Jazz at Blanchisseuse

THE third instalment of the annual North Coast Jazz Festival saw over 1,000 people turn out to enjoy the local music, food and craft on display at the Sir Solomon Hochoy Park in Blanchisseuse on May 25. The show began with a thrilling opening by pierrot grenades, moko jumbies and tassa music from the work of masman Peter Minshall. The action was then non-stop with engaging performances by Gates Praise; Kashiff Wilson Kwartet; Sharon Phillips; Sharlan Bailey, son of Mighty Shadow (Winston Bailey); Mya Scott, Natasha Joseph and 3Canal.

Louis Lee Sing, chairman of LJMJ Promotions Ltd, the producer of the jazz event, was pleased at the success of the show which was birthed with the aim of driving the growth and development of the bedand- breakfast industry within the Blanchisseuse community and environs by increasing the visitor traffic to the area.

Bmobile was one of the main sponsors of the North Coast Jazz Festival. Marsha Caballero, TSTT's senior manager, corporate communications, said that, in addition to contributing towards the development of nationals and the economy, one of the aims of the bmobile Foundation is to support local culture.

Karega Mandela, a veteran rapso artiste, former Trinbago Unified Calypsonians' Organisation (Tuco) public relations officer and a son of the soil of Blanchisseuse, was recognised for his stellar contribution to the arts. He thanked the North Coast Jazz Festival Committee, the Blanchisseuse Community Council and bmobile for bringing to life the vision he also had for Blanchisseuse.

Lyndi and Lynissa Jordan, left, of Aurora Bitayson Ltd, engage customers at the 2019 North Coast Jazz Festival. Sharon Phillips delivers a powerful performance.

Mas meets Jazz patrons were greeted by Peter Minshall's works of art during the pre-show. - Photos courtesy TSTT

Louis Lee Sing, chairman of LJMJ Promotions, and Marsha Caballero, TSTT's senior manager, corporate communications.

3 Canal moves the crowd Sharlan Bailey during his tribute to his father, The Mighty Shadow (Winston Bailey).

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A bmobile brand advocate presents a beaming patron with tokens.