The CPMC announces updates to its list of qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Competition after qualifier and former monarch, Walleigh, announced his withdrawal from competition.
As a result of the withdrawal, Herb Black, who was the calypsonian with the next highest point total from the semi-finals, will now qualify for this year’s finals.
The updated list of calypsonians selected to advance to the finals of the National Calypso Monarch competition are as follows. Note that the qualifying artistes are listed in alphabetical order, and not indicative of scores or judging preferences.
| Calypso Qualifiers | ||
| # | Sobriquet | Calypso Tent |
| 1 | Herb Black | TOT/Soca Village |
| 2 | Mighty Sizzler | Fire One |
| 3 | Mystic | Kaiso Pro’s Tent |
| 4 | Oshun | South Calypso Tent |
| 5 | Queen Yadzz | South Calypso Tent |
| 6 | Ready | Fire One |
| 7 | TC Brown | Kaiso Pro’s Tent |
| 8 | Ti Carro | TOT/Soca Village |
| 9 | Ti Blacks | South Calypso Tent |
The CPMC wishes all qualifiers the best as we move into the final round of competition. The Finals of the Calypso Monarch Competition, will be held on Saturday, July 8 at the SAAB, Vigie.
Tickets cost $60 regular, and $150 VIP, and are available for purchase at The Cell outlets island wide, and Steve’s Barbershop in Castries.
For updates relating to the Calypso Monarch Competition, and all other aspects of Saint Lucia Carnival, visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
SOURCE: Carnival Planning & Management Committee. Headline photo: Herb Black.
Just so aa de man was out and now he is in who determines his participation. We need a Fernando to decide this cannot just be imposed on us lol.
Fire bun Herb Black,,, as rasta…….ridiculing the ordinary folks instead of crafting the kaiso to educate them about the subject ………both sides have these ordinary folks that cannot pronounce words properly or understand issues……That’s what the politicians love so that they can continue to fool the ordinary folks. As roots man,,,,,, you fell in the trap. You can never hear a kaiso like that from the likes of Black Stallion.
Enlightenment herb black . Real Rasta man cannot be fooled . Most people looked down at the Rasta man but they are the treasures left in creation. One love brother . Don’t always look at the step down my Gee use your neck to turn your head .on top there is something named the elevator. always known you to be a wise one. Live up Rasta fari. Jah guide.