King Socrates has regained his calypso crown in the St Kitts and Nevis carnival. He amassed a total of 763 points to win the crown on Tuesday night in a keenly contested calypso show finals held before a massive crowd at Carnival Village. The other positions went to I-Soursop who placed third runner-up with a total of 700 points, Queen Jackie in the second runner-up position with a total of 721 points and the first runner-up was Astro out of Nevis with 739 points.
King Socrates first song touched on the health situation affecting many persons young and old, such as diabetes and hypertension while his second song was a political commentary looking at the cases in court between the Government and the main opposition party the People’s Action Movement.
Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas performed the honours of crowning the king while participation trophies were presented to each calypsonian by the reigning national Carnival Queen Sudeakka Francis.
For the original report and photographs go to http://www.zizonline.com/news/?E00024DC-2219-22DB-ABAE95D3350D3BDC
King Socrates was our Tour driver in St. Kitts in March. He told us that he would be performing in the Cape Cod area of Mass. during the summer. We will be in Cape Cod from 22-28 May. We would like to see him perform again and renew acquaintences. can you help me with this E-mail address or his schedule. Thank you. Betsy Hodges
By: Betsy Hodges on May 17, 2010
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869-662-4690
By: socrates hodge on July 9, 2010
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I am trying to reach Socrates. Please ask him to e mail me or call me at 509-775-0936. I live in Hyannis now with my two children
By: charlie hetzel on January 9, 2011
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