The 42nd Independence Calypso Competition will be held at the Grenville Bus Terminus on Saturday, 30 January starting at 8 pm. The 13 competitors will challenge the reigning Independence Monarch, Sean “Sour Serpent” Niles.
The finalists were judged on 12 January, following the close of registration on 1 February. The show is being produced by the Division of Culture on behalf of the National Celebrations Committee.
Finalists
Pos. | Name | Sobriquet | Song |
1 | Kelly Clyne | Rootsman Kelly | New Day |
2 | Allan Gaskin | Allan G | Grenada Standing Proud |
3 | Denson Lewis | Denson Lewis | Stand Firm |
4 | Oneal Findley | Gunn | I Left My Mommy |
5 | Filandi Jeffrey | Stunna | Ah Doh Care |
6 | Edison Francis | Teacher Eddie | State of Dependency |
7 | Anthony Etienne | Grenada Michael Jackson | Self Sufficiency |
8 | Kelvin Thomas | Reactor | Proud & Sad Moments of Independence |
9 | Cheryl Antoine | Lady Cheryl | Stability |
10 | Sheldon Douglas | Sheldon Douglas | All Is Not Lost |
11 | Robert Pierre | Sergeant Folkes | God Bless Grenada |
12 | Alister Hagley | Jah Angel | Unity to Build & Advance |
13 | Moses Williams | Moses Ranks | Courage |