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Kyrique Wins!

With the conclusion of season three, the talent seeking show Baje to the World, there can be no uncertainty that there is a wealth of singing talent in Barbados. Ten finalists faced off at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Sunday 14 May. These 10 performers would have already tested their skills against other talents during preliminary shows. Reaching the final show was a great achievement.

All the performers came with their A-game and left no stone unturned in their attempt to win the hearts of the audience and the nod of the judges.   Kyrique Alleyne was the eventual winner with Mr. Showman and ShAquan Smith placing second and third respectively. 

By the end of the first half eleven-year-old Skydrive had clearly positioned herself as the one to beat with a masterful performance of My Heart Will Go On.  The audience knew that the second half would be intense and whoever did their best would be the winner.

The second half did not disappoint. The presentations of all the artists were of a very high standard and professionally executed, which defies the fact that they are young amateurs. The judge’s task would not have been an easy one but with all things considered they crowned Kyrique Alleyne as the winner. This decision found favour with the audience.

Kyrique performances of Tarrus Riley’ Just the Way You Are ‘and ‘Number One Fan’ by Anton Jones would have been hard to beat. Alleyne can sing, he has wonderful stagecraft and can work an audience. The winner is now $20, 000 richer and earned himself a Caribbean tour with Soca Queen Destra Garcia and a fully funded platinum production deal.

Meanwhile, second place went to Kymani Devonish – Mr Showman – who earned $10, 000, a staycation and a record production deal with Red Head Productions. Shaquan Smith won third place and walked away with $5, 000 in cash and other prizes. Smith had a little mishap in his first song, but he maintained his form and brought the church-like feeling to the gym with his spirited rendition of Tamela Mann’s Take Me to the King. 

 Baje to the World Season 3 Final show was a success. The contestants were all deserving of being in the finals and each of them performed outstandingly well.   (Christopher Williams)

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Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony This Friday

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment will host the Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony this Friday, November 1, marking the start of the annual community Independence celebrations.

This year’s ceremony will be held under the theme Celebrating Our Communities: Re-engaging, Re-igniting, Re-imagining, and will take place on Friday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m., at National Heroes Square, The City.

Following the Lighting Ceremony, the celebrations will continue with a Bajan Brew at 7:00 p.m., offering an evening filled with spouge, drama, song, and steel pan performances.

The event is free and open to all, providing an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Barbados as we celebrate Independence. 

Patrons are encouraged to arrive early and make any necessary transportation arrangements due to expected road closures in the vicinity of Wharf Road and Trafalgar Street. (PR/GIS)

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A SEA OF YELLOW AT RISE & RUM BREAKFAST PARTY

Patrons enjoyed a day filled with food, fun, and sun at Rise and Rum, the penultimate event of this year’s Barbados Food and Rum Festival.


Food lovers had an abundance of delicious dishes to savour on Saturday—from roasted breadfruit and seafood boils to various fish delicacies and scrumptious desserts, offering a wide array of options to enjoy.
Of course, there was no shortage of entertain, and local bands Square One and Krosfyah once again teamed up to keep the crowds grooving as they enjoyed their savour foodie treats in fine style.

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Let us celebrate Jackie Opel

Tuesday 27th August was a significant day in the history of local music. It marked the birthday of Dalton Bishop better known as Jackie Opel. The musical icon would have turned 84. Jackie Opel was an outstanding singer, composer, and creator of the Spouge music genre who was born on August 27, 1938, in the inner-city area of Chapman Lane.

Shantal Munroe Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office

In 1962 Jackie migrated to Jamaica where he lived for six years. He was influential in the formative careers of some of Jamaica’s iconic entertainers. From Bob Marley to Jimmy Cliff, Ken Hopeton, Alton Ellis, and the early days of the band The Wailers.

David Commissiong

On his return to Barbados Jackie Opel was gearing up to take his career and his newly created spouge music to a higher level. Plans were afoot to produce a concert, but fate was not kind, and he died in a car accident on Bay Street on March 9, 1970.

Special Free Concert Yesterday

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) hosted a special concert, last night, in Freedom Park to honour Jackie Opel.

A cast of some of the island’s top singers graced the stage to perform a wide range of spouge songs. The modest audience can count themselves lucky to have attended an event that will be a benchmark in local music history.

Adrian Clarke

Artists thrilled those in attendance

Performers included the following, Wendy Alleyne, Shadia Marshall, Keisha Christian, Mickey Dee, Mike Grosvenor, Colin Spencer, Desmond Weekes, Jamal Slocombe, Simon Pipe, D J Simmons, Bit Bit, Ishiaka, Romario Greaves, Alix Cage, Adrian Clarke and Edwin Yearwood.

Senator the Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office delivered the opening remarks, and Ambassador to CARICOM David Comissiong delivered the feature address. It was generally felt by those in attendance that a Jackie Opel Birthday Concert should be held annually. (Article and photos by Christopher Williams)

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