The upcoming Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Competition promises to bring together some of the Caribbean’s most talented female calypsonians, with Dominica’s own Joy Stoute being amongst the notable performers. A press release shared that the reigning 2025 Calypso Monarch will, under her stage name “Joy”, represent her nation in Montserrat on Tuesday, December 30.
This regional event, organized by the Montserrat Arts Council, is part of the island’s 2025 Carnival festivities.
Described in the release as “a platform for artistic excellence, cultural expression, and regional solidarity through calypso,” the show will emphasize artistic quality, cultural storytelling, and regional unity through the medium of calypso music. Contestants are judged based on the strength of their lyrics, musicality, stage presence, and overall performance, with each performer required to present two original compositions.
Joy will take the stage with two songs: “My Quest for Love” and “The Ground We Walking On.” Both tracks reportedly played a significant role in earning her the national crown earlier this year and, according to the write-up, have struck a chord with audiences throughout the region.
In anticipation of the event, Joy expressed her pride and confidence as she prepares to carry Dominica’s flag on this prominent platform, saying,“Representing Dominica on a regional stage is both an honour and a responsibility. Calypso has always been a voice for the people, and I am proud to carry our stories, our culture, and our flag to Montserrat.”
She also highlighted the importance of regional exposure for the preservation and development of calypso music, especially given the increasing difficulties faced by the art form across the Caribbean.
“Now more than ever, we must think of calypso beyond Dominica,” she remarked.“With the many challenges facing the artform today, we risk losing a vital part of our culture. Regional representation is essential, and I am happy to have the full support of the Dominica Calypso Association,” she said.
Dominica’s presence at the Queen of Queens Competition has been consistent in recent years. In 2024, Shanice Langford, known as Shanice, represented the island, continuing the nation’s tradition of strong female calypso performers. In 2022, Dominica’s first female monarch, Tasha “Tasha P” Peltier, competed in Montserrat for the second time, delivering an impressive performance that earned her the position of first runner-up among nine contestants.
With a spirit of confidence and determination, Joy believes she is well-positioned to deliver a memorable performance that might bring Dominica its first Queen of Queens crown.
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