Garnet “Sylk” Thompson is having a very busy week.
After spending two days dancing masquerade with the Cudjoe Head Masqueraders at the Antigua Carnival. He is now on his way to represent Montserrat in the Leeward Islands Calypso Competition on Anguilla. Accompanying him is new director of the MAC Kenneth “Rabo” Silcott, who will assist with rehearsals and props.
The show, now in its 23rd year, brings together calypsonians from across the region. The reigning monarch is Thalia of Antigua.
Sylk is expected to perform Trade Wars and Double Standards.
The competition takes place on Saturday, August 10, 2019.