National Calypso Monarch Finalists 2024: Dimanche Gras Trinidad


The Calypso Monarch competition is one of the most prestigious and anticipated events of the Trinidad and Tobago carnival season. It showcases the best of the art form, as calypsonians vie for the coveted crown and a chance to make history.

This year, 10 finalists have emerged from the Calypso Fiesta, held at  Skinner Park, San Fernando on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. 

The 10 selected from the Calypso Fiesta will attempt to dethrone the reigning monarch, Duane Ta'zyah O’Connor who will sing a composition titled, "Focus". The reserve Calypsonian is Victoria Cooper-Rahim. The Dimanche Gras Finalists are as follows:

Name of Calypsonian
  1. Aaron Duncan
  2. Brian London
  3. Helon Francis
  4. Karene Asche
  5. Kurt Allen
  6. Machel Montano
  7. Mical Williams
  8. Roderick Gordon
  9. Stacey Sobers
  10. Winston Peters
Sobriquet
  1. Aaron Duncan
  2. Brian London
  3. Helon Francis
  4. Calypso Princess
  5. Last Bardjohn
  6. Monk
  7. Mical Teja
  8. Chucky
  9. Stacey Sobers
  10. Gypsy
Name of Song
  1. Characters
  2. Hell
  3. Representing We
  4. No Excuse
  5. First Investigation
  6. Soul of Calypso 
  7. DNA
  8. Charlsie
  9. Respect the Tribe
  10. Ungrateful
Reserve Calypsonian: Victoria Cooper-Rahim aka Queen Victoria - The Enemy 

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Production Notes/Music Credits:
National Calypso Monarch Competition
Origin: Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Calypso 

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