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Winner’s Row
Chucky
Band of the Year (Large): Ronnie & Caro: The River Come Down Band of the Year (Medium): K2K Alliance & Partners: The Rise of Sanctuary
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veryone loves a winner. That is why so many constantly strive to be number one at what they do, whether it is offering a service or showing off a unique talent. Trinidad Carnival is a showcase that promotes the art of competition in several forms and celebrates the heart of the champion once crowned. Some people and groups politely decline the invitations to compete, while others use the opportunity to stamp their names in the annals of Trinidad and Tobago history with memorable showings. Last year, Brian Macfarlane won his last Band of the Year title and he retired from making mas to move to other things. Superblue and Machel dominated the road and stage where Soca is concerned and others like The Pink Panther, Phase 2 Pan Groove, Charrisse Bovel, Raymond Ramnarine and more were competition winners. This year, saw several others seek supremacy in one way or the other
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Band of the Year (Small): Tribal Connection Cultural Promotions: Before the Europeans Came Road March Champion: Machel Montano (MoR)
and both private entities and the government combined to make it worthwhile for many financially. As we always do around this time, here is a salute to those on Winner’s Row.
Chutney Soca Monarch: Kris ‘KI’ Persad Extempo Monarch: Brian London Junior Calypso Monarch: Ronaldo London Panorama Champs: Phase II Pan Groove Power Soca Monarch: Machel Montano Groovy Soca Monarch: Kerwin Dubois Carnival King: Wayne Madray Carnival Queen: Peola Marchand www.etntweekly.com •
MARCH, 2014 • ET&T
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