A commander of the stage and a clever lyricist, Maria Bhola is now stepping out of the spotlight, shifting her focus to composing calypsoes for others.
The former national calypso queen told WMN the impact of the messages incorporated into her craft matters more than any prize.
Bhola, 42, has been involved in the performing arts since she was a student at the Carapo RC Primary School. This continued throughout secondary school at the Northeastern College, Sangre Grande.
She began participating in the Prime Minister's Best Village Competition at age five, and at 12, she won best all-around female performer.
It was in 1990 she began singing calypso as a junior performer, and has since gone on to win competitions and earn high accolades. Read More
Fraser, N. (2024, January 28). Maria Bhola shifts focus to composing for others - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Newsday.co.tt. https://newsday.co.tt/2024/01/27/maria-bhola-shifts-focus-to-composing-for-others/
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