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King of Soca : the ultimate insider reveals how Machel Montano became one of the world's most popular Soca artists / Elizabeth Montano.
Van Pelt - Albrecht Music Library M1681.T718 M66 2022
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Montano, Elizabeth, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Montano, Machel--Pictorial works.
- Montano, Machel.
- Musicians, Black--Trinidad and Tobago--Criticism and interpretation.
- Musicians, Black.
- Composers, Black--Trinidad and Tobago--Criticism and interpretation.
- Composers, Black.
- Soul musicians--Trinidad and Tobago--Criticism and interpretation.
- Soul musicians.
- Soca--Trinidad and Tobago--History and criticism.
- Soca.
- Calypso (Music)--Trinidad and Tobago--History and criticism.
- Calypso (Music).
- Popular culture--Trinidad and Tobago.
- Popular culture.
- Trinidad and Tobago.
- Genre:
- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 305 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Other Title:
- Ultimate insider reveals how Machel Montano became one of the world's most popular Soca artists
- Place of Publication:
- Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago : Elizabeth Montano, [2022]
- Summary:
- ""What did it take to become KING OF SOCA?" The iconic Machel Jesus Montano: a small-village Trinidadian boy who grew up to become Winer Boi, then HD, and, ultimately, MONK Monté. In 2022, the acclaimed, award-winning King of Soca celebrates forty years in Calypso and Soca music with a career that began at the age of seven-and now has legions of adoring fans worldwide.This unique biography details how Machel achieved his remarkable success and longevity in the cut-throat music industry. Who better to tell the tale than the ultimate insider: his mother, manager, confidante, and now biogra pher-Elizabeth "Lady" Montano?In this book, you will read a first-hand account of Machel's rise to stardom, including never-before-revealed insights into: • The Winer Boi, HD, and MONK Monté years • His evolution, spiritual development, and re-inventions. • His collaborations and experimentations • The historical Calypso and Soca landscape that shaped his career • Photographs, newspaper articles, and more from his massive archiveMachel's story brings to light what it really took him to rise to and remain at the peak of a music career that spans four decades as one of the most popular Soca artists in the world. Whether you are a fan of his 45+ album discography and energetic, fast-paced style, or simply interested in how a successful career is built, this engaging biography will surely provide valuable information and insights."--Description on back cover.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9789769674905
- 9769674907
- OCLC:
- 1371295499
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