Renowned calypsonian, songwriter, comedian, and National Hummingbird Silver Medal recipient, Master Funny, also known as Donric Alfred Williamson, was laid to rest on Friday.
His life was celebrated in true calypsonian style, with family, friends, and colleagues paying tribute, some through heartfelt speeches, others through music.
According to his brother Randolf Williamson, Master Funny’s talent and love for the arts began at a young age, growing into a passion shared with Trinidad and Tobago.
“His love of music gripped his passion for music and calypso in particular. Even prior to this, he had a sharp sense of twisting words and events by implanting a double meaning into the simplest thought or word. His special gift had always captured the attention of his audience and sparked their imagination.”
General Secretary of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO), Shirlane Hendrickson, highlighted Master Funny’s legacy and cultural contribution to the musical genre.
“We, at TUCO, we are deeply touched and humbled and wish to state with boundless gratitude a hearty congratulations to all of his cultural efforts expended which ignited our spirit and creative talents and skills over the years. You see, he was not only a humorous singer and kaisonian, but his love for us and the promotion of the calypso art form truly cements, through visuals, the importance and the significance of the contributions made by the chantwells and griots of the past of our calypso art form.”
Master Funny’s hit songs include “Sweet Sweet Trinidad,” “How You Feel?,” “Two Knee,” “Accident Policy,” “Farmer Brown,” and more.