This years Chutney Monarch Competition will be held on February 6 at the Parking Lot of the Synthetic Track, Leonora, West Coast Demerara.
The event will see upcoming Chutney artistes vying for the title and over $1 million in cash and prizes. As usual, the artistes contesting for the title will be backed by the Shakti Strings Orchestra – the official band of the competition.
Thus far, several persons have already confirmed their participation, including the reigning Chutney Monarch Roger Hinds.
The others are Pooran Seeraj, Haresh Singh, Bunty Singh, Shelly G, Halima Khan, Colin Freeman, Sasnarine Hitnarine, Yogeta Kellawan, Savitree Lee, and Bonita Seenarine, along with Chris Ken and Satish Udiram out of the United States.
The event is an annual one that promotes Guyana’s diverse culture and more so, provides a stage to promote local talents.
Come February 6, the artistes will be clashing head on with some of the best lyrics in the hope of reigning supreme.