Alas...the hype and intensity of the #1 season in Barbados has come to an end. This year, the season has been lauded to be the best in a long time by officials and laymen alike but I think that is a grave understatement.
Crop Over 2009 has raised the bar tremendously especially in the face of the economic crisis. The quality and quantity of music was much improved as many new artistes come onto the scene, even though many of them had no interest in competition- their music was well received. The relocation of the Party Monarch did not harm the turn out of patrons and it was inaugural for one of Barbados' longest performing female artistes.
TC has been in competition for over a decade, and in 2009 she took two of the four major titles coveted in the festival. Many had mixed feelings about her win, while others have been more than elated about what they may consider as long overdue. But what is done is done and I personally feel that congratulations are in order.
The General, Edwin Yearwood came back in full force this year with his song " In de middle a de road" taking both Road March and People's Monarch. This song was not only causing damage on the airwaves but anyone can safely say that during the season, 9 out of 10 people had this as their ringtone. Edwin continues to come fresh and new each year, I do believe some of the older artistes can take a leaf out of his book.
Culminating on the first Monday in August, the bands paraded from the National Stadium onto the ever popular Spring Garden Highway. My experience with Cable and Wireless Contact was not bad but the initial stages were quite bumpy. However once on the road it was PURE JAMISHNESS till we reach!!!! I will never miss another Grand Kadooment as it has to be the best day of the year in Barbados by far!
So thanks once again to the National Cultural Foundation and all those persons who made this Crop Over so successful...all I ask is that the second day be considered for 2010 :)
Risse
Y.F.B....the PR of the future
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