Sheldon takes Tatil extempo title again

THE Tatil Group again joined forces with the Trinidad Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) to present the 2003 Tatil Extempo Monarch Finals.

The finals, held last Thursday at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah, were fiercely competed by some “veterans” of the art-form, including Gypsy, back in competition this year, Black Sage, Lady Africa, and Contender, along with the Lingo, Zano and all competing against the defending champion Sheldon John. The semi-final round of competition saw Gypsy up against Lingo, while Sheldon John squared off against Black Sage. The final round of competition, much to the surprise of the audience, saw Black Sage facing off against the young Sheldon John on the topic “you car beat me again 2003”, with Sheldon making an early lead in the “war of words”, and winning the support and encouragement of the large crowd and again emerging the Extempo Monarch for 2003. Over the years, Tatil has become synonymous with the support of the Arts and Culture of Trinidad and Tobago, and Tatil’s sponsorship of the Extempo competition is another demonstration of the company’s commitment to the preservation of yet another unique aspect of our culture.