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Young voices, big confidence, and plenty calypso swagger filled the Radisson Hotel, Port-of-Spain, yesterday as the National Junior Calypso Monarch semi-final struck all the right notes.
From the moment the curtains went up, the venue buzzed with youthful energy. On stage, young performers confidently grabbed the microphone, delivering sharp lyrics and animated performances well beyond their years. Backstage, it was a different kind of rhythm- nervous laughter, last-minute rehearsals, quiet humming, and mentors offering final words of encouragement as competitors waited for their turn to shine.
The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organization (TUCO) event featured 30 young calypsonians drawn from primary and secondary schools across the country, all vying for a coveted place in the finals. With only 15 spots available, the competition was fierce but friendly, as 21 participants from Trinidad and nine from Tobago each brought their own style, stories, and stage presence.
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