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Trinidad Express Newspapers
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00:00I realized very early, from the age of five, that Marshall had some special talent or gift.
00:25Marcus will play the guitar and he will sing.
00:28When he taped it and brought it to me, I took it to his father and said,
00:31but wait, this child has a good voice.
00:34Marshall Montano's journey in the music industry began at a remarkably young age,
00:39showcasing his exceptional talent and passion for the performing arts.
00:43I took him to Ashford Joseph and Ashford Joseph started training him.
00:48Then at the age of seven, which was in 1982, he decided he wanted to sing Calypso.
00:55He was exposed to the vibrant culture of Calypso and Soca from an early age.
01:00Eventually, I said, well, let's go to the Junior Calypso Mona and sing the letter.
01:26He won the Junior Calypso Monarch singing the letter in 1984.
01:30The victory marked the beginning of his illustrious and decorated career.
01:42The following year, he released his debut album, Too Young to Soca, instantly shooting him to stardom.
01:56In 1991, at the age of 16, he won the Young King Monarch, performing Take Me Back to Africa.
02:14Sending him on his way to becoming a king.
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