It takes magic to be able to draw a full house to a calypso/jazz/soca concert on the same night as Single Pan Band Finals. Songstress Stacey Sobers achieved this feat with her show Crackers and Cheese at Kafe Blue (formerly Kaiso Blues Cafe) on November 23. Each patron was presented with a cracker and cheese … Continue reading
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In Defense of Calypso at Kafe Blue (November 26, 2019)
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
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
Women honour Singing Sandra (June 21, 2019)
Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented to veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington for her … Continue reading
