There must be something musical going on in the interior windward district of Evesham, and the John family is part of it. In 2003, Hance âDe Man Hanceâ John won the Soca Monarch title with his rendition âHeat it up.â
In 2006, his niece Shazique âPrincess Shazâ John, a Dr. J. P. Eustace Memorial student, brought glory to the family with the Soca title. Her rendition âJâOuvertâ was enough for her to secure the judgesâ nod. This is her first year in the competition.{{more}} Princess Shaz proved her versatility in the calypso version with âWelcome to my homeland.â
Ryan Abraham under the stage name âTweeter,â a St. Vincent Grammar School student placed second with âBlaze up the fire.â
He was very generous in his analysis of the competition and praised winner Princes Shaz.
âI am glad for the winner Shazzy,â Inferno said. He is from the south leeward district of Rillan Hill and commutes between there and the Vermont Valley where he has close family ties. A large cast of flag waving and uniform clad supporters bedecked in blazing red T-shirts supported him.
Man Zangie placed third âCarnival time.â
The band Akcess, led by Junior Sutherland provided musical accompaniment for the Junior Calypso and Soca segments.
Local Vibes
July 7, 2006
Princess Shaz wins Junior Soca