Machel Montano, the reigning Calypso Monarch, will have to deliver the performance of his life to defend his Calypso Monarch title he won for the first time last year. MM wants to know if anyone will "Bet meh" that the title remains with him! Well, Machel has every right to believe that he can win it all again. But for all of the "Bush Judges" out there, Trini Tunze online radio has an idea, and we are the facilitative site for their "vote for the winner poll.". I urge you to get involved and vote with your heart; vote by listening to the songs and determine, without a doubt, who has the best song and who, you think, will prevail on Sunday night... Let's do this!
TUCO announced the finalists for the National Calypso Monarch, and it is an excellent field of contestants. After a marathon day of semi-finals performances, TUCO delivered the finalists as determined by the judging panel. 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.
Montano's reign has been characterized by his infectious energy and captivating performances, which have set a high standard for the challengers. As the anticipation builds, fans are eagerly discussing the strengths of each finalist and speculating on who might take home the coveted crown this year. Vote Now!
Eleven semifinalists will challenge reigning Calypso Monarch, Machel Montano. Following the link in the description, vote for first, second, or third places. Thanks to WACK TV for the videos.
Link here to vote for YOUR Calypso Monarch 2025: https://forms.gle/JQ6KoRghTXdVtvgd7
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Trini Tunze YouTube Page/Vote Now:
Vote for Calypso Monarch: Trini Tunze Poll
The Finals Order of Appearance is as follows:
- Rosalyn “Rosalyn” Reid Hayes—Sing it in Kaiso
- Anthony “Squeezy Rankin” La Fleur—Justice
- Ann Marie “Twiggy” Parks Kojo—65 and Still Relevant
- Samraj “Rikki Jai” Jaimungal—Kaiso Chutney
- Akhenaton “Yung Bredda” Lewis—We Rise
- Terri Lyons—Ask Yuh Man
- Machel Montano—Bet Meh
- Karene “The Calypso Princess” Asche—A Leader
- Helon Francis—To Whom It May Be
- Duane Ta’zyah “Ta’zyah O’Connor” O’Connor—Kaiso to D World
- Kurt “The Last Bardjohn of Calypso” Allen—Your Turn Now
- Roderick “Chuck Gordon” Gordon—Look Tuh Press
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Vote for Your 2025 Calypso Monarch:
Creator of: Trini Tunze (Andrew Bruce)
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Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso Monarch
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