Machel Montano
Machel Montano is a prominent Trinidadian soca artist known for his infectious music and high-energy performances. With a career that began at a young age, he has become one of the leading figures in the soca genre, often incorporating elements of hip-hop and pop into his work. Montano is celebrated for his contributions to Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival and has garnered numerous awards throughout his career.
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Machel Montano released 'Encore,' a brilliant piece, a Soca masterpiece, best consumed with its richly textured music video.
Peter Minshall: Guyanese Boy, Trinidad & Tobago Legend
Guyana· 2026-02-23
Machel Montano has secured his place in the record books as the undisputed King of the Road in T&T Carnival, after copping his record 12th Road March title yesterday.
Encore earns Machel 12th Road March, surpassing Kitchener’s recordGuyana· 2026-02-20
Machel Montano has won the Road March title of Trinidad and Tobago with his song 'Encore', becoming the all-time record holder.
Machel Montano verbreekt record met Road March-zege – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-19
Machel Montano led bands like Tribe, Yuma, and Harts performing 'Encore' during the carnival parade.
Un gran desfile de fantasía cierra el famoso carnaval de Trinidad y Tobago
Panama· 2026-02-18
Savita Singh thanked former champion Machel Montano for his kind recognition and congratulations on her victory.
Felle kritiek op uitverkiezing Savita Singh – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-13
Savita Singh posted a 'thank you' message to former champion, Machel Montano, who placed fourth.
Public backlash after Savita’s chutney win in TrinidadGuyana· 2026-02-11
Savita Singh posted a thank you message to former champion, Machel Montano, who placed fourth.
Public backlash after Savita’s chutney win in TrinidadGuyana· 2026-02-11
Last year’s champion, Machel Montano, placed fourth.
Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch winGuyana· 2026-02-10
Machel Montano is a soca star collaborating with Chuckie on new music.
Op Curaçao ‘geboren’ Bati Sanka in remix met Surinaamse twist – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-23
Thomas emphasized that while international performers like Machel Montano receive advances and luxury accommodations, local contributors are often forced to wait years for payment.
Cultural icon Alister Thomas takes legal action against gov’t over unpaid Carnival debts
Unknown· 2025-07-16
Machel Montano is one of the regional music heavyweights performing at the after-party concert.
17th Guyana Cup launched with over $50M in Prizes, promises to be biggest edition yetGuyana· 2025-06-18
Machel Montano is noted for his performance that made the Onafhankelijkheidsplein vibrate in 2019.
‘Soca to the Bone’ brengt ultieme carnaval vibe – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-02
Machel Montano is highlighted as a prominent soca artist involved in the call for justice.
“All are Involved, All are Consumed.”Guyana· 2025-04-28
Machel Montano is mentioned as one of the artists whose soca songs are recommended for Carnival.
Mical Teja celebrates growth of Carnival in Jamaica | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-04-26
Machel Montano is a soca artist that Nigy Boy expressed interest in collaborating with.
5 Questions With Nigy Boy | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-04-25
I end up just kinda really falling in love with Machel Montano’s style of soca.
5 Questions With GBM Nutron | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-03-21
Machel Montano is a well-known calypsonian who came fifth in the 2025 competition.
Tony Deyal | Kaiso ladies – black, white and khaki | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-08
He has worked with artistes like Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, and Destra Garcia.
Red Bull Selector to take over UWI Carnival ‘D’Aftermas’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-03-06
Machel Montano, long regarded as the king of soca and a cultural ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, performed with the Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Davido.
The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots | Brazil
United Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Machel Montano, the defending Monarch, finished fifth despite an elaborate performance.
Helon Francis claims second Calypso Monarch crownGuyana· 2025-03-04
Machel Montano is a musician known as the 'King of Soca' and has collaborated with 2nd Closet for a pop-up shop.
The revellers making Trinidad's carnival more sustainableUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
Machel Montano is the king of chutney soca and entered the competition for the first time.
A meme leads Machel to Chutney Soca KingdomGuyana· 2025-03-03
Machel Montano has apologised to rapper, singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj for what he deems 'a mistake misunderstanding on his part'.
Machel apologises, calls for collaboration with Minaj, Trinidad KillaGuyana· 2025-02-24
Rodney Julius was signed to Machel Montano's label before migrating to the States.
New calypso songs from Julius The Artiste | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-02-24
Kwesi Paul recalls working with Machel Montano among other notable artistes.
New Artiste advises promising musicians to learn about the Global Music BusinessUnknown· 2025-02-18
Machel Montano is an international 'soca' artist who performed a version of his hit song at a doubles stall.
Tony Deyal | Doubles, doubles, toil and troubles | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-02-15
