Shots Fired! We are preparing for the carnival crescendo on this Carnival Sunday. Tonight, the lyrical warriors take the stage for the Calypso Monarch Finals, while the Kings and Queens of Mas parade their splendor across the Savannah.
Join us tonight as we take in all the action live from the Carnival Mecca. Catch every moment live and free via TTT and WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM. From majestic costumes to lyrical fire, this is Carnival’s soul on full display. This event is not just a show—it’s a ritual of rhythm, resistance, and royalty.
Kaiso Dial celebrates the voices that shape our Carnival story.
Calypso Monarch Finalists Order of Appearance
- Ta'Zyah O'Connor - Cast Them Away
- Yung Bredda - The Messenger
- Nicole Thomas-Clarke - Sacrifice
- Giselle Fraser/GG - A Village Can't
- Kerice Pascall - No Conscience
- Rivaldo London - Water Thicker
- Rikki Jai - Doh Spoil Meh Name
- Terri Lyons - Blessings
- Karene Asche - Nobody Wins Until
- Muhammad Muwakil/Freetown Collective
- Helon Francis - Doh Forget - Reigning Monarch
- Roslyn Reid Hayes/Roslyn - Calypso Calling Me
Brian London is the Reserve (in case one of the qualifiers cannot compete)
The Results:
Terri Lyons was crowned Calypso Monarch 2026 after delivering a sterling performance that brought the Grand Stand to its feet in a standing ovation.
King and Queen of the Bands
- Duchess of the Dark Skies
- Spirit of "D" Maraye.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Dimanch Gras 2026
What: Kings and Queens of the Bands + Calypso Monarch Finals
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Masquerade + Calypso 🎶
Empowering Caribbean Creatives
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