Finalists named for the 2011 Calypso competition
Three former Calypso Monarchs make up the ten contenders who will be looking to dethrone the defending Monarch Bridgette âJoy-Câ Creese at the Calypso Finals on July 3.{{more}}
Carlos âRejectorâ Providence, winner in 1992 and 1996, Glenroy âSulleâ Caesar, 1997 and 2005, and Elvis âAbijahâ Abbey, 2002, booked their passages at the Calypso Semi-Finals, which was held at the La Croix boxing plant last Friday, June 17.
Javelle âLady Diamondâ Frank of the PâTani Calypso tent will make her debut in the big yard and along with Elliot âMysteryâ Shallow, who made a return to the Calypso arena, are the two picks from the Valley.
Kingsley âHeroâ Roberts and the man from North Windward, Maxwell âTajoâ Francis, have both had previous appearances in the finals and will be looking to give a good rendition on the night of the finals.
Roberts, Francis and Caesar are the three picks from the Graduates Calypso tent.
The other female and newcomer Kahalia âQueen Bâ Beache of the Upstage Calypso tent will be looking to complement her âNew Song Calypsoâ title.
But she will have to put up a good battle against the likes of Shernelle âSkarpyonâ Williams who appeared in the 2008 Calypso Finals and Michael âLord have Mercyâ Ollivierre, also from Upstage.
The Finals will be held at the Victoria Park. (DD)