Newcomers took over the winning line up at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ recent Mashramani competitions, which the ministry has deemed successful noting that even though they were held virtually for the first time ever as a result of the pandemic, they attracted larger audiences including Guyanese from the diaspora.
The competitions referred to are: Chutney Monarch, Soca Monarch, Calypso Monarch, Junior Soca Monarch, Junior Calypso Monarch, and Steel Band Panorama in Junior Solo, Senior Solo, Pan Duet, and Pan Jazz categories.
Coordinator of the competitions Andrew Tyndall said, “The ministry went above and beyond to ensure that we were able to host the competitions despite the pandemic. We have improved the quality of the music produced this season… At the ministry, our mission is to praise and promote and develop Guyanese talent.”