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Calypsonians bid farewell to Mighty Terror
The calypso fraternity said its final goodbyes to the "golden voice" of Fitzgerald Cornelius Henry, better known as The Mighty Terror, yesterday. His funeral was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain and was attended by many calypsonians, entertainers, dignitaries and Culture Minister Joan Yuille-Williams.
Machel Montano sets record with Road March 2007 win
Soca superstar Machel Montano secured more than ten times the amount of airplay of his nearest rival on the streets with his song, "Jumbie", to win the 2007 National Road March title. It is the third time Montano, 33, has won the title. He first won the title in 1997 for his smash hit "Big Truck". Last year, his collaboration with Patrice Roberts on the song "Band of the Year" earned him another title.
Jumbie on the way to claim Road March 2007
Machel Montano’s Jumbie has without a doubt shattered the hopes of all other Road March contenders for Carnival 2007, as no other song was played as much at the judging point in downtown Port-of-Spain yesterday afternoon. It boomed from the music trucks and flowed from the lips of the masqueraders; Jumbie, Jumbie, over and over again.
Cro Cro wins Calypso Monarch 2007
Cro Cro on Sunday claimed his fourth National Calypso Monarch title when he performed a humorous calypso entitled "Nobody Ain't Go Know" before the judges at the 2007 edition of the Dimanche Gras at the Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain.
Iwer George reclaims Soca Monarch from Shurwayne
Iwer George is the 2007 International Power Soca Monarch, while Bajan artiste, Biggie Irie, captured the Groovy Soca Monarch title at Friday's finals of the competitions at Hasely Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.
Destra deals with hecklers
Soca diva Destra Garcia gave the Bacchanal Wednesday crowd a tongue lashing after they threw glow sticks at her on stage during her performance. The fiery singer whose big hit this season is titled "I Dare You" reportedly chastised patrons saying: "Don't behave like jackasses. It's hard enough for a woman running a band by herself in this industry. So don't behave like a jackass."
Soca stalwart Ellis Chow Lin On dies suddenly
The local entertainment industry reacted with shock and sadness to the news of the death of soca music pioneer Ellis Chow Lin On. Chow Lin On died yesterday morning. He was rushed to the St Clair medical Complex on Wednesday evening, after he fainted while supervising a recording session at Carl "Beaver" Henderson's studio for Shurwayne Winchester, whom he managed.
Violence smears MTV Tempo Turns One
A stabbing, several fist fights and a poorly organised programme marred the local leg of MTV Tempo first anniversary concert series, Tempo Turns One, on Saturday night. The crowd was sent running in all directions during Machel Montano and Xtatik's performance, when a group of young men clashed in the middle of the venue in the carpark of the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
Debate over Caribana 2006 success in full swing
Yesterday on Olympic Island, they danced to soca, feasted on jerk chicken, and enjoyed island vibes for the last time as this year's Caribana festival came to a close. But if you thought the squabbling over the administration and funding of Caribana was over, guess again.
Caribana 2006 revels in multiculturalism
A kaleidoscope of wild colour and vibrating hips swirled slowly -- ever so slowly --along Lake Shore Blvd. W. yesterday as Caribana enchanted the city for its 39th year. You've got to love a parade that doesn't really get underway until almost four hours after its scheduled start time and yet still has an estimated one million revellers dancing along under the hot sun without complaint.
Caribana 2006 - supposedly bigger than ever
This year's Caribana festival, with tomorrow's signature colourful parade, will be the biggest ever, organizers say, despite the months of political wrangling that delayed preparations for the annual event. "It's not only a black community affair," festival chief executive officer Eddison Doyle said yesterday. "It's for all Torontonians. Let's enjoy and see what each other has to offer."
Police to use cameras for Caribana
Toronto Police say they plan to use security cameras to watch over the partiers who crowd a downtown stretch of Yonge Street every Caribana weekend, a move praised by local businesses and organizers of the Caribbean festival. Police would not say how many cameras are being rolled out, but said each one will be marked by a sign warning people they are under police surveillance.
Bunji Garlin and Faye Ann Lyons engaged
Soca sweethearts Bunji Garlin and Faye-Ann Lyons revealed that they have become engaged during their performance at Saturday's Soca For Summer concert at the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain.
Caribana 2006 to be renamed Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The City of Toronto is working with a Mas band group to put on this year's version of Caribana despite the Caribbean Cultural Committee's demands to continue staging the popular summer festival.
Sarika on Sidiki success with Bunji
Chutney singer Sarika says the success of her hit making collaboration with Soca Monarch Bunji Garlin has left her sailing on cloud nine. The petit JMC 3Veni front-liner said, however, the overwhelming response by soca fans to the remix of her hit Chutney Soca single "Doi Festival" (better known as Sidiki) is yet to really sink in.
Caribana 2006 in jeopardy
Controversy over who will put on Caribana this summer heated up yesterday when the group that organized the festival in past years vowed to stage the event again - with or without city funding.
Carnival 2006 winners announced - Machel and Patrice Roberts win Road March
The song, "Band Of The Year", by Patrice Roberts and Machel Montano, has won the national Road March title, with "Threads Of Joy" by Brian MacFarlane declared winner in the Large Band category. Last year, he was triumphant when he designed and led his first full presentation The Washing ByFireByWater and took home the medium band title.
Man alleges attack by Machel and Slaughter
Police are investigating a report from a San Fernando man that he was attacked and beaten by a group of men, but Dawg E Slaughter who said he was on the scene when the incident occured, yesterday described the allegation as one of "all kinda madness". The alleged altercation supposedly occurred around 9 p.m. on Carnival Monday at Grey Street, St Clair.
Machel vs Machel for Road March 2006
It was Machel Montano against himself yesterday at the Queen's Park Savannah, Downtown Port of Spain, Adam Smith Square and Victoria Square as his Road March contender, the melodious "Band of the Year" featuring Patrice Roberts, edged ahead of his dizzying "Scandalous".
Soca music is not devil music - Bounty Killer
"Some people say soca music is devil music but soca music is of the people and any music of the people could never be devil music," Bounty Killer said referring to comments made by Jamaican reggae artiste I Wayne last year. Bounty Killer publicly urged the soca artistes he saw perform on the night to continue doing the music they love.
Shock as Shurwayne Winchester sweeps National Soca Monarch Finals
Shock then anger was the reaction of the majority upon the announcement that Shurwayne Winchester had dethroned Bunji Garlin to capture the 2006 International Soca Monarch title. Even before the pronouncement was ended the crowd began to boo and call for Bunji. Thankfully, unlike in previous years when the people did not agree with the judges decision at the Soca Monarch finals, there was no violence.
Bullets fly at Licensing Fete 2006
Several people were hit by rubber bullets when police opened fire on a massive crowd thronged outside the Licensing Fete 2006, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, in the early hours of yesterday morning. Earlier, the police had fired in the air to gain control of the crowd which it was feared was getting out of hand.
Jamaica Carnival kicks off
As the 2006 carnival season bears down in Jamaica, organisers and patrons alike are busy making last minute preparations, in anticipation of another year of excitement. Bacchanal Jamaica, which officially launched their 'Lost Empires' Carnival 2006 on January 17th, still maintains their regular features and are working on upgrading other vital aspects to the season.
Beenie and Elephant Man to perform in Soca Monarch 2006
Popular Jamaican dancehall acts Beenie Man and Elephant Man are coming for Soca Monarch 2006 - but not as the hosts of the soca competition however. They will be guest artists.
Vincy Artists Trespassing On Trinidad Carnival 2006?
While some people believe in the garbage that Trini Carnival should be for Trini artists only, and Bajan Crop Over for Bajan artists only, etc. - Vincy has got different plans. Last year - it was Jamesy P with Nookie stomping down his mark. Now this year - the stage has been set and shot for a new Vincy artist.
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