Christ the Calypsonian

George Mulrain, currently President of the Methodist Church of the Caribbean, talks about Christ the Calypsonian. Like calypso music itself, George originally comes from Trinidad and the concept emerges from his recognition of how calypso songs provide commentary on society in a way that illuminates and critiques culture and daily life. Calypso originally evolved as a way of spreading news around Trinidad. It pushed the boundaries of free speech as it was used to speak out on any and every topic. A Calypso Christ, suggests George Mulrain, can provide a fresh and relevant new image of Jesus that speaks to the realities of life.