Destra plays mas in Toronto

This year, Destra took part in the parade and played mas with her legion of Canadian and American fans!

Destra Garcia, the Trinidadian performer who has written and recorded Road songs that revellers play Mas to at Carnival parades around the world, has been named the Monarch of the Scotaibank Caribbean Carnival.

She will help officiate at this year King and Queen competition and the Grand Parade!

Destra is noted for her high-energy performances, harmonious vocal skill, her song writing ability and her unique fashion style.

She sings about carnival life and the joy of playing Mas. Songs like It’s Carnival, I Dare You and Fly have become anthems for revellers and will be heard over-and-over on the Toronto parade route this August 3rd.

She is also known for contemporary life-style lyrics.

“Tonight I’m in de mood, (ah want to wine and behave rude)”, the refrain from “I Dare You” is oft repeated and covered by Soca singers all over the world.

Destra appeared at the Thursday, August 1st evening King and Queen costume Competition at Lamport Stadium (King / Dufferin).

She assisted in the crowning of the King and Queen of the Parade.

On Saturday, she appeared at the judging stand of the Grand Parade in Exhibition Place and then performed for revellers inside the Park at the Band Shell at 2pm.

Finally on Sunday Destra headed the Caribana Fire Fete at the Sound Academy at Polson Pier (formerly The Docks).

Over 3,000 people attended the event to party with Destra and her band.