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The finalists for the National Calypso Monarch have been announced. After a marathon day of semi-finals performances, TUCO delivered the finalists as determined by the judging panel. The list of finalists is a good one, and while some may be upset or critical of the judges, one has to admit that this is a formidable field of contestants who will attempt to unseat last year's monarch, Machel Montano.
Machel is a very calculating individual who aspires to be the best at whatever he attempts. Rest assured, Machel intends to repeat as Calypso Monarch! Be prepared for an impressive presentation and performance from the King of Soca, who now aims to establish himself as the Calypso Monarch.
The finals will be a fascinating night of amazing performances. As we await the artist's date with destiny, one can only wonder what song Machel will sing to defend his title. Will it be "Bet Meh" from the Tilden Hall Riddim, or will he surprise everyone and sing a calypso version of his very popular song "Pardy"? We have to wait to see how this all unfolds.
For those "bush judges" who overindulge in stage presentations, remember that this segment of the judging value only accounts for 10 points. On the night of the finals, the competition will be fiercely competitive. They may need to make immediate adjustments to their performance to overthrow the reigning champion, Machel Montano, who consistently delivers exceptional performances.
There is no doubt that it will be an unforgettable night! Will Machel Montano reign as the calypso monarch once again, or will Yung Bredda, the crowd favorite, emerge victorious from this fiercely competitive field of contestants?
Calypso Criteria for all "Bush Judges":
- Melody
- Clarity
- Arrangement
- Harmony
- Diction
The artists selected to challenge Machel Montano for the Calypso Monarch 2025 are as follows:
- Akhenaton Lewis, aka "Yung Bredda"—"We" Rise."
- Helon Francis—"To Whom It May Be."
- Ann Marie Parks Kojo aka "Twiggy"—"65 And Still Relevant."
- Duane Ta’Zyah O’Connor—"Kaiso to D Wold"
- Anthony La Fleur, aka "Squeezy Rankin"—"Justice."
- Roslyn Reid Hayes, aka "Roslyn"—"Sing It In Kaiso."
- Samraj Jaimungal, aka "Rikki Jai"—"Kaiso Chutney."
- Kurt Allen, aka "The Last Bardjohn of Calypso"—"Your Turn Now."
- Karene Asche, aka "The Calypso Princess"—"A Leader."
- Roderick Gordon, aka "Chuck Gordon"—"Look Tuh Press."
- Terri Lyons—“Ask Yuh Man”
The reserve finalist:
Morel Peters, aka King Luta—"Comrade Roget."
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Topic: Calypso Monarch Finalists 2025
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso
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