I attended the Mastering by the Mentors Awards Ceremony on Monday. I posted during the event, you can read that entry here.
I was really touched by the tributes that came pouring out for Stephen Derek. You got the sense, that far above his talent, he was a kind and decent man, and the most loving father, whose children miss him terribly.
It was touching, and inspirational. May he rest in peace.
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I received a late invitation to cover Kings & Queen’s preliminaries in the Savannah last evening. I accepted because it is one of my favourite parts of the Carnival, and a dream of mine to perform. The show, however, always takes too long. But is one of those things where it is better to see…
On Wednesday at the annual National Awards ceremony the following persons were recognised for their national service in the fields of culture and the arts. Leston Paul the Musical Arranger/ Producer/Composer/Musician received the Chaconia Medal Silver [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUFtArvmGuQ?rel=0] The Humming Bird Medal (Gold) was awarded to the: St. Margaret’s Boys’ Anglican School/Youth Steel Orchestra…
Originally published in the Trinidad Guardian in January 2021 under the title ‘Leave me let me wine” this article and video that explored the history of our wine, so the conference mentioned took place in 2021. The Caribbean wine is a thing of wonder, and sometimes derision. We have a love/hate relationship with the movement….
The Ethnic Jazz Club is presenting a special performance on Friday 18th November with Clive Zanda. Clive Zanda will be performing with Richard Joseph (drums), Russell Durity (bass), Natasha Joseph (pans). Clive Zanda’s set will run from 8pm-10pm, so get there early! Tickets can be purchased Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th November between 11am and…
A report by Shereita Grizzle for Jamaica’s Gleaner. Jamaican actress, director and producer, Sherando Cupid-Ferril, has her sights set on helping to move Jamaica’s film industry to a place where it can actively compete on the international market. Speaking with The Sunday Gleaner, in a recent interview, the popular personality explained that the country’s industry…
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