Shades of I-She: Every Woman’s Story, the award-winning production by poet Eintou Pearl Springer and the Indigenous Creative Arts Network (ICAN) will return to the stage from May 27 to May 29 at the Big Black Box in Port of Spain. Springer said the production aims to get women to confront the problems and challenges … Continue reading
Andre Tanker’s Bim Suite, as performed by members of the Ethnic Jazz Club (EJC) on January 31, brings the sounds of the Caribbean to life. The sounds of the sea rolling over the shells in the surf at the beach, the wind moving through the trees, the sounds of steelpan and sitar and merengue and … Continue reading
“Waiting on the Stage” by Machel Montano has been the subject of much talk since it was released, with many commenters saying it doesn’t sound like soca. That sound, a fusion of EDM and soca, is the product of Badjohn Republic, a new production group. “Waiting on the Stage” is the group’s first major outing … Continue reading
“I hope they come away from the show having experienced something visceral.” 3Canal’s Wendell Manwarren expressed the hope following the first Backyard Jam where the group’s new music for 2016 was launched, along with this year’s Jouvay concept, Black Jab Nation. This year, the show will be held at the Big Black Box on Murray … Continue reading
Fundraising to continue to attend school abroad is an ongoing process, as seen by a number of concerts held recently by students from T&T in an effort to raise funds for their next semester of study. One such upcoming concert is PROLOGUE Part 2: True Love at St. Finbar’s Auditorium on January 15, being put … Continue reading
Noel, the BP Marionettes Chorale’s latest celebration of Christmas, promises to be one of its best to date. The program promises to deliver something for lovers of all types of Christmas music, from classical to parang. In addition to celebrating the birth of Christ, as well as the joy and love of the season itself, … Continue reading
Designer Brian MacFarlane said his production “Christmas Joy 2015” is the result of his deep appreciation and joy for the season. He said he wanted to produce a show that focused on the very traditional aspects of the season, with classic Christmas music. MacFarlane said he wants to give back to the community and will … Continue reading
Acclaimed designer Brian MacFarlane’s upcoming production ‘Christmas Joy’ is promising to be an amazing performance. The concert will feature a handpicked orchestra and chorale, performing Christmas classics in genres ranging from classical to jazz, gospel, R&B, pop and soul. The audience will be treated to stunning performances by celebrated artistes including Marlon De Bique, Llettesha … Continue reading
“Anyone wishing to pursue their passion, or creative entrepreneurship, has to be ready for failure, and even that failure is a success because it teaches you something. It teaches you that that particular project or that collaboration or that moment wasn’t the right one for you, but it then opens you up to explore other … Continue reading
The event, A Night of Guitar, featuring five of Trinidad’s top classical guitarists, promises a new experience in the music scene in T&T. Classical/rock guitarist, Francesco Emmanuel came up with the idea as a way to pay tribute to his late father, Paul Emmanuel, who passed away suddenly in October 2014. The concert will feature … Continue reading
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