The Forward Ever Foundation (FEF) has begun a series of workshops, in collaboration with Pan Trinbago, to train members of the national youth steelbands in improvisation and the art of film production. Co-founders of the FEF, Cheryl Din Chong and Christopher Din Chong, said the Foundation seeks to create a platform for the dissemination of … Continue reading
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Ladies excel at Soul of a Woman (August 2, 2019)
The concert, Soul of a Woman, with Chantelle Esdelle, featuring Candace Alcantara and an all-female band, was a lush, lovely performance by a group of talented artistes. The sold-out crowd at the Kaiso Blues Cafe were in turns awed and enraptured by the quality of the music on offer. The vocalists, Alcantara, Karla Gonzales, and … Continue reading
Showcase of the Mannette Academy of Music (June 21, 2019)
The Mannette Academy of Music’s third annual show, Showcase!, will take place on June 23 at the Kaiso Blues Cafe. The funds raised from the event will go towards purchasing instruments for use by students of the Academy. Director Barry Mannette said he formed the academy in 2017 for two main reasons. The first was … 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
