3 Canal is a
Trinidadian
Trinidadians and Tobagonians, colloquially known as Trinis or Trinbagonians, are the people who are identified with the country of Trinidad and Tobago. The country is home to people of many different national, ethnic and religious origins. As a ...
band and leading proponent of
rapso, a musical style which combines elements of
calypso,
soca
Soca or SOCA may refer to:
Places
* Soča, a river in Slovenia and Italy
* Soča, Bovec, Slovenia
* Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, by ICAO code
* Soca, a village in Banloc Commune, Timiș County, Romania
* SoCa, Southern California
Other u ...
and
rap
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
. The group was formed in the mid-90s by John Isaacs, Wendell Manwarren and Roger Roberts. In 2020, the group's vocal lineup included Stanton Kewley in place of John Isaacs. 3 Canal has released numerous albums from the late 1990s to the present, including a greatest hits collection that includes songs from 1997 to 2004. 3 Canal celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019.
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Discography
* 1998: ''A Rakak Kie Bonay'' (Rituals Music)
* 1999: ''The Fire Next Time'' (Rituals Music)
* 2000: ''3 Canal 2000'' (Rituals Music)
* 2001: ''Heroes Of Wha?'' (Rituals Music)
* 2005: ''Jab Jab Say...'' (Machete Music)
References
Trinidad and Tobago musical groups