Caribbean Buzz
Trevlyn, Die Hard Bring Fire To ‘Flare- The All White Affair’
There’s no shortage of nightlife activity in Trinidad and Tobago- the Caribbean destination known for non stop excitement. One weekend ago, just at the exit of the Piarco International Airport in Trinidad, an event that saw a glowing bunch of happy people dance the night away, reminded us here at EBUZZTT that there’s more to life than yacht rides. Yes… yacht rides.
Kwesi Flare of SupaFlare Entertainment (centre) has a laugh with friends at Flare- The All White Affair. PHOTO CREDIT: Shannon Britto.
Trinidad and Tobago socialite, Kwesi ‘Flare’ hosted his inaugural event, aptly dubbed, ‘Flare The All White Affair’ at Scotchie’s Bar and Lounge in East Trinidad. Promotion of the white party weeks ahead, proved intrinsic to the turnout the event would essentially garner. Women dressed elegantly in white and men donning well fitted threads, the likes of which would these days, hardly be seen across the nightlife circuit, adorned the lounge. They’d come out to be seen, to show their worth and of course, pose for the cameras; and that they did. ‘Flare’ wasn’t without its share of photographers, all of whom took turns capturing the moment, but what sealed the deal last Saturday for most, was the final DJ set delivered by 96.1WEFM radio personality, Trevlyn and his DJ, Die Hard. The pair certainly stood out- this after several DJs prior, dabbled more or less in most of today’s hits. It wasn’t until the popular radio voice and his partner in music made their entry that the party truly took on a life of its own. Hits of the early nineties, crossing genres and blending time periods left music lovers, wiping sweat off their brows. It was indeed, a night they’d remember.
The event saw a gathering of friends- some of whom even came from overseas.
PHOTO CREDIT: Shannon Britto.
For Kwesi ‘Flare’, the event proved that he’d beaten the odds. The former dancer and sometimes singer, had taken a risk, based solely on gut and gumption. In the end it worked and by all accounts, another ‘Flare’ event is in the works. Stay tuned to www.ebuzztt.com. We’ll let you know just when it will be.
Check out photos from Flare- The All White Affair HERE.
Caribbean Buzz
$1 Million Up for Grabs In New Ultimate Soca Champions Competition.
Trinidad and Tobago is set to stage a revamped International Soca Monarch competition in what is now dubbed The Ultimate Soca Champion competition. The event’s final will be staged on Thursday, February 20th, with the semi final round set for Sunday, February 9th. The announcement was made earlier today by organisers, at a media conference held at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain.
The organisers said the competition will not be split into Groovy/Power categories, however they said there will be special prizes for Best Groovy Soca, Best Power Soca and People’s Champion, based on public votes.
The event will feature the Ultimate Soca Champion reality TV show which organizers say is aimed at giving viewers an intimate look into the competition. “We believe this will help our culture to reach international audiences when packaged properly,” the team said.
In-Person Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Fernando Academy of the Performing Arts (SAPA). Regional/ International Artistes who are not in Trinidad and Tobago, are required to submit video auditions from January 20th at 8:00am to January 26th at 11:59pm.
“We aim to make this a production that captivates
audiences worldwide,” said Rome. “The Ultimate Soca Champion Competition will not only
elevate soca to international standards but also inspire the next generation of artistes.”
For registration, submission guidelines, and updates, visit ultimatesocachampion.com from Monday January 20th, or email ultimatesocachampion@gmail.com.
Caribbean Buzz
Jamaican Music and Culture Takes Centre Stage in South Florida, in February.
In South Florida, Caribbean culture finds a second home with a number of major caribbean centric events hosted throughout the year. On Sunday, February 2nd, the 2nd annual Reggae Genealogy Music Festival takes centre stage as the pulsating sounds and multifaceted history of that country, is set to be showcased.
The event will take place from 4pm to 9pm at the northeast parking lot of the the Broward Mall in the City of Plantation. Via media release, Ebuzztt learnt that the area will be transformed into a lively concert venue where attendees will enjoy an immersive journey through Jamaica’s unparalleled musical legacy in celebration of Reggae Month.
Produced by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this family-friendly showcase will begin by tracing the early beginnings of popular Jamaican music, prior to Jamaican independence from Britain in 1962, to the present, touching on mento, ska, nyabinghi, rocksteady, lovers rock, dub, reggae and dancehall. Performers including industry legends like Ernie Smith, Eric “Monty” Morris, Wayne Armond, Ambelique and more will perform musical features alongside the Code Red Band and lead singer Bobby Rose, as well as dancers from Carimer Theatre, captivating the audience with a slew of hits from yesteryear.
In Act I, the story will be narrated by effervescent Jamaican Consul General Oliver Mair, whose theatrical background will lend levity to the early evening events. Later, in Act II, the showcase will also highlight the influence of Jamaican music on genres such as dub, pop, reggaeton and Afrobeats, in a current and future musical journey curated and performed in part by DJ GQ of Y100. Entertainers like Bigg G, Phil Watkins, VP Records diva Shuga and more will lend contemporary musical stylings to the night.
Ahead of this rhythmic melding of entertainment and learning, attendees are encouraged to come out early to enjoy free museum tours, events and activities, food and shopping in the event area as well as inside the mall.
Gates for the Reggae Genealogy concert open at 4 p.m. with showtime at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $15 for early purchase to $75 for full-priced VIP. Find tickets, sponsorship, vendor and volunteer information at www.reggaegenealogy.org
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