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Tonight is the night that the bards take to the stage to determine who will be crowned Calypso Monarch for Carnival 2018. The Calypsonians will also share the stage with the Kings and Queens of the parade bands. We will all be watching to see those who will emerge winners. Enjoy the show!

From the Trinidad Express Newspaper:
After a five-year hiatus, the King and Queen of Carnival competition has been reintroduced into tonight’s Dimanche Gras show scheduled for the Queen’s Park Savannah (QPS) in Port of Spain. Chutney band Dil-e-Nadan will lead a jam session while the audience awaits the judges’ results.

Artistic director of Dimanche Gras show, Dr Rudolph Ottley shared these tidbits, but declined to comment on the cost of producing the event themed “The Power and The Glory”. Dimanche Gras is expected to start at 7.30 p.m. and end by midnight.

On the big night, calypso bards will attempt to clinch the coveted Calypso Monarch crown from reigning champion Chalkdust (Dr Hollis Liverpool) and claim the $700,000 prize.
© http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20180211/features/dimanche-gras-8212-of-mas-kaiso-pan

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Breaking News:
Duane O'Connor won his appeal to appear in the finals; he will sing at position number seventeen. Duane's song is entitled "No Front Page".

Live Radio Broadcast Compliments of Vibe CT 105 FM Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2018/Press Play to Start the Stream!

Dimanche Gras Live Compliments of WACK Radio 90.1 FM/Aspire TV Trinidad and Tobago 2018/Press Play to Start the Stream!

Name of Song Carlos James Dexter Parsons Michael Osouna Kurt Allen Alana Sinnette-Khan Aaron St. St. Louis Sandra De Vignes Michael Legerton Hollis Liverpool Myron Bruce Karene Asche Joanne Rowley Selvon Noel Helon Francis Stacey Sobers Rondell Donawah Duane O'Connor

Stage Name/Sobriquet Skatie The Stinger Sugar Aloes Last BardJohn Lady Watchman Voice Singing Sandra Protector Chalkdust Myron B Karene Tigress Mistah Shak Helon Francis Stacey Sobers Rondell Donawah Duane O'Connor

Name of Song Ah Cutback Shinese Tuition Finally Circle Square Science Dead Beat Year For Love Power In Song We could do better  Euology The Great Nation Song Of Inspiration Rowley To Rowley Rebellion Change Calypso Capital De Problem No Front Page

Reserve Singer

Roderick Chuck Gordon aka Chuck Gordon will sing "Campaign Truck" if one of the finalists cannot compete for the finals.

The Results:
Helon Francis is the new Calypso Monarch for Trinidad and Tobago's 2018 Carnival. Voice came in second. Last year's winner, Chalkdust, placed last.
Get the official results here: http://www.sokah2soca.com/2018/02/helon-francis-wins-tdad-tobago-calypso.html