Persons who attended the Graduation Ceremony of the 2023 Starlift Steel Orchestra’s Training Programme last Saturday, September 2 were given a taste of the future of the band. This, as the 58 graduates of the programme exuded confidence, dexterity and skill, as they rendered local folksong ‘Moonlight’ (‘Poor Man’s Lantern’ ) and ‘Never on a Sunday’. [caption id="attachment 170324" align="aligncenter" width="542"] Nia Simmons (left) accepts her tokens from Ms Mikalla Knights[/caption] Lighting …
The run-up to the big carnival weekend was a kaleidoscope of melody and colour with the staging of Steel and Glitter at the Victoria Park on Thursday, July 6.
THE Hennessey Starlift Steel Orchestra’s rendition of “Hairy Bank” by ‘Poorsah’ has allowed them to keep the number one position at Panorama, Carnival 2022. [caption id=
The 11 Calypso finalists have been announced after last week’s semifinals, and performers from each Calypso tent are gearing up to fight for the coveted title of Calypso Monarch 2022. ‘Kaiso Kaiso’ fans gathered in their numbers at ‘Ting Nice Agen’ at the Victoria Park on Friday, June 24. Along with the expected live band and witty lyrics, 22 Calypsonians used sequins, suits and face paint to bring their performance …