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Saturday, 14 February 2026 12:27
Panorama Finals: Where Legends Defend and New Champions Emerge
Dive deeper into Caribbean music and culture at Sokah2Soca—your go-to source for Soca, Calypso, and Carnival coverage. Originally published on Sokah2Soca, it is currently available for live streaming on Island Vybe Radio.
Carnival would never feel complete without Panorama. While the Single Pan, Small, and Medium Conventional bands all contribute to the excitement of the season, it's the Large Conventional Steelband Finals that truly capture the nation's attention.
This is the night we live for. When the sun sets and fiery musical arrangements ignite the pans, the Savannah transforms into a battlefield of brilliance. A champion will rise. Will reigning champions Will Exodus defend their crown? Will Duvonne Stewart lead the Renegades back to glory? Or will an unexpected contender shake up the order?
Let the bands play. Let the adrenaline surge through the players. Let the arrangers unleash their most daring ideas. Tonight, innovation meets tradition, passion meets precision, and the best of the best will claim the title.
A new—or repeat—champion is coming. We’re ready. Enjoy the show and watch as the top performers emerge.
Fans of our national instrument know that tonight is the Big Night for steelbands—and the world will be watching. Tune in via the radio feed or PPV to experience every note, every moment, every burst of steelband brilliance. We’ll have the radio broadcast linked right here in this post.
- Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah
- Scheduled Start Time: 7:00 PM
Order of Performance:
Order of Performance for the National Large Conventional Band
- First Citizens Supernovas—Rum & Coca Cola—Amrit Samaroo
- Massy Trinidad All Stars—The Will—Dr. Leon "Smooth" Edwards
- Bp Renegades—The Lizard—Duvonne Stewart
- Proman Starlift—Last Train—Dante Pantin
- Nutrien Silver Stars—Respectfully Yours—Ojay Richards
- Phase II Pan Groove—Trouble—Dr. Len "Boogsie" Sharpe
- T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps—Last Train—Clarence Morris
- Desperadoes—We Calypso—Carlton "Zanda" Alexander
- Republic Bank Exodus—Cyah Behave—Terrance "BJ" Marcelle
- Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra—Too Young To Soca—Kersh Ramsey
- Skiffle—Cyah Behave—Andre White
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Event: National Panorama Finals
Category: Large Conventional Bands
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Calypso ?
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Saturday, 14 February 2026 12:22
Machel Live At Flava Village: Welcome Back, WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM
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WACK Visual Radio is back on YouTube, and the community is genuinely glad to see them return. After a brief misunderstanding surrounding the broadcast of our stickfighting culture, it’s good to have clarity restored and the platform active again.
Today they’re live from Flava Village for the Machel Montano Live Show, and the timing couldn’t be better. Culture, music, and community—right where WACK belongs.
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Event: Machel Live At Flava Village
Streamed Live by WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Soca ?
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Tuesday, 10 February 2026 16:04
Dancing In The Streets x2 — A Chutney Soca Experience
This post first appeared on Sokah2Soca, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.
We present “Dancing In The Streets x2” for your listening pleasure... first the updated version performed by Machel Montano and Mela Caribe at the Chutney Soca Monarch Finals last night and then the original version. Trust us—you’ll love both. But... let’s not pretend the room was neutral. When Machel dropped the Indo‑Trini mix of “Dancing In The Streets,” half the audience went wild and the other half whispered, “He’s really doing that here?” Love it or hate it, the moment was unforgettable.
❌ What Went Wrong
This was the moment Machel made a critical misstep that likely cost him the crown. The flow of the performance on stage was amazing, but then...
- Timing: The Indo-Trini mix wasn’t released early enough to build momentum among Chutney Soca fans.
- Fusion Overload: The Soca segment at the end diluted the Chutney Soca vibe he had built earlier. Damn, why did he do that? He tried to be too inclusive, is my take on that.
- Missed Cultural Depth: Including Hindu lines sung by both Mela and Machel could have added authenticity and resonance with a crowd that was waiting for his performance and those who thought he should not be there. He could have left them speechless!
✅ What Went Right
- Stage Presentation: Machel delivered the best visual and performance package of the night.
- There was joy, and the energy he brought to the stage was electric.
- Rhythm Section: Keshav from Jus Now brought serious heat to the rhythm with a sweet interpretation that, I am certain, made DJ Private Ryan smile.
- Production: The Indo-Trini mix was solid, and DJ Private Ryan delivered a top-tier production.
- Vibe: The energy was undeniable—a feel-good track with Carnival soul and an Indo-Trini vibe that was certainly palpable.
Let’s Celebrate the Moment
Yes, it was a missed opportunity. Machel Montano could have repeated as Chutney Soca Monarch—but that’s water under the bridge. What he did give us was a track that feels damn good, a track that went beyond the musical divide and surely would have made Lord Shorty smile.
We witnessed the presence of a Soca Diva in the making:
We’ve known Mela Caribe from her work with DJ Private Ryan, but now, thanks to this collaboration with the Monk, she’s a household name. Well done, MM.
Finally—Cote Ci Cote La:
And to the critics who said Machel didn’t belong in the show—he gave your genre visibility, validation, and vibes. Yes, say it: C'est La Vie!
Until next time… that’s all she wrote, folks.
Let us continue to uplift and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Song Title: Dancing In The Streets
Artist/Performed by: Mela Caribe x Machel Montano x Dj Private Ryan
Flavor: Into-Trini Mix by Jus Now
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Soca
Original Song:
Producer - DJ Private Ryan
Writers—Shereese Edmund, Machel Montano & Ryan Alexander
Additional Production—Machel Montano
Bass & Additional Production - JusNow
Tassa Drums & Additional Percussions - Lunatix productions
Additional Pan - Michael the Pannist
Mixed & Mastered by - JusNow
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Sunday, 01 February 2026 15:44
Panorama Semis 2026 — The World Should Be Watching!
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It's "Pan in Yuh Pwefen" today, and the Queen’s Park Savannah is alive with the thunder and brilliance of Trinidad & Tobago’s finest steelbands, the best in the world. It’s the most breathtaking event of Carnival—a celebration of rhythm, unity, and musical mastery.
From the first strike of the tenor pan to the rolling basslines, this is Trinbago culture at its peak. The energy is unmatched. The artistry is world-class. And yes—the world is watching.
But here’s the truth: Pan Trinbago missed a moment.
This spectacular showcase deserved better promotion, better streaming, and a global push worthy of its magic. The steelpan is our national instrument. Panorama is our crown jewel. And the people—both at home and abroad—deserve seamless access to this cultural treasure.
Let’s celebrate the bands. Let’s amplify the music.
And let’s demand better visibility for the art form that moves us all.
Tego TV Link: https://tegotv.com/player/live/1
Let us continue to uplift and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Panorama 2026
Stage: Semi-Finals
Where: Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Steelband Music ?
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Our artists carry the culture not only during Carnival but every single day. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives, and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca continue to thrive.
This music is presented for your listening pleasure and promotional use only, in accordance with the “Fair Use” Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
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Listen to the live performances via Vibe CT 105 FM or watch the action live "On De Drag" via the "I am living my life" YouTube feed.
Live from the Drag: Streamed by I am Living my Life YouTube Page
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