SACO presents An Evening with Andrew Sords
St. Augustine Chamber Orchestra (SACO) presents An Evening with Andrew Sords – at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain – March 20-22, 2015.
American violinist Andrew Sords is recognized internationally for his performances combining visceral virtuosity and ravishing tone. Hailed in the press as “a fully formed artist” (Kalisz-Poland News), “utterly radiant” (Canada’s Arts Forum), and “exceptionally heartfelt and soulful”
A Christimas Party in Scorpion Alley, Carenage
On Sunday 23rd November 2014, the recently reactivated Scorpion Revival Youth Group joined hands with the community Sunday school to have a Christmas party, concert and dinner for the children of Scorpion Alley, Carenage. Final preparations were ongoing from early in the morning, with some of the young men in the community volunteering to scrub the yard with brooms and buckets, and touch up the walls with paint donated by a well-wisher [Brother Alvin] in the church.
DIMANCHE GRAS 2015
On Sunday 15th February 2015, Dimanche Gras was once again hosted on the Grand Stand Stage in the Queen’s Park Savannah. As patrons streamed through the gates, they were met by the youths of the Revelation Institute for Performing Education (RIPE) playing steelpan at the entrance.
KAISORAMA 2015
On Thursday 12th February, 2015, TUCO culminated a condensed whirlwind of kaiso competition on The Grand Stage in the Queen’s Park Savannah. It was indeed the night of champions and as calypso bards congregated backstage in preparation for the upcoming competition
NACC Generation Next Calypso Tent Judging Night
On Sunday 25th January 2015, the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) hosted its Carnival Calypso Competition at the NUGFW building, Union Hall on Henry, Port of Spain. The live band of eleven musicians and the youngsters came out to represent in musical splendor…
Monk Monté – Machel Montano in Concert
I was introduced to Machel Montano’s music in 2013 when I started listening to Trinidad and Tobago radio stations. Songs like “Happiest Man Alive”, “Shameless” and “Ministry of Road” were played over and over. I soon learnt that Montano was a popular artist.
TUCO’s 2014 Annual Boat Ride Party
On Saturday 08th November 2014, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) held its annual Boat Ride Party on the Coral Vision as the crowning close to Calypso History Month. Attendees included calypsonians and lovers of the art-form including TUCO President, Mr. Lutalo ‘Brother Resistance’ Masimba.
TUCO’s 2014 Boat Ride Interviews
On Saturday 8th November 2014, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) held its annual Boat Ride Party on board the Coral Vision Cruise Boat as the crowning close to Calypso History Month.
This year marked the thirteenth annual celebration of the organisation’s Boat Ride event titled, “Celebration.” This event is aimed at raising funds to further TUCO’s Welfare Fund.
Book Launch – “Thoughts of Chief Servant Makandal Daaga.”
On Thursday 26th February, 2015, a gathering of family, friends, book lovers and students of history, joined Makandal Daaga in celebrating the book launch of “Thoughts of Chief Servant Makandal Daaga.” The event took place inside Theatre 1 at the National Academy of the Performing Arts (NAPA), Port of Spain.