The Chutney Soca Monarch competition takes place tonight without the defending monarch. Raymond "Show Stopa" Ramnarine will not defend his title not simply because he was not paid his prize money in full but also because the show organizers have allowed Bollywood melodies in the competition.
This is what he (Raymond Ramnarine) had to say about the inclusion about borrowed Bollywood melodies:
“This is something that has plagued the industry and concerned artistes. Chutney lovers have expressed their dissatisfaction about it. Where is the creativity? How would you be able to judge an artiste with a total original song, compared to one with a Bollywood melody? “Taking any melody and being creative is okay but it should not be allowed in a competition. It should be about originality."
The quoted information was sourced from the Trinidad Express News paper (credit www.trinidadexprss.com)
The quoted information was sourced from the Trinidad Express News paper (credit www.trinidadexprss.com)
Chutney Soca Monarch Press Release:
D Day is Here! Chutney Soca Monarch Grand Finals at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Best wishes to all 20 contestants. The show starts at 8.30pm, you can view it on CNC3 or online at bpartofit.com.
The event will be judged by 50% text and online voting and 50% by a judging panel. Text and online voting opens at 7pm tonight and closes at 3am. You can vote 3 times on your phone and once online at bpartofit.com.
Please be safe tonight, and remember to designate a driver! Peace and love from my side as always! Have a great day everyone!
Source/credit: www.facebook.com/ChutneySocaMonarch
The following list provides the Order of Appearance for tonight's show:
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Song
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