Acclaimed dancer and calypsonian Natalie Joseph-Settle has been performing all her life. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph-Settle continues to fly the flag of T&T high in all she does. Joseph-Settle began performing at age nine, and joined the Northwest Laventille Cultural Movement at the age of 15 as a dancer, limbo dancer and actress. … Continue reading
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Seon Isaacs – Nurturing the artistes of our nation (January 11, 2019)
“Precision planning is what it takes to manage a large number of artists in the current environment in T&T.” Manager Seon Isaacs, who currently manages five Soca artistes, including wife Shivonne “Lil Bitts” Churche-Isaacs. In addition to Lil Bitts, Isaacs currently manages four soca artistes – Rodney “Benjai” LeBlanc, Seumas “Azaryah” Callender, formerly known as … Continue reading
The sky’s the limit for Lil Bitts (January 31, 2019)
“I’m a creative body and I feel like artists should not limit themselves.” This is the reasoning behind Shivonne “Lil Bitts” Churche-Isaacs’ expansion of her creativity into other spheres, with soca releases, a section in Ronnie and Caro’s mas band and performances with the National Theatre Arts Company of T&T. Churche-Isaacs has released two soca … Continue reading
Choc’late Allen gets sweet on music business (January 11, 2019)
A good manager can make or break the career of an artist. Musician Choc’late Allen said it was her curiosity which led her to investigate the management aspect of the music business and eventually become a manager for other artists, specifically her father Kurt Allen and the reigning Calypso Monarch, Helon Francis. Allen first came … Continue reading
Jillia’s dazzling debut (June 25, 2017)
Singer and dancer Jillia Cato’s debut concert, Jillia in Concert, was a fun mix of original songs and covers chosen to show off the songbird’s range of musical ability. The concert, the second event in the recently concluded Pride Arts Festival 2017, was presented by I Am One T&T. Cato said she chose the songs … Continue reading
T&T performer roars as Nala in Lion King (June 11, 2017)
For Trinidadian Janique Charles, playing the part of Nala in Disney’s The Lion King musical on London’s West End is the culmination of a life-long dream. The 23-year-old said the accomplishment is all the more poignant because she has been in love with Disney all her life. “As a child I dreamed I would be … Continue reading
Indigenous Artists sing at Acoustic Sessions (June 4, 2017)
The purpose of the Acoustic Sessions put on by the Indigenous Movement is to encourage spontaneous collaborations between local artists as well as expose interested audiences to a wide variety of local talent. Organizer Sheldon Manoo encouraged the audience at the first installment on May 27 to support local artists by going to their concerts … Continue reading
Mavis John, still singing at 71 (May 21, 2017)
For over 60 years, Mavis John has graced the stages of T&T. Now, as she prepares to perform at the North Coast Jazz Festival: Blanchissuese 2017 and celebrates her 71st birthday, she looks back and reflects on her life thus far. John said if she knew what kept her going, she would bottle it. She … Continue reading
Head Sisters to hold recital (May 14, 2017)
Closing Doors: The Final Recital is the final year concert put on by sisters LeAndra and Tylah Head as they complete their music degree at UTT. They describe the free recital, which is one of the final requirements to complete the degree, as the grand finale to their time at the University. The sisters, who … Continue reading
Stop pirating music and let artists make a living (April 9, 2017)
“If you’re not at the bus-stop, you’re never going to get on the bus.” Managing Director of FML International Artist Management, David Stopps, said this is the philosophy he tries to inculcate in musicians to prepare them to take advantage of opportunities. Stopps was recently the feature speaker at a Music TT workshop titled “How … Continue reading
