National Secondary Schools Panorama Champion 2024 | Holy Faith Convent Penal
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 14, 2024
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Congratulations are extended to the winning steelband for the 2024 National Junior Panorama competition, Holy Faith Convent Penal. This was an amazing feat considering that, as stated by the arranger, 27 of the 33 girls who played today were first-time steelpan players. The school does not have any steelpans and had to use Panasonic Connection steel orchestra pans. Now that is something to celebrate!
Holy Faith Convent placed second in the semi-final round of competition; they improved their score by 14 points today to win it all. The arranger said that they chose Savannah Grass because Kes revived the song with an improved version. That new version of Savannah Grass sold for the arranger, who initially planned to play Destra's "First Time." "First Time" simply because it was the first time playing the steelpan for most of the girls. Choosing "Savannah Grass" turned out to be the right decision. The judges agreed and awarded the band 261 points.
The Results were as follows:
01. Holy Faith Convent Penal - Savannah Grass - 275 Points
02. QRC Providence - 273 (tie for second place)
02. Naparima Combine - Call My Name - 273 (tie for second place)
04. Bishop East & Trinity
05. South East Port-of-Spain
06. San Juan North Secondary
07. St. Joseph's Convent
08. Holy Cross College
09. St. Francois Girls
10. Bishop Anstey High School
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song: Savannah Grass
Written by: KES & Jelani "Pops" Shaw
Arranged by: Neil Simon
Band: Holy Faith Convent Penal
Origin: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Genre: Steelband
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Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Islandvbye Radio rocks it live on the air! Please note that Kinetic will be featured on Island Vybe radio on January 20, 2024. Watch the Table Talk Show, which is hosted by the wonderful and knowledgeable Niki G. Listen in, as we are your conduit to our culture in the Caribbean!
Kinetic is a US-based singing duo that has released their first offering for Carnival 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago. Originally from Trinidad, the team of Keston “De Chancellor” Harris and Kwasi “KHemSun” Jones delivers a catchy and energetic song that celebrates the spirit of carnival.
The song’s title, “Love Language," may suggest a romantic theme, but the lyrics reveal a different kind of love: the love for the culture and the fun of partying, feting, and having fun at Carnival 2024. One partner is a party animal, while the other is conservative and likes to stay home. The song invites the partner to join the celebration and express their love language through waving their rags, jumping, and dancing. In addition to the excellent music, the song pays homage to the history and diversity of Trinidad and Tobago; it is a celebration of our carnival culture, celebrated by a diverse cosmopolitan society.
The music is pure fire soca, composed by Rapid Entertainment, with a fast-paced and upbeat rhythm that matches the vocal style of the duo. The song features a host of live music instruments, such as bass, trumpet, trombone, and horns, that add richness and depth to the sound. The production is excellent, with additional work done by Lyon Road Production, Peter “WiLDXFiRE” Noel, and Garvin Marcele, who arranged the horns and recorded them at G Note Recording Studio.
This is an excellent production by Rapid Entertainment that features additional production, mixing, and mastering done by Lyon Road Production, Peter "WiLDXFiRE" Noel, and a host of live music instruments. Bass by Roots, trumpet by Charles Williams, trombone by Daniel Gill, with a special arrangement of the horns by Garvin Marcele that was recorded at G Note Recording Studio. Background vocals for "Love Language" were done by the multi-talented Peter "WiLDXFiRE" Noel and Trinibaby. There is so much to feel good about with this production.
The song is a great example of how soca music can be innovative and modern while still staying true to its roots and traditions. The song is sure to have an impact on Carnival 2024, especially when the radio stations put the song in rotation. We recommend this song to anyone who loves soca music or who wants to experience the vibe and energy of carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. This song is a must-have for your playlist!
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Love Language
Artist/Performed by: Kinetic
Written by: Keston Harris
Produced by: Rapid Entertainment
Additional Production by - Lyon Roar Productions
Mix & Mastered by: Lyon Roar Productions
Vocal Arrangements by: Peter "WiLDXFiRE" Noel
Background Vocals by Peter "WiLDXFiRE" Noel & "Trinibaby"
Bass by: Roots
Trumpet by: Charles Williams.
Trombone by: Daniel Gill.
Horns arranged and recorded by: Garvin Marcelle @ G Note Recording Studio
Horns by: All Stars Brass.
Artwork by: Nikkeisha Stewart
Origin: US/Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Islandvbye Radio rocks it live on the air!!
Today is the day the youth take to the stage at Queens Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, to showcase their talent. It is the premiere steelpan band competition that features the future talent of the country. The National Junior Panorama competition features three sections: primary schools, secondary schools, and under 21.
The Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain will host the finals on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Pan Trinbago and Trinidad and Tobago Panorama Season websites have additional details about the event, the acts that are playing, and the order of appearance. The order of appearance can also be sourced from "When Steel Talks" at the following link: National Junior Panorama Competition 2024.
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Play Forever by Marge Blackman & Mical Teja | Jamoo Soca 2024
By Ananda/Sokah2Soca
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January 10, 2024
Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Islandvbye Radio rocks it live on the air!
One of the latest Soca songs to hit the airwaves is “Play Forever” by Marge Blackman and Mical Teja, two talented artists from Trinidad and Tobago. The song is part of Marge Blackman’s debut album “Day & Night”, which was released in October 2023 featuring thirteen songs. The album is available on all major platforms including Apple Music
Mical Teja is a versatile producer, singer, and songwriter who has collaborated with many Soca stars and has one of the hottest releases for Carnival 2024 titled, "DNA".
“Play Forever” is a song that celebrates the joy of living in the moment and sharing it with someone special. The lyrics are simple but heartfelt, expressing the desire to play, dance, and love forever with the person who makes them happy. The interaction is more like a conversation between two people seeking something:
Marge B:
Mhm, Aha
You want to play forever
Mhm, Aha
That dey go raise my pressure
Teja:
Mhm, Aha
I want to play forever
Ooo, Aha
Ah doh mean to make yuh suffer
Unrequited love can be painful, leaving one person sick with a case of the blues, aka “tabanka”! But alas, in this Jamoo love conversation, Marge stands firm and will not tolerate her lover wanting to have it all. Sometimes experiencing the pain of loving and losing someone can become a liberating experience.
Musically: The music is upbeat and lively, with a catchy hook and a groovy bassline. The song also features some Jamoo influences, pioneered by the Blackman family. The song has a festive vibe that can make anyone feel good and want to join the party.
“Play Forever” is a song that captures the essence of Jamoo Soca music: a celebration of life, love, and happiness. It is a song that can inspire anyone to live in the present and enjoy every moment with the people they care about. It is a song that can make anyone want to play forever.
We recommend this song not simply because it is a feel-good song but because the back-and-forth between the singers feels so real. It feels like two people trying to sort out their feelings for each other in this crazy world we live in. Well done...
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Play Forever
Artists/Performed by: Marge Blackman & Mical Teja
Produced by: Jamoo 13thsound & Jamoo Studios
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Genre: Soca
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