Dominica Carnival Roundup: Winners Gallery

O.K Real Mas has come and is just about gone. I went to some shows and some fetes. There were some awesome moments (seeing the Soca Monarch show live and direct-very proud that the music I love is getting this kind of love in DA), weird moments (waitng an hour for mass to end so Opening Ceremonies could commence on Pottersville playing field), and flat out shameful moments (the throwing of trash on stage after Teenage Pageant winner was announced).
One thing since I have been home is fete and more fete. Dominica island of party. I have noticed a disturbing trend though. Short of sounding like my mother (Director of the DAPU) too many young persons are consuming disturing amounts of alcohol. I think that the upcoming generation will have a seriousproblem if they succumb to this addiction. Itis what it is. If you can't say no to it. Well, hey you're addicted.

Speaking ofwhich, Leandra even though you did not make the finals, I love your song "Addicted" and "Silent Tears" is a very powerful, powerful song concerning domestic violence.

So here are pics of your winners this year.
Congrats to 13-year-old Sheldon Alfred of St Mary's Academy aka 'De Professor' who won the Junior Monarch on Thursday Feb 5th. I want to make special mention of a little boy that just rocked the show, but alas I cyan rmeber his name. It is Mighty something that starts with "D" I just remember the line I crying from his song,buthis performance was off the chain. If he works on his pronunciation he will have the crown one day. I think he was 8 years old so that in itself is commendable.






Sunday Feb 8th Princes sshow was held at Old Mill Cultural Center. The winner was
Chrislyn Tavernier who madehistory when her school won for the firsttime.She won best talent, best in costume, Miss Congeniality and best in party dress.

The other contestants were Connie St. Hilaire (Roseau Primary school), Makeba Paul (St. Martin's Primary school) and Markisha Jno Baptiste (Goodwill Primary school).





Tarina Simon AKA Tarina won the Calypso Queen Title on Friday Feb. 13th with her song "Endangered Species". She won the same title in 2007 with the song "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Shirleen 'Sugar S' Dangleben followed with "They Tink They Fooling We" (love datchune!"A-hay-men") and Della placed second runner-up with "Let Go".

The other competitors of the women's calypso show were Leandra, Fadillah(aye dread,didn't know yousing.lol), Madam Speak It, Yolley, Yakima and Lady Star (De bestcomedic storyteller in Dominica hands down!!!!!!!!l!!!)

Tarina bears many hats.She is the 2005 DOMFESTA winner, 2007 Stardom Tent winner and 2007 Digicel Rising Star.

Dominica's 2009 Calypso Queen and Queen of the Stardom Tent, Tarina Simon, performing after her stardom win.

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Now this girl has the most powerful voice. I met her for the first time at Soca Monarch. I was like that's you?? and that big voice comes out of that tiny body????? Wow..amazing...awesome...Keep up the good work girl!!!!!! Peep them dimples.


Aight so Calypso Queen done come and gone. NExt up Soca Monarch. It was held on Saturday the 14-Valentine'sDay. I was impressedby the showing of all the acts. They were creative (Big Ups to Anwar), Comedic(Falcon the Don in a skirt), Hot (Beno and his dancers and confetti), and full of energy Clint, Mr. BenjiN2O, S.K.I.NN.Y AKA Shadowflow, Daddy Chess, Hunter and everyone else that performed. Oh, but there had to be a winner and Daddy Chess came out on top. Congrats to him on his win.

Dominica 2009 Soca Monarch Chester"Daddy Chess" Letang, backstage at Dominica's Soca Monarch 2009

Now on to the teenage pageant competition. Kelcia Righton was the winner. I was very immpressed with her from the get go. And no it's not just because she attends my alma mata Convent High School!!!!!!! In her introduction speech she just flowed, man. Righton won the Miss Amity, Miss Photogenic, Best Talent, Best Speech, Best Evening Wear, Best Spectacular wear and the Best Response to question award.2009 TeenagePageant Winner Kelcia Righton

(Thanks for the pic K.I)

Earlisha Brumant of the Portsmouth Secondary School, won the first runner-up position. Twanna Pacquette of the Pierre Charles Secondary School placed second runner-up.

The other contestants were Ishma Laurent (Castle Bruce Secondary School) Stephanie Harve (Dominica Grammar School) s and Shamel Elizee (Isaiah Thomas Secondary School) s


Kelcia incostume round
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Dominica's 2009 CarnivsalQueen Kayan Toussaint ofPointe Michele
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Big Ups to my boy Gregorie "Karessah"Riviere of Marigot who took Kaiso out of Roseau with his win of the 2009Dominica Calypso Monarch crown!!!! Observer who placed first said he was"dissapointed". You did your best guy. I can't teel you don't feel bad, but many recognize yur effort. Believe that.



Dominica's 2009 Calypso King Gregory "Karessah" Reviere
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The first runner-up was former two-time winner and crowd favourite Davidson "Observer" Victor; second runner-up was Tarina Simon who recently won the Stardom Tent Monarch and Calyso Queen titles, while Andrew "Scrunter" Bazil won third runner-up.

Karessah, who was second runner-up for the Stardom Tent Monarch earlier in the week, is participating in the Calypso Monarch for the 10th time now.

The other finalists were Marja "Lady Star" Jeffers, Sherlyn "Sugar S" Dangleben, former calypso king Derrick "De Hunter" St. Rose, Julian "Picky" Lockhart, To See MoreCarnival PicsCheckoutthese interestingsites

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