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Beres Hammond is one of the featured acts on the show. He is always anticipated.
The stage is being prepared for what is being coined, one of the biggest love-fests to hit Trinidad and Tobago. At the end of May, renowned promotional entity, Tropix Entertainment in collaboration with Ricky Raghunanan Group of Companies will host, Redemption The Concert. The event promises to spread love through good reggae music and a cadre of artistes who’re well known for positive musical emissions.
Beres Hammond is one of the featured acts and while he’s been to Trinidad on several occasions, organisers seem to feel that this time around, his presence is befitting and needed. In a recent chat with ETCETERABUZZ.COM, one of the organisers spoke of Beres’ catalogue of hits, noting that this particular entertainer has always been all about love. Beres Hammond is also set to perform in the New York Tri-State area this June at an event called Groovin’ In The Park at the Roy Wilkins Park on June 29th.
Redemption is being coined the biggest show of love in T&T, through music.
Also carded to bring a powerful vibe to Redemption are, Sanchez, Gyptian and Duane Stephenson out of Jamaica. Trinidad and Tobago’s Jamelody- a VP recording artiste himself, is the lone local act on the cast. “Jamelody is that good, we feel,” said the organiser, explaining that the aim is to ensure patrons get a powerful show that features the vast catalogue of music sung by these five amazing artistes. “Sometimes packing a whole lot of artistes on a show’s cast does less for the patron. We want to give them substance. Sometimes less is more,” noted the promoter.
Redemption takes place on May 31st at the Hasely Crawford Stadium Training Grounds and tickets are said to be flying off the shelves. For further information, check out the concert’s event page on Facebook HERE.
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Destra Delivers Powerfully at Reflections.
“If this sharing that I’m doing touches anyone, I’m truly grateful. None of us are perfect. Some days you’ll feel good, some days you won’t, but it’s all part of the journey. Sometimes what you’re looking for is right on the horizon, and the moment you give up, you miss it. If my testimony makes anyone feel something, then my work here is done.” – DESTRA GARCIA
Trinidad and Tobago received a musical showcase of spiritual awakening yet again this past Saturday, at Destra’s ‘Reflections: Sound. Spirit. Surrender.” The event took place at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s and proved to be a truly inspiring and uplifting musical experience.
From the onset, the show set a standard that fans of good music with powerful lyrics, would rave about for weeks. David Rudder – a cultural icon of Calypso music out of Trinidad and Tobago, welcomed the audience as he hit the stage first delivering the very fitting, ‘High Mas.’ It was a powerful blessing no doubt – something that would lead into a seamless spiritual production. He was subsequently joined on stage by Destra, something that created a full-circle moment that drew immediate emotion from the audience.
Known for her unmistakeable vocal ability, Destra took her audience on a carefully curated musical journey, opening her set with Free Again before transitioning into slowed-down, soul-stirring renditions of some of her most beloved songs, including Love Somebody and Fly and with each performance, she revealed a different layer of her artistry, offering vulnerability, reflection, and strength.
One of the night’s most touching highlights came as Garcia shared the stage with her daughter, Xaiya, for a heartfelt duet of The Prayer. Beginning at the piano, Xaiya gently set the tone before joining her mother in song, creating an intimate moment that resonated deeply with the audience.
The production, which was creatively directed by Zara Bartels and Isoke Edwards, also showcased the incredible talent of father and son pan duo Martin and De’jean Cain as well as the Maria Regina Grade School and St. Joseph’s Convent Port- of- Spain choirs, whose vibrant and polished performances brought a refreshing, youthful energy to the stage. Gospel artiste, Nisa joined Garcia for a powerful duet of Bridge Over Troubled Water. She also performed her original composition Make Me Over, adding another layer of spiritual depth to the evening.
As the show built toward its finale, Garcia delivered a commanding rendition of Ella Andall’s Bring Down the Power, followed by classic hymns including A Little More Oil in My Lamp. This climactic segment was elevated by the presence of traditional belle dancers and African drummers, creating a rich, cultural fusion that brought the audience to its feet. Beyond the performances, the overall production, brought to life through Bridgette Wilson’s choreography and Atiba Borde’s costuming, stood out for its seamless execution, immersive ambience, and thoughtful storytelling, reinforcing Reflections as more than just a concert, but a transformative experience.
Reflections certainly delivered a powerful blend of music, filled with deep messages and meaning. In what is a very spiritual season, Destra, through the delivery of ‘Reflections,’ has carved out a space for inspiration and connection within Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape – something that many would agree, is a necessity more than an option.