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Machel Montano on Road March, Longevity, and the Philosophy Behind His Greatest Songs

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In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Machel Montano joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast to break down what most people misunderstand about Road March, performance, and longevity in Caribbean music.

Machel explains why Road March is not about choosing a song, but about understanding energy, momentum, build-up, release, and timing. Drawing from decades of experience, he walks us through the science of taking people “to the ramp,” why you can’t leave them there, and how great Road March songs are engineered to keep rising.

The conversation goes far beyond…

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