Destra Garcia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Destra Garcia
Destra Garcia (2013)
Born	(1978-11-10) November 10, 1978 (age 46) Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago
Other names	Queen of Bachanal, Lucy
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Brian Morris
Children	1
Parent(s)	Lloyd Garcia and Debra Garcia
Musical career
Genres	Soca R&B pop
Labels	Bamboo Entertainment
Associated acts	Atlantik, Roy Cape All Stars, Machel Montano

Destra Garcia, born on November 10, 1978, is a famous singer and songwriter from Trinidad and Tobago. She is known for her energetic Soca songs and is one of the most popular female Soca artists in the world. Many people just call her Destra.

About Destra Garcia

Her Early Life and Music Journey

Destra Garcia grew up in Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, with her parents, Lloyd and Debra Garcia, and three younger siblings. Her family has musical roots; her grandfather was a jazz musician, and her father is a skilled guitarist.

Destra found her love for singing and music while attending Woodbrook and St. James Secondary Schools. She was so good that she won her school's Calypso Monarch title five years in a row! She even wrote all her own songs for these competitions. After school, she briefly joined a music group called Psyke.

Stepping into Success

In 1999, Destra's talent was noticed by the famous Roy Cape All-Stars band. They invited her to join as a lead singer after hearing her song Ah Have A Man Already. She later joined another band called Atlantik in 2002.

With Atlantik, Destra worked with songwriter Kernal Roberts and created many hit songs. In 2003, she released her first album, Red, White, Black. This album included a very popular duet with fellow Soca artist Machel Montano called "It's Carnival." This song became a huge hit and is still widely known during the Trinidad and Tobago carnival season.

Becoming a Soca Icon

Destra has achieved many great things in her career. In 2003, she won the Carnival Road March title at Brooklyn's Labour Day Carnival. Her 2004 hit song "Bonnie and Clyde" was even used in a TV advertisement for Malibu Rum!

In 2006, a magazine called Caribbean Beat described Destra's music as fresh and exciting. It said her sound was perfect for young people living in a place like Trinidad and Tobago, which blends many cultures and technologies. Also in 2006, the mobile phone company Digicel chose Destra to be their first-ever female spokesperson in Trinidad and Tobago.

Even though she hasn't won Trinidad's main Carnival Road March or Soca Monarch titles yet, Destra is a true icon of Soca music. She is known for her pop-style songs that mix different world music sounds. She has won the Best International Act at the Black Canadian Awards twice, in 2014 and 2015. Destra has also worked with other famous artists like Nicki Minaj and Mr. Vegas.

Her Cultural Influence

Destra Garcia deeply values her Caribbean roots and the traditions of her culture from Trinidad and Tobago. She started her musical journey by trying out Calypso, R&B, and gospel styles. But it was with Soca music that she truly found her passion. Soca music itself began in the Caribbean, with strong roots in Trinidad.

As Destra became more popular, she wanted to reach more fans while still staying true to her Caribbean culture. To do this, she started working with artists from outside the Soca world. She also goes on many tours to share Soca music with bigger audiences around the globe. Destra loves exploring new musical ideas while keeping her loyal fans happy and connected to her culture.

Her Unique Style

Destra is famous for her unique and bold style. She often wears eye-catching clothes, like tight, short pants and low-cut tops, which make her performances exciting. On stage, Destra is full of energy, moving wildly and singing with great passion.

She describes her music and fashion as a mix of American punk rock and Soca. You can hear this blend in her music, where she often uses rock guitar sounds mixed with traditional Soca rhythms. Local designers have helped create her "soca fabulous" look.

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