In today's society, calypso music has attained an unprecedented level of reach, influence, and acceptance. However, in that lies a new challenge for today's calypsonian to remain relevant and lyrically powerful in such a fast-paced world. The Calypsonian must continue to carefully assess the playing field and, when necessary, examine and reinvent their style to suit. Above all, the calypso vine must continue to bear fruit and nourish young bards with the understanding and capacity to analyse soc