SOCA STAR TO BRING SUNSHINE SOUNDS TO WEST LONDON
Trinidadian soca star, David Rudder, will make a special guest appearance at the British Association of Calypsonians, London Calypso Tent, on Thursday 23rd August. David will be performing a half-hour set of classics and crowd favourites during the Calypso Monarch final, bringing the sounds of the sunshine to West London.
The final forms an important part of the build up to
Notting Hill Carnival, highlighting the best in British calypso and soca music which is an integral part of Carnival, providing the soundtrack to the fabulous masquerade costumes and dance along the processional route.
Ten calypsonians will be competing for the title of
Calypso Monarch 2007, including Beverley Brown, who will be defending her title. Nicole-Rachelle Moore, of the British Association of Calypsonians said:
"There's a marked increase in competitiveness this year, and the competition rounds leading up to the final have shown a real improvement in lyrics. The final this week looks set to be a fantastic evening of music and entertainment, made even better by David’s special appearance. I'm sure his performance will be memorable."
David is one of the
top calypsonians of his generation. He first came to prominence as a vocalist with Charlie's Roots, one of the top bands in Trinidad and Tobago, before releasing his own albums, The Hammer, Calypso Music and Haiti. Haiti includes hits such as Engine Room, which captures the energy of the steelband, and Rally 'Round the West Indies, which has become the anthem of West Indies cricket team.
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