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Soca Boss honoured as Trinidad & Tobago marks 50 Years
By Sherrica Thompson
Staff Writer
#Trinidad&Tobago, October 1, 2022 – Machel Montano, the Soca Boss, was on Saturday, September 24, awarded the Hummingbird Gold National Award as Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 46th anniversary of becoming a republic.
The Hummingbird medal is awarded for loyal and devoted service beneficial to the state in any field or acts of conspicuous gallantry or other outstanding humane action.
Montano, who is celebrating 40 years in soca music, expressed his gratitude for the award in a statement on his
The Soca Monarch expressed gratitude to his family, who he said have always supported him throughout his journey.
“I am humbled and wish to dedicate this honor to my family, my parents, Elizabeth and Winston Montano, who set me on this path and without whom I would not stand proud here in this moment. Their love, guidance and support throughout the years have absolutely been my foundation,” Montano said.
Adding that: “My brother Marcus for igniting my musical spark and always being there up to this day, someone I can call on anytime for any task. My wife, my children, in-laws, sister-in-law, nieces, aunts, cousins and loved ones who have all steered and cheered me on.”
He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his musical family, friends and fans.
“Over my 40-year journey in music my family has grown into a Famalay…sprawling all over the globe, all my musical friends; writers, producers, musicians, managers, dancers, collaborators, creators, techs, teachers, assistants, dedicated staff, friends and FANS 🙌… everyone who has ever contributed to anything I’ve done, it’s always been fun and I thank you all,” he said.
Montano said he hopes his award will inspire other entertainers and encourage them to keep working hard and aspiring.
Congratulations to the Soca Monarch and Boss on this major milestone.