Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Celebrating Emancipation Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013 Emancipation celebration at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, begins tomorrow and will feature a varied programme of events including performances by local and foreign artistes, as well as highlight the culture, food and history of African descendants. On Wednesday, African queen of song and Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo will be the featured entertainer. The Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. This year marks the 175th anniversary of emancipation of slaves who were brought from Africa to this region. Following is the schedule of activities. July 26—8 pm Kankouran West African Dance Company SuperBlue (2013 Joint Soca Monarch) Mavis John with Ming and Friends Earl Brooks, Freetown Collective Special Reserve: $200, General: $100 July 27—2pm RHYTHMS AND VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Baba and Modupe Onilu, Black Beat International, Brother Book, Curious Ringo, Knocker, Ozzy Merrique, Mark Mayo, Nefta Kojo, Priest, The Wise One, Wolde Dawit, Belan, Diego Martin Footprints, Diego Ville Drummers, Frontline Drummers, Natural Cultural Performers, Nelson Street Boys’ RC, Second Freeport Sea Scouts, SEPOS Cultural Workshop, St James Cultural Artisans, St James Police Youth Club • Admission: Free July 27—8 pm CONSCIOUS VIBRATIONS Brother Valentino, Duane O’Connor, Karene Asche, Kizzy Ruiz, Luta, Shadow, Stalin, Diego Ville Drummers, Malick Folk Performers July 28—11 am–4 pm FOOD FAIR Continental African dishes, prepared by African nationals and local African dishes YOUTH PAN DAY 1–6 pm Celebrating SuperBlue With Pan Arima Golden Symphony, BpTT Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra, Exo Cubs, Nelson Street Boys, Success Stars, St Margaret’s Boys July 28—7–11 pm YOUTH UNITY CONCERT Isasha & Million Voice, Zebulon, Queen Omega, Mr King, King David, Prophet Benjamin, Jah Melody, Verse Ital, Buzz Rock July 29—7 pm ANCESTRAL SHOWCASE (Limbo/Stick Fight/Bongo & Calypso) Bro Kerr, Bois Academy of T&T, Gary Cordner, Diego Martin Footprints, North West Laventille, Rootsman, Tambu Bamboo/Bongo performances July 30, 2013—7 pm PAN NIGHT “Coming out of the Shadow” Arima Golden Symphony, BpTT Renegades, Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille, Desperados, Drum, Pan Elders, Pan Jammers, Petrotrin Phase II, Raf Robertson, Tamboo Bamboo, Tamana Pioneers July 31—8 pm PAN-AFRICAN SPEKTAKULAR Featuring Angelique Kidjo Grammy Award Winner & African Queen of Sound, Wasafoli, Jeunes Agape, Singing Sandra, Shurwayne Winchester & YOU Admission: VIP:$500, Special Reserve: $300, General: $200 August 1—EMANCIPATION DAY Drum Call/Tribute to Our Ancestors—5 am Canboulay (Street Procession)—9 am All Day Concert at Emancipation Village—1 pm Flambeau Procession—7 pm Admission: Free Emancipation Support Committee 5B Bergerac Road, Maraval Tel: 761-1006/761-0959
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:48:02 +0000
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