Grammy-award winner Rihanna came home to a hero's
welcome. The singing sensation was met by Prime Minister David Thompson,
Government ministers and relatives when she stepped off a British
Airways flight around 3:50 p.m. There were hundreds of umbrellas
in the arrival area, a tribute to her chart-topping song "Umbrella",
as Barbadians converged en masse to celebrate the multiple award
winner.
After the official welcome, Rihanna was the guest of honour
at a cultural presentation featuring performances from Dancin'' Africa,
Charles F. Broome Primary and Combermere School. (YB) AN AWESTRUCK
RIHANNA (inset) taking in the huge outpouring of adoration by fans
at Grantley Adams International Airport. Compliments
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THE SHINING SUPERSTAR that is Robyn Rihanna Fenty
got even brighter Sunday night when she copped her biggest award
at the prestigious American Music Awards (AMAs) show in Los Angeles.
The 19-year-old Bajan sensation took the award of Favourite
Female Artist, Soul/R & amp;B, beating out more experienced and renowned
nominees including pop divas, Beyonc & eacute; and Fantasia, and adding
this to a string of 2007 achievements that included two MTV awards, World
Music Awards, dominance of the Billboard Top 100, and a ten-week run atop
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RIHANNA SPARKLES AT MUSIC AWARDS. Rihanna, in
a dramatic Zac Posen gown, performed a classical rendition of her
smash hit Umbrella with string accompaniment and a Hate That I Love
You duet with Ne-Yo at the 2007 American Music Awards on Sunday.
Rihanna was named the favourite female Soul/R & B star, beating
out BeyoncŽ and Fantasia. For the first time in show history,
winners were chosen by public votes cast online. Above, Rihanna
minutes after she accepted her award.
Barbados' brightest star is back home, armed with
her umbrella . . . ella, ella, eh, eh!
The 19-year-old Def Jam recording artist, who copped
two MTV awards last month and is a nominee at next month's American
Music Awards, flew in Wednesday night, fresh from a concert in Montreal,
and was joined by her mum Monica and met by best friend Leandre
at the airport. Rihanna spent yesterday afternoon liming with other
teenaged pals in Bridgetown, before joining other relatives for
dinner on the West Coast. (RJ)
Rihanna backstage with the award for Video Of The
Year at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms Hotel and Casino
on Sunday in Las Vegas. (AP Picture.) <
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The hills were alive with the sound of music. And
not even the dark clouds could dampen the spirits of hundreds of people
who flocked to Farley Hill National Park for the first day of Jazz
On The Hill. A cool-looking Arturo Tappin saxed his way into
the hearts of all, giving the crowd its money's worth. However, international
artiste Stanley Clarke and his band were certainly "bad to the
bone". Here, Clarke, who worked magic with his fingers on the
bass guitar, had the crowd screaming and shouting for more. His band
was certainly a crowd-pleaser, as many stood in awe watching each
musician give a little of his own speciality. Compliments of the Nation
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The Barbados Music Awards (BMAs) was hosted for the
second year by Timeless Barbados Inc., the two-man team sought to
reward Barbadian talent in the entertainment industry.
And with several record producers from the United States and other
record executives in attendance, many artistes called the five-hour
show a great success and "an excellent opportunity".
"I am a living testimony of what this show can do for you,"
said Dwayne Husbands who performed at the inaugural BMA and since
then got the opportunity to create a duet with Rihanna.
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The origins of the Barbados Crop Over festival can
be traced back to the 1780's, when Barbados was the one of the world's
foremost producers of sugar. When the Barbados sugar industry declined,
the Crop Over festival suffered and in the 1940's stopped completely.
In 1974 the festival was revived and now draws visitors from all over
the world.
The Congaline
Music Festival, now discontinued, used a three dimensional approach
to the development of Barbados' entertainment industry. Four days
of music and partying were accompanied by a Trade Fair, exposing
the potential of the industry, and the Congaline Symposium which
brought together leading practitioners in the world of entertainment.
Nicholas Brancker is to be congratulated for presenting
a musical treat that mesmerized the appreciative audience at the
Plantation Garden Theatre. Solos by each of the musicians left no-one
in doubt that the Caribbean produces world class players!
The Barbados
Jazz Festival has become a major annual Caribbean event. Venues
include the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, historic Sunbury
Plantation House and the popular open air venue, Farley Hill National
Park. The jazz festival brings together top International talent
with the best of the Caribbean for an exciting week-long musical
treat.
Christopher Harper is the Founder and Managing Director
of Notes to Note and producer of the monthly Cool Jazz evening at
Southern Palms hotel. Chris is a very versatile musician who plays
both the saxophone and the trombone professionally. He is dedicated
to creating events where the talent of the region can be showcased
to good advantage.
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The inaugural Barbados Music Awards
was a resounding success and those in the music industry, the public
and, importantly, the media have all been showering praise on Ronnie
Morris and his team at Timeless Barbados Entertainment Agency.
Hosts for the evening Cassandra Samuels
& Wayne “Cool” Simmons worked well together providing
a smooth segue between the acts and awards
Arturo Tappin, ended the Barbados Jazz Festival’s
dinner set with a spouge number and a calypso medley at the Colony
Club. Underlined by the spicy drumming of
Buddy Williams – an incredible American musician who plays
kaiso and spouge as if it’s second nature – ’Turo
rocked the place with Sach Moore’s I Am A Proud Barbadian
and a medley of Mighty Sparrow’s hits.
Gabby's current activities as Cultural Envoy of Barbados
sees him visiting schools in Barbados teaching them about Folk and
Calypso music. In the months ahead a few schools will be selected
where Gabby will take on a permanent role where he will be at the
schools each week.
Aja is one of the pioneers of performance poetry
in his country Barbados, and is a leading exponent of the artform
in the Caribbean.
He began writing poetry in 1978, and in 1981 started
experimenting with rhythm poetry
Barbados has a long history of producing top class
musicians and this heritage is clearly in good hands with the next
generation.
Patrons who attended the Cool
Jazz June event in 2004 at Southern Palms Hotel saw Miles Robertson
and ‘the boys’ prove conclusively that they have what
it takes.
The Freddy McGregor Show at The Plantation Garden
Theater thrilled the fans that filled the venue. Melody Man, backed
by Third Stone, was a great start to the evening.
Ivory One Night Only provided an exciting start to the celebrations
as Barbados recorded 39 years of Independence on the 30th November
A new event on Barbados’ already exciting
calendar was Culture Shock held at the Boatyard. International recording
star Nick Van Eede topped the bill at the inaugural event.
Fans flocked to see International star
and sometime resident of Barbados Sir Cliff Richard, who performed
in aid of the Barbados Childrens Trust
Superstar Bryan Adams gave a fantastic show at Harbour
Lights courtesy Canadian Radio station Chum FM and had no shortage
of volunteers to come up on stage and dance.
The Plantation Band typifies the talent and creativity in Barbados
music today. Lead guitar Ian Alleyne can burn up a room when he’s
ready. Click on the picture for photos of the Plantation Boogie Night.
The Waterfront Cafe offers an ever-changing
menu of music.
Ringbang is a union of various types of Caribbean music, with the
focus on the rhythm rather than the melody. Since its creation in
1994, ringbang has grown in popularity throughout the Caribbean and
especially in Barbados.
The island's musical offerings are varied and exciting.
Jazz, folk, steel pan, rock, dub, reggae and of course calypso.
Here, Rosemary Phillips and Andre Woodvine delight fans at the British
High Commissioner’s residence on behalf of the Dialysis Fund
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