In a time when audiences are becoming more discerning about what shows they go to and what they spend their money on, having sold-out shows is a major achievement. Calypsonian Krisson Joseph drew two sell-out crowds to his recent show, In Defense of Calypso V: Family Matters, at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The audience, mainly … Continue reading
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Remembering Nappy Myers on Saturday (November 13, 2019)
Affection, nostalgia and admiration are all present when listening to Levi “Myaz” Mayers talking about his late father, legendary musician Richard “Nappy” Mayers. Myaz will perform a collection of Nappy’s hits at a tribute concert on November 16 at Kaiso Blues Cafe, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. Mayers was a composer, arranger, producer, writer and singer who … Continue reading
Hagley keeps jazz awake with Insomnia (September 13, 2019)
Jazz pianist and composer Adan Hagley will be hosting a listening party for his debut album, Insomnia, on September 15 at the Kaiso Blues Cafe on Wrightson Road. The event will serve as a teaser for the formal album launch, which will take place on October 13. Hagley said the theme of Insomnia is based … Continue reading
A September to remember with the Marionettes (September 6, 2019)
“We want to celebrate the contribution made by Desmond Waithe, not only to the Marionettes Chorales and the nation, as well as share our experience of singing in Carnegie Hall.” The BP Marionettes Chorales’ musical director Gretta Taylor made the statement as she spoke about the group’s upcoming concert, Forward Home, which takes place at … Continue reading
