Blondie Bird cops King and Queen of the Bands titles
Although all mas bands portrayed excellent craftsmanship at Dimanche Gras, it was Guinness Y de Lima Hitz FM 103.7 FM Blondie Bird and Friends who was able to take the top spots in the King and Queen of the Bands competition.{{more}}
Semone Richardson was able to bring home first place for the band in the Queenâs competition when she portrayed âOil – Black Gold (Trinidad & Tobago)â from the presentation, âJewels of the Caribbeanâ.
In an equally elaborate and well made piece, Ricardo Adams won the King of the Bands title, with the portrayal âHarrisonâs Cave (Barbados)â.
In the Queen of the Band competition, SVG Players International Mas Band placed second with their portrayal âBirth of a Nation – The Garifunaâ from their presentation âThe Garifuna Storyâ while Owen Ralph & the Professionals settled in third place with âThe Silver Goddessâ from their presentation, âShades of Coloursâ.
In the King of the Bands competition, Melbourne Artisans took second place with âPuss in Bootsâ from their 2013 presentation âCarnival Reincarnationâ while SVG Players International took third with âAn Immortal Journeyâ.