Tobago Bio's

Calypso Rose, born MacCatha Lewis in Tobago, is a legendary icon in the calypso world. Starting her career at 15, she won the Calypso Queen competition five years in a row and broke the gender barrier in 1978 by winning the Calypso Monarch title with "I Thank Thee" and "Her Majesty." Rose has since taken Calypso Global, inspiring other women in the genre. Rose was the first woman to win the Road March title, holding it for 21 years until Sanell Dempster's "River" claimed the championship. In 1978, she was awarded the Medal of Merit by the Trinidad and Tobago Government, on the Queen's order. Shurwayne Winchester, a Caribbean soca artist from Tobago, began his musical journey at the age of 12. His talent for writing and singing impressive lyrics propelled him to success, allowing him to compete against top industry stars from a young age. He continues to bring variety and exclusivity to the soca genre, growing in both regional and international popularity. He gained valuable experience in the music business through his work with several bands, particularly Caribbean Traffic Jam, where he became a frontline singer. During his time with the band, Winchester won multiple Monarch and Road March titles. In 2004, he became Road March King with "The Band Coming," following up in 2005 with "Dead or Alive" to win again, solidifying his place in the industry. Inspired by limitless possibilities, the young man whose stage performance excites fans worldwide, formed his band, Y.O.U. (Yes One Unit), in late 2008, further breaking musical barriers. Mighty Shadow: Winston Bailey, known as The Mighty Shadow or Shadow, was born on October 2, 1941, in Belmont, Trinidad, and grew up in Les Coteaux, Tobago. He started singing at a young age, despite his grandfather's wish for him to become a lawyer. Shadow won the Road March in 1974 and 2001 with "Bassman" and "Stranger," respectively. He claimed the Calypso Monarch title in 2000 with "What's Wrong With Me" and "Scratch Meh Back." Known for his unique "skip-rope style" dance, he also received the Trinidad & Tobago Humming Bird Medal (Silver) in 2003. He was the first to win both the International Soca Monarch and Trinidad Road March competitions simultaneously in 2001 with his song "Stranger." Mighty Shadow P.O Box 1068 100 Alfred Crescent Bon Accord Integrated Development Bon Accord Tobago, W.I. divakay2007@hotmail.com PERFORMANCE HISTORY 2009 Jazz in the Pan Yard - RBTT Redemption Panyard - Bethel Tobago 2008 Kay Alleyne Victory Concert, Queens Hall, St. Ann's, Trinidad. 2008 Caribbean Gospel meets American Gospel featuring Pastor Shirley Caesar, Pastor Juanita Bynum, and Yolanda Adams at Madison Square Garden, NYC. 2008 Mother's Day Concert Featuring Lionel Ritchie and Brian McKnight Queens Park Oval, Woodbrook, P.O.S. Trinidad 2007 Miss Big, Bold & Beautiful Caribbean Queen, Antigua. 2007 Digicel Rising Stars Winner, P.O.S., Trinidad 2006 Greatest Love Mother's Day Concert with Maxi Priest, Regina Belle, Atlantic Star, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes at Jean Pierre Complex, Trinidad. 2006 Plymouth Jazz Festival with Elton John, Tobago. 2006 JCarifesta IX - Tobago, W.I. 2005 Plymouth Jazz Festival with Diana Ross and Vanessa Williams, Tobago. 2005 Full Gospel Festival, San Fernando, Trinidad. 2005 Freddie Jackson feat. The Temptations, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad. 2004 Mother's Day Concert featuring Boyz II Men and Melba Moore at Pier II, West Trinidad. 2004 Kay Alleyne Gospel Concert, Aruba 2004 Gourmet Jazz Festival Featuring Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Ojays - Plymouth, Tobago 2002 Bi-Annual National Music Festival, Trinidad. 2000 Yolanda Adams Concert, Centre of Excellence, Macoya, Trinidad. Awards 2008 Award for Best Original Composition "Lord I Will Lift You" 2007 Miss Big, Bold, and Beautiful Caribbean Overall Winner CROWNED QUEEN Antigua 2007 Digicel Rising Stars T&T Winner Trinidad & Tobago 2007 World Championship of Performing Arts 1 Overall Industry Award 2 Gold Medals 1 Silver Medal 1 Champion of the World Plaque Hollywood, California U.S.A. 2006 World Championship of Performing Arts 1 Overall Industry Award 2 Gold Medals 2 Champion of the World Plaque Hollywood, California U.S.A. 2002 Bi-Annual National Music Festival Overall Champion Trinidad & Tobago Hollywood, California U.S.A. 1999 * Bi-Annual National Music Festival * Merle De Coteau Albino Award * Best Junior Vocalist, Trinidad & Tobago 1999 * Bi-Annual National Music Festival * Gene Abdool Memorial Award * Most Outstanding Vocalist, Trinidad & Tobago 1996 * National Music Festival * Second Place Award