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Archived: Local Reggae Act Secures Redemption, Despite Deafening Silence
True to his mission, Ziggy Rankin continues to take the road less traveled. Silence, many would say isn’t a trait best suited to someone in the entertainment industry. For quite some time, Ziggy’s been silent, but he’s been making moves many of us may not have known about.
Ziggy Rankin will appear at Redemption 3 on May 28th.
Set to hit the stage at the upcoming Redemption III concert in Trinidad on May 28th, Rankin, in a chat with EBUZZTT.COM said a lot has been happening. He said while he’s been off the radar for a little bit in Trinidad and Tobago, he’s never stopped making appearances across the Caribbean and internationally. Recently however, the artiste who has, over the years, blessed music fans with anthems like, “Another One Gone Again,” “Miserable life” and his hit single, “Who Do You Want” with the late Blazer Dan, performed for reggae music lovers aboard the Good Reggae Music cruise hosted by radio personality and artiste, Third Bass. He seamlessly delivered and for what it’s worth, his music penetrated the audience effortlessly. Rankin proved, in that short time that he has a voice that cannot and will not die.
Armed with new music and the imminent release of an album, Rankin is promising fans that he’s coming hard in the weeks and months ahead. He’ll likely open for the big name reggae stars at Redemption III – a show that, in the past two years has earned big kudos, pulling massive crowds. His new single, he told us, is called, “Safe Inna Mi Yard”- a track he did with Jamaica’s Duane Stephenson. “Duane and I bounced up in St. Maarten. We were doing a dub plate session and started talking about the crime situation both in Jamaica and Trinidad. We decided to collaborate on a song about this problem that’s spreading across the Caribbean,” explained the entertainer.
Rankin and Stephenson have since released a video for the song. It was done in Antigua where the two again met up to do a show.
Ziggy’s been less silent that we think. He’s simply been allowing himself the chance to work without interruption. Now, he tells us, “I also did a song with V Bozeman from the hit show, EMPIRE.” News of this had made the rounds somewhat, but still, Ziggy hadn’t been shouting loud enough. “I’ve been really trying to master my craft,” he tells us, admitting that his silence has been deafening.
Admitting that he believes in the power of music, Ziggy Rankin told EBUZZTT that he’ll collaborate with any artiste who has messages of positivity to deliver. “Music is very powerful. It affects the mind, body and soul,” he says, trailing off as though he’d been reminding himself of this fact in that very instant. On May 28th, fans and music lovers in general, will likely get a treat from the T&T reggae music crooner. They’ll be once again reminded that music is a universal language that has the power to unite.
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The Bar Is Being Set. Flowers All Inclusive to Up The Game in Point Fortin, This Weekend.
It’s a brand new concept being brought to life, in Point Fortin, however its impact, according to organizers, is already proving immense. The annual Point Fortin Borough celebrations, culminates this weekend and on Sunday, an event with a bigger purpose at heart, is anticipated to draw a massive crowd to fete, for the greater good.
Naya George and Anson George spoke exclusively with Ebuzztt.com ahead of the all inclusive experience. They’re excited to see their vision come to life. Anson, a well known name on the carnival and entertainment circuit, is known for his strong involvement in the BeachHouse Carnival brand. “It’s going to be on par with BeachHouse,” he assured, asserting ‘Flowers’ as the new ‘must attend’ fete in Borough Day festivities. “There are other events happening on Sunday in Point Fortin but there’s no other event of this caliber, happening,” said Anson, explaining that a few tickets are still available for those who still want to get in.
For Naya, the effort is less about business, and more about purpose. “We are partying with a purpose. We want to let people know that this isn’t just about feting. This is the only party that’s happening in Point Fortin that’s giving back to Point Fortin,” he explained, adding that proceeds will go toward investment in the young people. “The first set of projects will be at the Point Fortin West Secondary School where the event is being held. We are going to revitalize the sports programme, playing field restoration, sporting equipment and that kind of stuff, to ensure the youths have a place to find themselves in the area of sports. Flowers is the premiere fund raiser to do these things,” said George.
Set to welcome fete lovers from 5pm on Sunday at the Point Fortin West Secondary School, Flowers will feature a cast of talented artistes, inclusive of Nadia Batson and Lyrikal. “We want to raise fund in style and with high quality at heart, hence the reason the event’s caliber is high. This is going to be a first for Point Fortin,” said Naya George.
The Point Fortin Borough experience is widely attended, with a series of cultural events leading up to the weekend of excitement that is anticipated by locals and visitors alike, each year. “Flowers has set the tone for the Borough Day evolution I think,” said Naya George. “Fusion came to an end last night,” noted Anson. He said the cultural extravaganza, which was similar to Carnival’s Flava Village, was a huge success and noted the wide variety of cultural traditions, shared between April 25th and April 30th. “If people can jump on a plane to experience Grenada carnival, we are certain they can come from West and North Trinidad to enjoy the Point Fortin Borough activities,” said Anson, making it clear that ahead of the upcoming weekend, hotel and guest house occupancy is already high.
“Borough is like a second carnival,” said Anson. He said there are fetes happening throughout the day on Friday. “When you come, you get a taste of everything you get in carnival. You get the fetes, the all inclusive, the jouvert, the street food, the culture,” he highlighted, and this year, for the very first time, fans of culture, creativity and altruism, will fete with purpose at Flowers – a distinct, top tier, premium all inclusive experience in the heart of the borough.
Tickets for the event are available online at Stacy’s House Of Hair – Point Fortin, Atherley’s By The Park – San Fernando, Terminal 4 – Long Circular Mall and online at theticketgeneral.com.
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