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Machel Montano Wins His First Calypso Monarch Title: Trinidad & Tobago Calypso Finals 2024
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February 14, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
Tonight, the Grandstand at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, came alive for the Calypso Monarch Competition 2024. Party, social, and political topics shone brightly as the deserving finalists attempted to sway the judges in their favor. Would there be a new or repeat monarch adding to the list of Calypso Kings now monarchs that started back in 1939? It would take much for the current crop of artists to accomplish what Chalkdust (9 wins), Sparrow (8 wins), or Stalin's 5 wins have attained, but the show has to go on, and tonight was a good night for Calypso!
This year, the competition was held on February 11, 2024, at the Queen's Park Savannah, the Calypso Mecca, and the home of the Dimanche Gras. Twelve finalists competed for the coveted crown, facing the reigning monarch, Ta'zyah O'Connor, and the Tobago monarch, Dillon Thomas. Among the finalists were some familiar names, such as Brian London, Helon Francis, Karene Asche, Kurt Allen, Chuck Gordon, and Winston "Gypsy" Peters. Also adding some spice to the finals were newcomers Aaron Duncan, Stacey Sobers, and Mr. D.N.A. himself, Mical "Mical Teja" Williams.
However, the most surprising and exciting finalist was none other than Machel Montano, the Soca superstar who has dominated the carnival scene for decades. Montano, who is known for his high-energy, fast-paced, and often unpredictable on-stage performances, decided to return to his musical roots and enter the calypso arena. Motivated by his current studies at the University of the West Indies, he penned a Calypso gem that lit a fire in his Calypso roots, leading to the Calypso finals. He was awesome on stage tonight! Montano delivered a stunning performance at the finals, singing "Soul of Calypso" that had the audience going wild and YouTube chat boxes breaking the speed limit for one's ability to read the posts.
At the end of the night, the results were announced, and Montano was crowned the new Calypso Monarch, making history as the first artist to win both the Soca Monarch and the Calypso Monarch titles. Most online viewers who watched the show expected Machel to win and he did!
Montano's win was widely celebrated and praised by fans, media, and fellow artists, who hailed him as a versatile and talented musician and a true ambassador of Caribbean culture. Montano, who has been in the music industry for over 40 years, said he was humbled and honored by the recognition and vowed to continue to promote and preserve the legacy of Calypso and Soca music.
The results were as follows:
- Machel Montano
- Karene Asche aka Calypso Princess
- Roderick Gordon
- Mical "Mical Teja" Williams
- Helon Francis
- Stacey Sobers
- Aaron Duncan
- Kurt Allen
- Ta'zyah O'Connor
- Winston "Gypsy" Peters
- Brian London
- Dillon "Dilly Suede" Thomas
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Event: National Calypso Monarch Finals 2024
Origin: Port of Spain, Trinidad
Genre: Calypso
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Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
While steelband aficionados converged at Queens Park Savannah, another notable competition took place down south at Skinner Park, San Fernando. It was time for the Chutney Soca Monarch Competitions. Yes, I said competitions since a Chutney Soca Monarch, Queen of Chutney Soca, Intellectual Chutney Monarch, and Traditional Chutney Monarch were crowned on that night.
So let's catch up with all the monarchs at this time:
- The newly crowned Chutney Soca Monarch is Rick "Rick Ram" Ramoutar. He sang a song titled "Luuuzzaarr."
- The newly crowned Queen of Chutney is Rawytee Ramroop.
- The Intellectual Chutney Crown was won by Nailah Blackman. She sang a song titled "Jam of the Year.".
- The Traditional Chutney Crown was won by Rakesh Yankaran.
Congratulations are extended to all the winners and those who participated in the competition.
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Competition: Chutney Soca Monarch
Origin: Skinner Park, San Fernando, Trinidad
Genre: Chutney Soca, Traditional Chutney, Intellectual Chutney music
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Catch The Road Ready Wave: Trinidad Carnival 2024 Road Ready Mixtape by DJ Kirsh
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February 11, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
It is time to get on the road, and we think that doing it with family and friends is the real deal! For that reason, we are happy to post this mixtape by a member of the Island Vybe/Soca2Soca family. This mixtape is from one of our own, so go ahead and share this post and make this mixtape a must-have for the road and your music library. We are proud to feature this mixtape.
So here we go, are you ready to feel the vibes of Trinidad's Carnival 2024? If so, you need to check out the latest mixtape by Dj Kirsh, titled “Road Read (2024 Trinidad Soca Mix)”. This mixtape features some of the hottest soca tunes for Carnival 2024. Whether you are planning to hit the road with your carnival masquerade band or just enjoy the music from home, this mixtape will get you in the mood for the greatest show on earth.
DJ Kirsh is a talented and versatile DJ who specializes in Soca, Dancehall, Reggae, and Afrobeat. He has been spinning at various events and parties across the Caribbean and North America, and he has gained a loyal fan base for his energetic and creative mixes. Kirsh is a staple of Island Vybe radio, and you can always check the radio station's schedule to tune in to Kirsh as he plays the best music for his adoring fans.
“Road Read (2024 Trinidad Soca Mix)” is a 1 hour and 45-minute mix that showcases some of the best Soca songs from 2024; most of these songs were originally posted to Sokah2Soca. You will hear tracks from artists like the late Ricardo Drue, Kes, Nailah Blackman, Voice, Lyrikal, Patrice Roberts, Farmer Nappy, and many more.
You can listen to “Road Read (2024 Trinidad Soca Mix)” by DJ Kirsh on Soundcloud right here on Sokah2Soca. You can also follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for more updates and mixes. Don’t forget to share this mixtape with your friends and family, and let them know that soca is the best music in the world. Enjoy?
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mixtape Title: Road Ready Mix Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2024
Curated and mixed by: DJ Kirsh
Origin: Philadelphia/Baltimore USA
Genre: Soca
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Calypso Finals 2024: Who will be the next Calypso Monarch of Trinidad & Tobago?
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February 11, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
The stage is set for the grand finale of the National Calypso Monarch competition, which will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain. Twelve talented calypsonians will vie for the coveted crown and the chance to dethrone the reigning monarch, Ta’Zyah O’Connor.
The finalists were selected from a pool of 40 semi-finalists who performed at the Calypso Fiesta on February 3, 2024, at Skinner Park in San Fernando. The event was well attended by calypso lovers who enjoyed a variety of songs ranging from social commentary to humor to political satire.
Among the finalists are some familiar names as well as some newcomers. The veteran calypsonians include Karene Asche, Kurt Allen, Chuck Gordon, Stacey Sobers, and Winston “Gypsy” Peters, who have all won the title before. They will face stiff competition from the younger generation, such as Aaron Duncan, Brian London, Helon Francis, Mical “Mical Teja” Williams, and Nigel Gobin.
One of the most surprising and exciting finalists is none other than soca superstar Machel Montano, who returned to his musical roots with his song Soul of Calypso. Montano, who has won several international soca titles, said he was thrilled to be back in the historic venue and to share the stage with the best calypsonians in the country.
The finals will also feature the Tobago Monarch, Dillon Thomas, who earned his spot by winning the Tobago Calypso Monarch competition on October 2023, at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet. Thomas impressed the judges with his song, "It Wasn't Me", which highlighted what was known as the THA "audiogate" bacchanal.
The current crop of Calypsonians has a long way to go to come close to the exploits of singers like the Mighty Sparrow with 8 wins, the Mighty Chalkdust with 9 wins, and Black Stalin with 5 wins. Our post photo features the one they will always call the Calypso King of the World - The Mighty Sparrow.
The Calypso Monarch finals are expected to be a spectacular show of music, creativity, and culture as the finalists showcase their skills and talents to the judges and the audience. The winner will not only receive the prestigious title and a cash prize but also the honor of representing the art form of calypso, which is an integral part of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival.
The finalists/order of appearance:
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Reserve: Victoria Cooper Rahim (Queen Victoria) – The Enemy
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Calypso Monarch Finals 2024
Origin: Grand Stand, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Genre: Calypso
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music; it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share them and rob the artists of needed income! I, nor this blog, make any claims of ownership over any of the videos, songs, photos, or graphics used for this post because they all belong to their respective owners.
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