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Pictured above is Ras Isley (at left) and soca’s golden boy Machel Montano.

There is only one way that any musical stalwart should celebrate a significant journey in their life and that is obviously with the help of many of the stars with whom they have worked throughout their illustrious 40-year long career.

For Ras Iley the location for this epic celebration was the Kensington Oval on Sunday night. It was a dual celebration for the veteran entertainer, or Mr. Energy as he is affectionately known. He not only commemorated the anniversary of the start of his musical journey, but also his 60^th birthday.

His concert Ras Iley and Friends had some of the most popular calypsonians on the card.

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It was a flash back to soca shows of the past featuring performances by many of the cast members who were regulars on these shores. Representing the Bajans were many of the artistes who contributed significantly to the entertainment landscape of the country.

Top hitters included a slew of p