Big Artiste Duane O'connor is in the Calypso Monarch Finals 2007

[davyjenny]

The man has diction can perform and has been
knocking on the doors for many years.This is his year.Your thoughts forum.

[davyjenny]

Four monarchs in calypso finals
 
 By Yvonne Webb

Multiple-crown winner Dr Hollis Liverpool (Chalkdust) gave a biting political/social commentary during Saturday’s Calypso Fiesta to secure a spot in Sunday’s National Calypso Monarch competition.

His song “Soca Warriors” was a commentary on the millions given to the football team of the same name, as well as their foreign coach, Leo Beenhakker, for their performance during the 2006 World Cup in Germany, while the original soca singers (like himself) have never received that kind of recognition.

Chalkie is among 14 finalists and two reserves, including three other former monarchs, who will do battle for the National Calypso Monarch title.

A new monarch is to be crowned as the reigning King Morrel Peters (Luta) intimated since last year that he had no desire to compete this year.

The other monarchs are Sandra Des Vignes (Singing Sandra), Winston Bailey (Shadow) and Weston Rawlins (Cro Cro).

The 16—including newcomer Maria Bhola—were selected from a list of 48 calypsonians who tested for the first time, the one-song format, during the Calypso Fiesta at Skinner Park in San Fernando.

Singing policeman Roger Mohammed (Bodyguard), who successfully challenged the Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) for the right to perform at the competition as the last contender, failed to secure a spot among the finalists.

The Fiesta attracted thousands of calypso lovers who endured the searing heat from the mid-afternoon sun to hear their favourite performers.

The one-song format—and the increase in the competitors from 24 to 48—got mixed reviews from the audience.

Finalists: Edwin Ayoung (Crazy), Winston Bailey (Shadow), Maria Bhola, Jervae Caesar (Mr Caesar), Sean Daniel, Sandra Des Vignes (Singing Sandra), Carlos James (Skatie), Dr Hollis Liverpool (Chalkdust), Heather McIntosh, Duane O’Connor, Anthony Emrold Phillip (Bro Valentino), Weston Rawlins (Cro Cro), Winston Scarborough (The Original De Fosto Himself), Devon Seales.

Two reserves are: Phillip Murray (Black Sage) and Kizzie Ruiz.
 
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[davyjenny]

1st Cro Cro (Weston Rawlins) “Nobody Ain’t Go Know” — 428 points

2nd De Fosto Himself (Winston Scarborough) “Police Money” — 423

3rd Devon Seales “One Song” — 420

4th Maria Bhola “I Love You” — 418

5th Chalkdust — (Dr Hollis Liverpool) “Soca Warriors” — 417

6th Duane O’Connor “Satorial Elegance” — 412

7th Sean Daniel “Ring” 410

8th Skatie (Carlos James) “Eat Yuh Cake and Still Have it” — 402

9th Heather McIntosh “Check One” — 394

10th Shadow (Winston Bailey) “If I Coulda” — 392

11th Singing Sandra (Sandra Des Vignes-Millington) “Sudan” — 385

12th Mr Caesar (Jervae Caesar) “Carry Me” — 382

13th Crazy (Edwin Ayoung) “Paradise” (tied) — 379

Brother Valentino (Anthony Phillip) “Pioneer” — 379

15th Black Sage (Phillip Murray) “Send for Somebody” — 367

[fari]

i didnt like the tune he sang this year, i felt he should have come with something more hard hitting or at least a bit more socially relevant.

[dcs]

i felt he should have come with something more hard hitting or at least a bit more socially relevant.

From what I hear you cud say that about 90% of the calypsos this year...and even the last couple of years.

[fari]

nah man, basically everyone who placed above him had a relevant tune (cro cro not really socially but it is something that happens)  chalkie sang about being a soca warrior/worrier, de fosto talked about how the police feel at times, the tunes had me bawling kaiso, kaiso, and i am in south cackylack lol.