Machel Montano wins 2024 Calypso Monarch
The 2024 Calypso Monarch title was claimed by none other than the soca superstar, Machel Montano! His energetic performance during the finals at Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, left the crowd in awe.
Montano’s winning composition, “Soul of Calypso”, showcased his deep appreciation for the origins of this art form.
This victory marked his first calypso crown, a remarkable achievement after participating in the competition as an 11-year-old in 1986 and again at 16 in 1991.
Mical Teja was also crowned Road March winner.
Julian Marley & Antaeus’ ‘Colors of Royal’ album wins the 2024 Grammy for Best Reggae Album
Marley’s album was released in March 2023. This is the first Grammy award for the son of reggae legend, Bob Marley. He was nominated for the best reggae album twice before for albums Awake (2009) and As I Am (2019).
Other albums nominated for the award were: No Destroyer by Burning Spear; Buju Banton’s Born For Greatness; Beenie Man’s Simma; and Cali Roots Riddim 2023 by Collie Buddz.
List of all Reggae Grammy winners
