The Mashramani Secretariat has announced that 21 calypsonians have been shortlisted for the semi-finals in Bartica on February 12, 2011
The contenders are
1. Winfield James
2. Malcolm Corrica aka Canary
3. Martin Byrne aka Mighty Voter
4. Bill Rogers aka Young Bill Rogers
5. Rudolph Kendall aka Sweet Kendingo
6. Linden Thomas aka Sniper
7. John Marcus aka Ras Marcus
8. Karen Bennette aka Queen Makeba
9. Linden Stewart aka Mighty Smoker
10. Pearl Lewis aka Precious Pearl
11. Kenroy Fraser aka Mighty Believer
12. Lassell Duke aka The Mighty Duke
13. Lester Charles aka The Professor
14. Jon Arnold aka Mighty Blue Flame
15. Dawn Christine Edwards aka Lady D
16. Donna Jones aka Princess Patricia
17. Edward Perez aka Young Fire
18. Manoel Ferreira aka King Pearai
19. Derrick Mangal aka Bright Colours
20. Milissa Nelson aka Lady Mel
21. Estella Simpson aka Calypso Stella
These calypsonians are reminded of the following “strict” deadlines: the musical scores of their calypsos have to be submitted not later than December 29, 2010 and calypso rehearsals with the chosen festival band begin on January 11, 2010.
The defending champion is the Mighty Rebel.
