Paula Lindo Wednesday 26 February 2020 ASH Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent or the Lenten season, which ends on Easter Sunday and incorporates the Easter Festival. Lent begins today and ends on April 9. According to some calendars, Lent ends on Holy Thursday and actually lasts 44 days. Sundays are excluded from the count, which … Continue reading
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Farenite goes higher with Transit Album (December 31, 2019)
Gospel music artiste Pastor Samuel Selkridge’s album Transit continues to make waves following its release in November. The album, including the hit single Still Standing, has been nominated for five awards at the upcoming Gospel Music Awards of T&T. Selkridge said the 16-track gospel album has gotten positive feedback since it was released digitally on … Continue reading
Award-winning performances at Ti-Jean and His Brothers (October 19, 2019)
The eternal fight of good against evil is the theme of the Derek Walcott play Ti Jean and His Brothers, which ran from September 26 to 30 at Queen’s Hall. The production, produced by Ti Jean Productions Ltd. and directed by Wendell Manwarren, is part of the ongoing Walcott Festival, Port-of-Spain. Audiences reacted with awe, … Continue reading
North Coast Jazz ignites Blanchisseuse (May 29, 2019)
In its third year, the annual North Coast Jazz Festival continues to develop a reputation for quality and excellence. The Festival, held at Sir Solomon Hochoy Grounds in Blanchisseuse on May 25, drew its largest crowd so far. One of the main highlights of the event was the presentation Blanco by veteran masman Peter Minshall … Continue reading
La Petite Musicale celebrates 50: Choir stays true to Caribbean legacy of music (April 24, 2019)
The choral ensemble La Petite Musicale of Toronto celebrates 50 years of existence in 2019. Artistic Director Lindy Burgess said the anniversary will be commemorated with a series of events, including a gala dinner, a concert series and fundraising events, under the theme of Legacy Alive. The original La Petite Musicale was started in T&T … Continue reading
