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New York J’Ouvert 2022 Results - J’Ouvert City International, Inc. (JCI)

Labor Day J’Ouvert – Monday September 5th 2022

Brooklyn, New York, USA -  Statement by Yvette Rennie - President, J’Ouvert City International:
“Never let anyone dehumanize our culture, or link it to negativity, it is our duty to challenge them until that perception of our culture is changed, our cultural celebration brings a BILLION dollar economic purse to the economy of New York. ---- CHALLENGE THEM.”

These are the full results for the individual competitive categories in the 2022 New York J’Ouvert celebration held on Labor Day, Monday September 5th in Brooklyn, New York. The event was organized by J’Ouvert City International.

Philadelphia Pan Stars came out on top in both the Steelband ‘Bomb’ and Calypso competitions. In addition to Philadelphia Pan Stars, three other steelbands appeared on the road for J’Ouvert this year: Harmony Music Makers, Hearts of Steel and Pan Rebels.

   Video Performances - J’Ouvert 2022

RESULTS

STEELBAND ‘BOMB’ Competition

Winning Steelband - Bomb Competition - Philadelphia Pan Stars - J’Ouvert 2022 - Brooklyn
Winning Steelband - Bomb Competition - Philadelphia Pan Stars - J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn

Results Steelbands Tune Played/ Arranger Points
1st Philadelphia Pan Stars Cherish The Love - 432
2nd Harmony Music Makers Night Shift - 401
3rd Hearts of Steel Guantanamera – 393
4th Pan Rebels Hear My Cry Oh Lord  - Tony Trebuse 346
 

Pan Rebels participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York
Pan Rebels participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York

 

Hearts of Steel Steel Orchestra participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York
Hearts of Steel Steel Orchestra participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York

STEELBAND CALYPSO Competition

Results Steelbands Tune Played/ Arranger Points
1st Philadelphia Pan Stars Bahia Girl- 418
2nd Hearts of Steel Medley – 412
3rd Harmony Music Makers Nah Going Home  - 382
4th Pan Rebels Fete Cyah Over - Tony Trebuse 374

Harmony Music Makers participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York
Harmony Music Makers participating in J’Ouvert 2022  - Brooklyn, New York



 

Kutters Rhythm Section - Rhythm Competition winner - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn
Kutters Rhythm Section - Rhythm Competition winner - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn

Rhythm Competition

Results Rhythm Bands Points
1st Kutters Rhythm 416
2nd Natural Expression 394
3rd Lefferts Limers 334
 

Natural Expression - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn
Natural Expression - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn

FANCY OLE MAS

Results Mas bands Portrayals Points
1st 2 J & Friends Lavagem - The Cleansing - From Bahia to Brooklyn 495
 
2nd King Jab & Friends Jab @ The Gala 480
 

Fancy Ole Mas winner: Lavagem - The Cleansing - From Bahia to Brooklyn - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn
Fancy Ole Mas winner: Lavagem - The Cleansing - From Bahia to Brooklyn - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn

TRADITIONAL OLE MAS

Results Mas bands Portrayal Points
1st Kutters Bush Tea 380
2nd Greenhouse Jab Jab The Purge - All Hell Break Loose 360
3rd No Sleeping We Outside 341
4th The Limers - All Ah We Limers We Liming 220
Disqualified The Real Jab Jab --- Disqualified due to
use of Amplified Music -
NOT ALLOWED in J’Ouvert

Greenhouse Jab Jab: The Purge - All Hell Break Loose  - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn
Greenhouse Jab Jab: The Purge - All Hell Break Loose  - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn

 

KING & QUEEN - Male & Female

Placed Bands King & Queen Portrayals Points
    King    
1st 2 J & Friends Kendell Julien Senhor Do Bonfim 97
 
    Queen    
1st 2 J & Friends Heather Bruce The Bride of Bahia 98
 

INDIVIDUALS - Male & Female

Results Band Individual Portrayal Points
1st King Jab & Friends Curtis Noel King Jagabat 94
 
1st Kutters Debbie Blackman Mother Earth 95
 

Winning Male Individual: King Jagabat - Curtis Noel - King Jab & Friends - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn
Winning Male Individual: King Jagabat - Curtis Noel - King Jab & Friends - J’Ouvert 2022, Brooklyn

Flagwaving

Results Band Individual Portrayal Points
1st No Sleeping Female We Outside 98
 

Peoples Choice

Results Bands & Individuals Portrayal
1st 2 J & Friends Lavagem - The Cleansing - From Bahia to Brooklyn
 
1st 2 J & Friends Queen Bishop Janet Lewis

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All results data provided by J’Ouvert City International, Inc. (JCI) :
Yvette Rennie - President
1 (718) 636-8029

Board of Directors: Yvette Rennie-President, Phillip Pegus-Vice-President, Susan Leung Yuen-Secretary, Lynette Pascall-Treasurer, St. Clair Simeon- PRO, Samantha Bernardine, Nigel Hunte, Crystal Rennie, Selwyn Barrington, Nyasha Rhoden, Charmaine Corney, Rico Silvera, Selwyn John, Christopher Mitchell

J’Ouvert City International, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which has been in existence for the past 38 years in the New York Tri-State area. Our organization’s goals are the maintaining and preserving of Caribbean Culture, Indigenous Art Forms and Heritage. Programs are designed to educate and teach all people about the origin and history of our culture. Also, the importance of merging cultures from diverse backgrounds which will be beneficial to all children in the communities.

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