broadcaster-Provided colour commentary for numerous broadcasts during major events including, but not limited to; Carnival, Tobago Fest, Heritage Festival, Easter Tuesday Sports and Baker’s Scouting For Talent
Programme Host- Hosted “Kaiso Ole Road” from 1998 to 2005 and “Wake Up Tobago” from January 2003 to December 2006. Also host “Ballroom Sunday” each Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day from 1999 to 2005
Audio Visual Media Television (January 1990-July 1990)
Freelance Programme Producer-Produced and hosted weekly program called “Tobago Today”
Tobago Newspapers Limited (June 1985-December 1998)
Sales Representative- Generated over $60,000.00 in Sales Revenue each Year
Freelance Writer-Wrote weekly Short Story Column entitled “Proverbial Warning” and covered Entertainment News through written articles
National Broadcasting Service Radio 610 Tobago (January 1983-June 1998)
Sales Representative-Generated over $30,000.00 in Sales Revenue each Year
Freelance Broadcaster- Provided colour commentary for numerous broadcasts during major events including, but not limited to; Carnival and Heritage Festival Events. Also scripted and voiced numerous Radio Commercials.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE:

Supporting Actor (Role of ‘Whiskey’), The Reef Television Series-Season One (May 2008)
Founding Member/President, Tobago Writers’ Forum (July 1987-March 1994)
Founding Member/Treasurer, Roxborough Composite School Past Pupils’ Association (April 1987-March 1989)
President, Scarborough Roman Catholic Parent Teachers Association (September 1985-September 1987)
Lead Actor (Role of ‘Chico’), Turn of The Tide-Television Series and Movie (July 1983-December 1986)
Keyboardist, Jerry Stewart Orchestra (June 1981-December 1984)
Founding Member, Tobago Theatre Company (September 1977)
Founding Member/President, Tobago Rotaract Club (July 1977-June 1979)
Founding Member/Vocalist/Keyboardist, Earth Foundation Brass (January 1977-June 1981)

HONORS AND AWARDS
Windward Carnival Development Committee Outstanding Contribution To Windward Carnival- February 2006
Tobago Carnival Development Committee Second Runner Up-Tobago Calypso Monarch- February 1996
National Action Cultural Committee Winner-Tobago Young King- February 1996
Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organization First Runner Up-Tobago Talkalypso Competition- July 1995
Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organization Winner-Tobago Talkalypso Competition- July 1994
Tobago Carnival Development Committee First Runner Up-Tobago Calypso Monarch- February 1994
National Carnival Commission Semifinalist-National Calypso Monarch- February 1994
National Action Cultural Committee Top Twenty Stars of Gold-December 1994
World Of Poetry Golden Poet Award 1990-November 1990
Roxborough Composite Secondary School Past Pupils’ Association Significant Contribution To Culture Silver Anniversary Award-July 1989
Tobago Scouting For Talent First Runner Up-November 1984
Scouting For Talent Best Dramatist/Humourist-December 1982
Scouting For Talent Best Dramatist/Humourist -December 1981
Scouting For Talent Best Dramatist/Humourist -December 1978
Scouting For Talent Best Dramatist-December 1977