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“The Arts in Full Swing”

Newspaper: Trinidad Guardian Date Published: Fri 20th Feb 2015 Carnival 2015 may be over but activity in the arts fraternity continues unabated from this evening until the end of the month. With Kurt Allen’s Backayard Tent having its gala finale at 7.30 pm at the National Academy for the Performing...

“3 Canal starts a ‘RAW’ War” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Trinidad Express Writer: Michael Mondezie Date Published: Wed 11th Feb 2015 3Canal weren’t joking when they said they were going to be RAW for Carnival 2015. The Woodbrook-based rapso trio lived up to every connotation of the adjective, and then some, during opening night of the production on Thursday,...

“NJAC Crowns New Calypso Queen” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Trinidad Guardian Writer: Bobie-Lee Dixon Date Published: Tuesday 27th Jan 2015 It was no surprise that Ife Alleyne was crowned the winner of the 2014 National Calypso Queen competition which took place on January 19 at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. The competition was put on by the National Women’s...

“NWAC Queens Excel” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Trinidad Express Writer: Wayne Bowman Date Published: Thursday 22nd Jan 2015 Nineteen of the nation’s top female calypsonians on Monday at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s squared off against one another in the finals of the 2015 NWAC National Calypso Queen final. The quality of songs rendered by the women...

“Chicuelo Thrills with Fascinating Flamenco” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Newsday Writer:Iana Seales Date Published: Monday 2nd December, 2014 Outstanding flamenco guitarist Juan Gomez “Chicuelo” delivered a passionate and intense performance at Queen’s Hall. Chicuelo, is one of the most outstanding guitarists on the flamenco scene, put his genius on full display when he led the Spanish ensemble for...

“Composer to Join Lydians on a Magic Christmas Voyage” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Guardian Date Published: Sunday 30th  November, 2014 Poised to embark on A Magic Christmas Voyage, singing in eight languages a selection of songs from lands around the world where Christmas is celebrated, the Lydians received an unexpected gift from one of those lands. While learning the Kyrie, Gloria, Agnus...

“An Evening of Crocodile Tears” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Express Date Published: Friday 28th  November, 2014 This year, Heather Henderson-Gordon’s children’s dance school, La Danse Caraibe (LDC), will challenge its audiences with the presentation of the critical production, Crocodile Tears. Directed by Henderson-Gordon, the show runs on November 29 and 30 at 6 p.m. at Queen’s Hall. The...

“Sabor Flamenco a Journey in Music” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Newsday Writer – Iana Seales Date Published: Saturday 22nd November, 2014 Spain’s exhilarating flamenco culture will come alive when renowned guitarists Juan Gomez Chicuelo is featured in the Spanish embassy’s annual Christmas concert on Wednesday at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. Chicuelo will be accompanied by the talents of singer...

“Marionettes Spreads Peace with Christmas Concert” at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Guardian Date Published: Friday 21st November, 2014 Celebrating Christmas is a deeply-rooted tradition globally. For loyal supporters of the Marionettes Chorale, it seems that attending the choir’s annual Yuletide concert has now become a natural part of that tradition. This year, from December 4 to 7, the choir will...

Christmas Begins at Queen’s Hall

Newspaper: Express Date Published: Friday 14th November, 2014 Christmas at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s, begins this weekend with the Cascade Festival’s ballet showpiece, A Christmas Carousel, today. This will be a fusion of classic ballet and con­temporary styles, with a range of different dance pieces, including a romantic Victorian skating...