Seventeen-year-old Sudesh Rampersad of San Francique is the winner of the fifth preliminary round of Mastana Bahar.
Sudesh sang a song originally performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Anand Adheen of Penal placed second, while Yogeeta Rattan of South Oropouche placed third. The fourth prize was won by Deo Mahadeo of San Fernando and the fifth prize went to dancer Dhrishtie Jankie of Princes Town.
The following contestants have been selected to appear on the sixth preliminary round of the competition:
1. Gary Beharry
2. Harrynarine Ramdeo
3. Giselle Ramoutar
4. Nadia Mohammed
5. Kamla Ramharrack
6. Carlene Sookdeo
7. Gerard Lalla
8. Kishan Bhimull
9. Lenore Singh
10. Ashley Sookoo
11. The Stinger Boys Tassa Group
12. Taradath Bridgemohan
This programme will be recorded today from 5.30 pm at the Rampersad Brothers Ranch, in Penal.