PORT ROYAL: A Treasure Chest Of History And Nature

Back in Primary school the story is told of Port Royal, the wickedest City on Earth and a familiar story was found in the West Indian reader about the man who was swallowed up by the Earthquake in 1692 and spit back out. So when the opportunity arose for me to visit the infamous Port Royal I took the opportunity.

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A History in Portraits

Many people make look at portraits and think that they are antiquated and prefer a digital picture everyday. I however see beauty in the use of canvas and a few weeks ago took the time to view the portraits located at the new Regional Headquarters of The University of the West Indies.
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year readers! We made it past 21st December 2012 and we're still alive so it seems the Mayans were wrong. I wish you all the best for this year and I promise new and exciting content. I will be devoting more time to my blog and may even consider starting something is more targeted but the plans will be unveiled as 2013 continues. May 2013 be successful and prosperous for you all!
Shavar

5 VINCY SOCA ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

As we await to hear what happens at Soca Monarch 2012,  I choose to look at five young artists who may not be rated number one but give us great music when Vincy Mas comes around. So here are my 5 Vincy Artists you should know and look out, because they might just surprise you:

5. Shaunelle McKenzie 

 After years of winning the Junior Calypso Monarch, Shaunelle transitioned to the adult music world and it seems like the winning streak didn't follow her. However don't count her out as she continues to make some of the most enjoyable Vincy music and has shown her versatility in music by doing both calypso and Soca. She also won the International Year of Co-operatives Song Competition for 2012 and performed her winning song in Jamaica. So look out because this songstress will continue making enjoyable Vincy music.

Shaunelle McKenzie - Carry On 2012

4. Gary ' Icon' John - Every year Gary John has been one of the first artists to bring out Soca for the Carnival season. His continuous thrust has made him one of the best young artists in SVG although he has not received the accolades that he deserves. His perseverance in the Soca arena makes him an artist on the rise.

Icon - Frassmentz (Vincy Soca 2012)

3.  Orande 'Bomani' Charles

 After his 2004 Hit 'I am Soca' which won him the 2004 Soca Monarch and Road March titles for SVG and the OECS Soca Monarch title in 2005, Bomani has continued to produced hits every year as well as several albums which have shown not only his versatility in music but his love for Soca music. His latest hit 'Saga Boy" is one of my picks for Vincy Mas 2012 as it not only exudes confidence but is more than just a jump and wave song!

Saga Boy - Bomani (2012)

2. Shertz ' Problem Child' James

Arguably one of the best male artists in Soca, Shertz James better known as 'Problem Child" has come out with some of the biggest hits in the last 5 years. His song 'Party Animal' which one the Road march in 2007 has not only become an immortal Soca hit but brought a new fusion (along with some controversy) to Soca with his sampling of the Zouk hit "Zouk La Sé Sel Médikaman Nou Ni" by Kassav. Every year 'Problem Child' continues to make hit after hit which is well receive both locally and on the international Soca scene and which is why he is one Soca artist you should know. 

Life of the Party - Problem Child (2012)

1. Lornette 'Fya Empress' Nedd 

Before she was Soca Monarch of Tobago, Lornette grew up singing in the church. Her talents have not only been seen in Soca but also in Calypso and she has continued to grow in her music as her songs can easily compete on the international Soca scene . Her 2012 hits have been some of her best work and with a great stage performance, she will be a contender for Soca Monarch 2012. She has also made it to the Calypso Final 2012. With such talent, versatility and the right approach, the sky s the limit for this artist.

Rum Please -Fya Empress (2012)

So here are 5 artists to look out for as Vincy music continues to grow and evolve!

7 CARIBBEAN FOODS YOU MUST TRY

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