Entertainment – Page 15 – Guyana Times International

Chutney is my culture and pride – Rajesh Dubraj

January 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

With less than one month before the finals of the one-off Chutney Competition is staged at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground, Essequibo Coast, on February 19th, Rajesh Dubraj, the 2009 Chutney Monarch, thinks that he has a chance to retain the coveted crown, if given opportunity to audition and get the judges’ nod. Dubraj had missed the 2010 competition because of prior commitments in New Jersey, U.S.A. He has announced that he is home this year and, if given opportunity, he would be happy to participate in the 2011…

Gy$28M set aside for Mash

January 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Government has pledged Gy$28M to fund activities relating to the 2011 Mashramani festivities. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, disclosed last Thursday at the weekly post- cabinet press briefing that line ministries and regional departments will continue to receive support for the hosting of this year’s activities, which should include novel ideas for public participation. Mashramani 2011 was launched last October under the theme “Showcasing our culture; sustaining our pride.” Addressing that ceremony at the Umana Yana, Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony called for all to be involved…

Slingerz Annual DJs face-off slated for February 5

January 28, 2011June 28, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The annual “Slingerz Family DJs Face-Off,” an event that is highly anticipated by local DJs on the West Bank and West Coast of Demerara, is slated for February 5 at the Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground; but this year’s competition will also include top DJs from across Guyana. This announcement was made by top officials of the entertainment group on Thursday, during an interview with Guyana Times Entertainment. According to Hilbert Franklin, public relations officer and entertainment consultant for Slingerz, contestants can expect stiffer competition this year, with the introduction of…

Jomo to perform for Jamaica Carnival

January 21, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Soca sensation Jomo Fitzpatrick Primo is set to perform for Jamaica’s Carnival on February 27, as he continues his bid to spread his vibes around the world. Commonly known as “Rubber Waist”, Primo arrived in Guyana on Thursday, after performing at a Soca Fiesta in Jamaica. He was the only Guyanese artiste performing alongside Patrice Roberts, Machel Montano and other big names in the Caribbean music world. And the winner of the recently – held Groovy Soca Monarch in Guyana will return to the “Land of Reggae” on Monday to…

The SeaWall – a huge attraction for locals

January 21, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The most famous stretch of seawall in Guyana is the Georgetown seawall. It has undoubtedly become one of the most loved areas for relaxation, family time, social liming, and even exercise activities. And, unless you’ve got your head stuck in a pot, you would have seen the Georgetown seawall jam-packed with thousands of people from all social strata, save for rainy days. It is the gathering point for the younger folks in Georgetown. Just metres away from Guyana’s stony protection from the raging Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of cars are parked,…

Hits and Jams Mash Camp to be launched at month-end

January 13, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The festive season is over, but Guyanese, moreso entertainment groups across the country, are now preparing for Mashramani 2011, which will be celebrated under the theme: “Showcasing Our Culture, Sustaining Our Pride”. Hits and Jams Entertainment will be launching its “Mash Camp” on January 29 at the Carifesta Sports Complex on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. Speaking with Guyana Times International, promoter Simeon Francis explained that Mash in Guyana will be “bigger and better”, especially from his group’s perspective. He disclosed that the Mash camp will be launched on January 29, with…

Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” is Reggae Song of the Year

January 13, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Reggae Singer Gyptian enjoyed a successful 2010. He scored ‘big time’ with the single “Hold Yuh”, copping the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) and Soul Train Awards for it. The single also made it on the Billboard Hot R&B Hip Hop Chart. The artiste might have been denied the added recognition of earning a nod in the reggae category of the Grammy Awards, but his track record this year still stands impressive. However, it took a while for this reggae superstar to get his fame and recognition. In 2005, the…

Shelly G stirring up things in T&T

January 8, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The 2009 Soca Queen Shelly G is the leading lady artiste on the latest “Break Riddim”. The 25-year-old sultry artiste, who recently signed to API Promotional Record Label in Trinidad, is leading the cast of eight Guyanese and Trinidad and Tobago nationals on the music release. The “Break Riddim” was produced by Fojo of Platinum 101 Studios. Fojo says he began the production in the studio, and completed the tracks in Platinum’s Trinidad branch. API record label artiste, Guyana-born Rudy, is the third artiste out of Guyana on the “Break…

Philanthropists spending US$60,000 on Guyanese youths

January 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

They stand about six feet tall, and would appear to the naked eye as two ordinary people. But for Guyanese twins, Patrick and Paul Haynes, “ordinary” is no match for the good things they have done and have pledged to continue doing for the country of their birth. They founded the Haynes Foundation, which is a New Jersey non-profit organization that is currently pumping some US$60,000 annually into Guyana in the areas of health, education, and sports. Through funding from Nickelodeon, Little Hands Family Service and WAWA in the United…

Vybz Kartel album for April 2011 release

January 7, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– dancehall hero set to drop popfusion album with Mixpak Records Mixpak Records is set to push the boundaries of Jamaica’s singles-driven culture, with an expansive concept album that weds Jamaica’s reigning dancehall champion with one of New York’s most innovative producers. Over the past six months, dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been in the studio with prized Brooklyn producer Dre Skull, forging a futuristic new sound that Mixpak will unveil in spring 2011. Dre Skull, noted for producing super-smart beats for the likes of Lil Scrappy and Sizzla, first…