Calypso History Month: The heartbeat of a nation in celebration, conflictAttorney and TUCO public relations officer Rondell Donawa -Without question, calypso remains the heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago. The roots of this tradition stretch back to enslaved Africans, who used the art form as a tool of resistance and commentary. The Trinbago Unified Calypso Organisation (TUCO), the body that governs the art form, is hosting its annual Calypso History Month. “Calypso History Month honours the legacy of our pioneers, celebrates the creativity of today’s artistes, and charts a vibrant course for the future. Officially designated as Calypso History Month since 2002, this year’s events began in mid-September and will run until mid-November.