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Grenadians and other Caribbean nationals filled the Tropical Paradise Ballroom last Sunday night as they came out and supported their favourite Grenadian calypsonian as 12 of them competed for the 2014 New York Grenada Independence Calypso title.
Presenting the island’s history from the time it was discovered by Christopher Columbus to current affairs issues since it became an independent state in 1974, the calypsonians painted a picture of “achievement through conflict” as the younger generations learned about the historical low and high points of the island throughout the past 40 years.
In the end, it was Val Adams who was crowned the Calypso King with his rendition entitled “We still have another one”, beating last year’s winner Quako to second position – which he had to share with Jermaine “Super Star” Simon. The other participants in the competition were Gansta Sammy; Samora; Natifa St. Louis; Quarshie; Zingo; Randy Isaacs; Paul “Hercules” Williams; Johnson Henry (Jay one) and The Iceman (Whistler).
The competition, which had a winning prize of US$3 000 plus a challenge trophy, is one of many activities organised by GRENCAP in observance of Grenada’s 40th Independence Anniversary in New York. The activities will conclude on February 8, with a gala in which the guest of honour will be Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell.
Besides New York, Grenada’s 40th Independence Anniver-sary is also being celebrated and commemorated in various cities around the world where Grenadians reside. These include but are not limited to Toronto, Montreal, London, Miami, New Jersey and Houston. (LS)
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