Monthly Archive for September, 2008

Shurwayne, Traffik part ways

Published on September 18, 2008 in Calypso/Soca. 1 Comment

Shurwayne, Traffik part ways
Groovy Soca Monarch moving on to ‘great things’
Reigning International Groovy Soca Monarch, Shurwayne Winchester, has resigned as a permanent member of the soca band Traffik. His publicist yesterday issued a press release stating that Winchester will officially exit the band on October 16 in what is an “amicable” separation.

COTT to honour music icons

Published on September 17, 2008 in Calypso/Soca, Chutney and General Articles. 0 Comments

COTT to honour music icons
The Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT) will be hosting its tenth annual Music Awards Ceremony on November 6 at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s.

Protector quits ‘stressful’ TUCO post

Published on September 12, 2008 in Calypso/Soca. 0 Comments

Protector quits ‘stressful’ TUCO post
Michael “Protector” Leggerton has resigned as president of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation.

He cited medical considerations for his departure from office during a telephone interview yesterday.

Although he is yet to present his resignation letter to the TUCO general counsel at its next scheduled meeting today, Leggerton said it was a done deal and he was going to focus on himself and his health.