Despite long, tedious lines at the VIP and Courtyard entrances to Kes the Band’s inaugural Iz We festival, the multi-genre, musical showcase delivered high-energy performances from a packed cast of local, regional and international artistes. Lead singer Kees Dieffenthaller delivered an over two-hour long set in front of thousands of chanting fans who flooded the
Kes the Band’s flagship concert Tuesday on the Rocks has evolved into an all-out music festival and will not only feature Kees Dieffenthaller’s myriad of soca hits, but also an array of artistes from multiple musical genres; both local and international. This year’s edition, entitled IzWe 2023, is designed to showcase the nation’s multiculturalism and
Musical director and arranger for Proman Starlift Steel Orchestra Dante Pantin has his eyes set on the 2023 National Panorama title with his re-mastered version of the Mighty Sparrow’s 1976 calypso, Witch Doctor. The Panorama finals will take place on February 18, Carnival Saturday. “In the band’s renewed direction and focus, we are privileged to
KES the Band’s Iz We event will transform into a music festival headlined by international Grammy award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy, on Valentine's Day (February 14), at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. At the virtual media launch on Tuesday morning, Kees Dieffenthaller said the event will reflect the energy, celebration and the love for the art.
The Carnival season is here and come this weekend the first set of fetes will kick off the return of what is being dubbed “The Mother of all Carnivals”.
If you haven’t been following your favourite soca artistes or listening to the radio the