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The highly anticipated National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NPATT) 2009 finals took place at the Arima Velodrome last night and continued into early Sunday morning with the announcement of the results. As I write this post I am listing to the guest performance of San Jose Serenaders as the judges finalize the results.  As expected, the music was sweet, the beat infectious and with the crowd on hand dancing the night away it was a show of shows culminating with the crowning of champion of Parang 2009. Some fortunate people (International listeners/viewers) were able to see the entire show live via WACK Radio Television subsidiary feed via the Internet. This is noteworthy since WACK radio has now given Parang an international audience and placed them on the center stage for bigger things and future international performances. These expatriates were fortunate to view this show without cost; it was apparent that they enjoyed the entire show judging from their interaction and reactions to the music in the WACK Radio 'Shout Box'.  Some opinions expressed stated that the traditional parang is on the way out - the music has changed just as the other music genres have changed.  However, it was a glorious night of/for Parang - well done and congratulations to everyone involved!

Drum Roll ... And here are the results (2:11 AM Sunday Morning)                                                                  

1. Los Alumnos de San Juan (185 points)                

2. Amantes de Parranda (177.25 points)

3. La Familia de Camona y Amigos (167 points)

4. Los Amigos Cantadores (165.75 points)

5. Voces Jovenes (156.5 points)

6. La Familia De Rio Claro (146.5 points)

7. Renacer (140.5 points)

8. La Casa Parranda (120.75 points)

Winners this year: Los Alumnos de San Juan.  Photo: Trinidad Guardian Newspaper