Calypsonian Linda Byron’s new song Love Vibes is a positive one which deals with many negative topics currently holding the attention of society. Byron wrote the song with the intention of competing in the National Calypso Queen finals, but unfortunately she was not selected to move forward. Byron has performed in the San Fernando Calypso … Continue reading
Family-friendly events during Carnival are often hard to find. This year, popular band Freetown Collective (FTC) will add to the choices available with their event, Free the Carnival, on February 1 at Sound Forge, located at #1 Christopher Samuel Drive, Mucurapo Road. The event will feature performances by Freetown Collective, new calypsonian Jimmy October and … Continue reading
There were tears, laughter and music in abundance at the celebration of the life of rapso artiste Derek “Benny J.” Jones on January 8. The artiste who passed away on December 21, was a founding member of De Network Riddum Band, one of the most popular rapso bands of the 1980s and beyond. Friends and … Continue reading
“In order to return focus to our Carnival and traditional artforms, it is important to vest the knowledge of these traditions in our young people and lay the foundation for preservation of the cultural artforms that are intrinsically T&T.” Vacation camp Zante! founder, Dara Healy made the statement as she explained why the camp focuses … Continue reading
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
(I’ve added some pieces here that I had to leave out of the newspaper version. Enjoy!) Rapsoman Wendell Manwarren has had a long and varied career in the arts, beginning with the opera and continuing through theatre, mas-making and rapso. Manwarren spoke about his journey to a standing-room only crowd at the Monday Night Theatre … Continue reading
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