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Inside the Playbook: Machel Montano & Che Kothari on How the King of Soca Designs World-Class Shows
In this conversation, Machel Montano opens up about what truly goes into crafting a great live performance, not just the music, but the presence, discipline, and attention needed to make a crowd feel something real.
He talks about reading the room, trusting spontaneity, and treating every show like a conversation with the audience. Che Kothari adds the structure behind it all, the systems, rehearsal habits, and performance strategy that give Machel room to improvise while keeping the experience world-class.
What emerges is a rare look at how instinct and planning work together in the…
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