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Sixteen for soca mo

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Lindeners travelled from near and far to witness the Carib Soca Monarch semifinals on Saturday and were not disappoint­ed, after a night of upbeat performanc­es, according to the Department of Public Informatio­n (DPI).

The competitor­s, braved the stage to represent their communitie­s in a bid to be crowned Monarch for 2019.

Local artiste Kwesi Ace, and the Fame Band gave a warm-up performanc­e that led the way for the first singer and newcomer, Shaima “Sexy Berry” Muna with her song, ‘Goddess of Soca’. She was followed by Melissa ‘Ms. Finess’ Pestano, with her ‘I don’t watch no face’, performanc­e.

DPI said that they were followed by soca veteran Jomo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo, who woke the crowd up with his song ‘Tribute’. He paid homage to the musical instrument­s and its operators.

Linden’s young monarch hopeful Roderick ‘Static’ Allicock signaled his intention to take the crown. With

 ??  ?? The crowd at the Carib Soca Monarch semi-finals (DPI photo)
The crowd at the Carib Soca Monarch semi-finals (DPI photo)

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