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
The Page to Stage annual theatre production is the culmination of the activities of the NGC Children’s Bocas Lit Fest. NGC Children’s Bocas Lit Fest director Danielle Delon said the storytelling programme began 10 years ago, with Page to Stage taking place over the last four years. Usually held in November, the production features performances … Continue reading
The UTT RAPturous Voices Chorale will be presenting its Delightful Melodies 2 Concert on November 9 and 10 at Queen’s Hall. The concert will feature genres ranging from classical to contemporary, secular and non-secular songs including vibrant Christmas selections, folk and parang. Choir member Lorraine Cross said the first instalment of the Delightful Melodies concert … Continue reading
The Derek Walcott play Ti Jean and His Brothers will run from September 27 to 29 at Queen’s Hall, as part of the Derek Walcott Festival. The play is directed by Wendell Manwarren and features music by Andre Tanker. The play is based on a St. Lucian folk tale about a Mother and her three … Continue reading
“Actions have consequences.” “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” These are some of the messages in the play Bitter Cassava, which played to a sold out audience at Carifesta on August 18. Audiences who missed the Carifesta performance will be happy to know that the play will be performed at … Continue reading
Over-the-top emotions, romance, scandal and humour are the hallmark of The Merry Widow, the 2019 production being staged by the Picoplat Music Development Foundation as part of T&T Operafest 2019. The show will take place from July 5 to 7 at The Little Carib Theatre, along with free masterclasses between July 1 and 3 and … Continue reading
Like many other Christians, members of the Spiritual Shouter Baptist faith have a personal relationship with how they practice their faith. How they minister to others is also a matter of personal choice and the talents they have. Well-known Baptist singer Beverley “Sister Bev” Irish said she doesn’t think there is much difference between the … Continue reading
T&T singer and actor Kyle Richardson has been chosen to go to Madrid to be a part of the Lion King Musical’s cast. He was called back following auditions held in T&T on February 21. Richardson said he was chosen to be a Singer Swing, that is, someone who will cover multiple roles across the … Continue reading
As singing actor Raguel Gabriel begins his third and final year of study at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, he’s looking toward the future after school. Gabriel said he wants to be known as “the singing actor from T&T who does theatre, film, musical theatre, the Hugh Jackman of T&T. … Continue reading
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
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