Ten calypso bards after Tajoe’s crown
It promises to be a fantastic finals come July 8, when ten calypsonians face off against Maxwell âTajoeâ Francis for the title of Calypso Monarch at Dimanche Gras.{{more}}
Last Friday, June 22, twenty-two calypsonians put their best foot forward, at the 2012 semi-finals showdown, dubbed the Royal Rumble, at Carnival City Victoria Park.
When the dust settled, three former Monarchs were selected for another chance at glory, along with a number of other veterans in the calypso artform.
The former monarchs are Bridgette âJoy Câ Creese, Cornelius âPoorsahâ Williams, both of the Upstage Experience, and Elvis âAbijahâ Abbey from the On Tour Calypso Tent.
Also representing from Upstage Experience are Fitzroy âBrother Ebonyâ Joseph and, though she may be new to the âBig Yard,â Lornette âFya Empressâ Nedd, is definitely not a newcomer to the big stage in Victoria Park.
Alvin âZion Iâ Dennie and Bernard âRealityâ White are the other representatives from the On Tour Calypso Tent, while Sonny âSunny Banksâ Young, Glen âBump Iâ Richards, and Zamfir â Man Zangieâ Adams will represent the Graduates Calypso Tent in the finals.