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Derry Etkins longs to be part of a truly Guyanese sound
One only has to listen to the jazzy performances of “Bounce It” or “Let’s Speak Latin” or the Beyonce hit “If I Were A Boy” by Derry Etkins’ students in the St George’s Muzik Lab to know that he is passionate both about music and about teaching it.
‘Dis time nah lang time’
Nostalgic is the word that describes how I felt last Sunday evening when I made rare visit to the National Cultural Centre and listened to some lovely folk songs.
Dutch Baby Pancake
Hi Everyone, I once read that if a popover and a pancake had a baby it would be Dutch.
Mae’s ‘Culture Day’
Mae's 'Culture Day'.
Whitney Houston, Madonna, Katy Perry and the charts
(Billboard) Just as they did during the ‘80s and ‘90s, Whitney Houston and Madonna again share space in the Billboard Hot 100s top 10.
An open letter to Rihanna: It’s time to talk that talk
(Billboard) In the light of widespread reports that Rihanna and Chris Brown were teaming up on the remix of her “Birthday Cake” track, we decided to compose open letters to each the Barbadian pop singer and controversial R&B star.
Janet Jackson flirts with joining ‘X Factor’
(Billboard) Just one week after The Hollywood Reporter broke news that Whitney Houston was under consideration for a judge’s seat on the show, reports have surfaced that another pop icon is throwing her hat in the ring.
Ngina Fayola finds fulfillment in creating music
Coming from a musically-diverse family, Ngina Fayola has developed into an accomplished musician and is working towards furthering her career in music.
Valentine’s Day and all that jazz
So Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and young couples and maybe some older ones are thinking about what gifts they will exchange come next Tuesday.
Proper Bajan Coconut Turnovers
Hi Everyone,Bajans (Barbadians) use the word ‘proper’ to signify that some thing, place or person is of the highest standard, quality and calibre.
The Scene Cartoon
The Scene Cartoon.
Twelve in line-up to wrest ‘Bonesman’s’ soca crown
Twelve competitors, including a duo have advanced to the final of the Carib Soca Monarch slated for next Saturday at the National Park.
Love at First Bite is Classic Tuesdays’ Valentine’s selection
Love at First Bite (1979) is the Classic Tuesdays’ comedy celebrating Valentine’s Day next Tuesday, February 14 at the National Gallery, Castellani House, Vlissengen Road.
GT&T hosts ‘Night of Love’ next Tuesday
GT&T hosts a ‘Night of Love’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day next Tuesday with live performances from some of Guyana’s rising stars and fabulous prizes up for grabs.
Horizon Arts takes Two’s A Crowd to Antigua
Horizon Arts Production takes the late Sir Ian Valz’s play Two’s A Crowd to Antigua, where it will be staged on February 24 and 25 at the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre, St John’s.