He calls the song a message of hope and titled it, “Benitot Haiti” which translates to “See you [soon] Haiti”. Martins is using his music to tell Haitians tomorrow is coming and that in time they will laugh and smile again.
Speaking with The Scene briefly on Thursday the Guyanese icon revealed the song came out of an idea he had which was only developed after he was asked to perform at the concert. Martins said he got the call and went ahead and wrote the song which says “Haiti will rise again”. The rhythm is upbeat as it the message, he stated, adding that a few other local artistes have been asked to collaborate with him on the song for the event.
Martins disclosed that the concert will end with a rendition of their combined effort and a video is expected to be uploaded to the popular site, YouTube.
The Princess Hotel and GEMS Theatre Productions have organized the benefit concert which will include performances from Martins and his Tradewinds Band, Big Red, Jessica Xavier, Celeste David, Shakti Strings and the GT&T Jingle singers. A press release from GEMS Theatre Productions said that comedians Henry Rodney, Kirk Jardine, Linden `Jumbie’ Jones and many others are also in the line-up.
Also taking part in the concert are the Dubraj Tassa Drummers, Sean Bhola and Gordon Bevaun. The concert will be emceed by Ron Robinson and Wanita Huburn. Tickets cost $1,000 and can be bought at the Princess Hotel and Kings Jewellery World.
