Saturday, January 31, 2009

International Soca Monarch 2009 Semi-Finalists
Sixty acts from all over the Caribbean will vie for a place in the 2009 International Soca Monarch Finals on Feb 8th in Trinidad.Some of the favourites expected to move on to the final in the Groovy competition are Edwin Yearwood, Peter Ram, Shal Marshall, Patch, Zan, Zoelah and Tizzy. In the power category, Berbice, Blaxx, Olatunji Yearwood and Shurwayne Winchester are likely to get the nod. Competing in both categories (Power & Groovy) Faye-Ann Lyons is expected to yet again be a crowd mover, along with Iwer ‘De Boss’ George, Nadia Batson and HD’s Patrice Roberts.
The Semi-Final competition takes place at the Arima Velodrome on Sunday 8th February at 4pm. Fantasic Friday (Soca Monarch Final) takes place on Friday February 20th at a venue still to be announced.