–already laid claim to the crown

EVEN though she did not secure a place at this year’s Calypso Finals, Ingrid Harris, who hails from the North West District says she will return with a bang next year.

Better known by her stage name, ‘Lady Devotee’, Harris said the song she chose to enter for the competition was titled ‘Meh Horrific Story’, which addresses the issue of domestic violence and the abuse suffered by many women.

And though she may not have placed this time around, she had great fun, as the experience was exciting.

A teacher by profession, Ingrid not only teaches music in school but also at church.

She is attached to the Santa Rosa Primary School, and has been singing since she was seven, but officially took to the stage at the regional level and is pleased to have been able to perform at a national event.

The mother of four told ‘The Buzz’ that she is however, grateful for the exposure of competing with other artistes, and is looking forward to entering the calypso finals again next year.

“I am in the process of writing my song, which I will sing, of course, but I am still searching for the right topic to expand on. And once I decide on that, I will have no problem,” she said, adding:

“My aim is not about winning, but to get better and be a role model, because singing is my passion.”

At 38, this rising calypso star stated that for her, the sky is the limit, but readily admitted that she yet has a long way to go.