Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. January 27, 2011 - Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival in 2011, could possibly be dubbed the Carnival of women.For starters, the island’s female entertainers have produced some of the best songs heard in recent years. Nadia Batson, Destra Garcia, Patrice Roberts, Fay Ann Lyons and Lil Bits have all infiltrated the soca market in a strong way this season and there’s no denying that they will have a lot to say as the carnival energy penetrates. Second to that, these very artistes, along with a number of other big female entertainers will on February 11th, hit the South land in a showcase that simply, cannot be compared.
“I’m so excited to perform with my soca and calypso sisters on stage at Skinner Park for She Is Carnival,” said Caribbean girl, Nadia Batson. Her hits are many and her style, vibe and energy, powerful. Nadia Batson is the epitome of a strong Caribbean woman. Eagerly, the singer who has offered over four hit singles this season, one of which is done alongside, Patrice Roberts, has over the years been an inspiration for many young women across the region.
“This is a great event,” she hinted, urging the women of the South to come out in their numbers to be counted as one of many women of power and beauty. “Like many of us who stand on stage night after night, there are women among us who do so much to make people around them smile, each day. This show is about making them smile together on one night,” she mused.
She is Carnival is being held at Skinner Park in San Fernando and with tribute carded to be paid to the iconic, Calypso Rose, Nadia spoke of Rose’s influence on the industry. “Calypso Rose is beautiful in every way. We are so lucky to have her as one of our own and I think it’s wonderful that Tropix Entertainment has chosen to honour her. This woman, this mother of our music- guided us women. She stood for something and stills stands for it- that something is Trinidad and Tobago’s culture- we’re so blessed to have her with us in 2011.”
With tickets said to be in high demand at outlets across the country, organisers say, this one will compare to nothing else of this calibre in the South land. “It will truly be a spectacular showcase of the women who have, and continue to lead the industry- the women whose music has lifted spirits and brought messages of inspiration to many- women like Singing Sandra, Denise Plummer and Calypso Rose,” said a representative of Tropix Entertainment. She is Carnival was born out of the promotional outfit’s desire to give the people of South Trinidad something to hold on to, in carnival- that would still keep them close to home. “We want Southerners to know that carnival isn’t only about the Northern end of the island. Carnival belongs to them too,” said the Tropix rep.
On February 11th, patrons will pay just $150 General and $200 Special Reserved to see ten of the biggest females in the Caribbean’s music industry- among them Nisha B, Drupatee and Denise Saucy Wow Belfon. Promoters say, this one will be the best Southern experience for the 2011 Carnival season.
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