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Calypso Rose Excited to See ‘Queen of the Road’ Musical; Her Life and Legacy in Focus.
The story of the incomparable, Calypso Rose – an icon and Calypso stalwart of Trinidad and Tobago, will be brought to life in a highly acclaimed production, ‘Queen of The Road- The Calypso Rose Musical.’ The production debuts at the Central Bank Auditorium on May 10th and the entertainer herself is excited to return to T&T, for the prestigious occasion.
Written and directed by Rhoma Spencer and presented by YES Productions, Queen of the Road – The Calypso Rose Musical, is a soul-stirring experience that will capture the hearts and minds of Trinidad and Tobago, say organisers.
Under the distinguished patronage of T&T President, Her Excellency Christine C. Kangaloo, the musical will debut on May 10th at 7:30pm, with repeat shows carded for May 11th and 12th at 6:30pm. “I am happy to know that the story of Calypso Rose will be told in Trinidad and I can’t wait to be there,” said the 83-year-old singer. The Calypso musical takes a journey down memory lane, recounting the life of Rose, whose real name is Linda McCartha Monica Sandy- Lewis, by fusing some of her most loved songs from her repertoire, with classics like, ‘Tempo’, ‘Fire In Yuh Wire’, ‘I Thank Thee’, ‘Her Majesty’ and many more.
Stacey Sobers-Abraham, known for her vocal prowess and her NWAC 2018 Calypso Queen reign, steps into the spotlight as Calypso Rose and embodies the spirit of
Rose in her delivery. The Queen of the Road production was brought to life at a workshop in 2023 at Hart House Theatre in Toronto, Canada. Spencer shared, “I cast her because I simply found that she looked like Rose, only to find out when I approached her that she is called, ‘Young Rose’ at home by some members of the public. What a coincidence!”
Part proceeds from the event’s ticket sales go to the Black Collar Creative Foundation – which was launched in October 2023 to honour the legacy of Janine Charles-Farray. Janine wore several hats and sat on various boards and committees in the Creative Sector, which included the National Carnival Museum and the Caribbean School of Dancing.
The foundation’s objective is to assist creative sector entities with their start-ups or special projects and provide support to firmly establish and sustain their venture in the spirit of entrepreneurship.
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Buju Banton Will Make History This Summer as He Takes Reggae to Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas For the First Time.
Caribbean artistes continue to mesmerize international audiences, so much so that Grammy award winning artiste, Buju Banton will become the first reggae artist to headline at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, this summer.
News of Buju’s inaugural appearance at Las Vegas’ and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium this summer, broke overnight, with ticket presages starting today and ending tomorrow, March 20th. General sale starts on Friday at 10am and according to the artiste’s publicity team, tickets are expected to sell pretty quickly.
Buju’s music catalogue consists of reggae and dancehall anthems that have spanned decades. His career has effectively demonstrated the power of positive artistry and his commitment to inspiring generations, is always a topic when the artiste hits any arena. Last summer, Buju sold out arenas in New York twice. He also performed in Canada to a sold out crowd. “Fans can expect an evening filled with classic anthems and new music from his latest projects, all infused with his signature energy and powerful messages,” said publicist, Ronnie Tomlinson of Destine Media.
Buju’s long awaited return to the West Coast will see him bring his electrifying stage presence, ultimately delivering an unforgettable experience for fans of all generations. Fans can catch shows on June 5th in Los Angeles, California at Planet Hollywood and on June 7th in Las Vegas Nevada, at Planet Hollywood.
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