The Tina Insanally Music Foundation opened its doors at Lovely Lass, West Coast Berbice on April 15, with 20 students who will be taught to play a number of instruments, including the steel pan. According to a press release from the Foundation, it aims to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children through music and educational opportunities. Students will be tutored by Godfrey “Junior” Richmond, a well-known saxophonist who also plays the piano, guitar and steel pan. Classes will he held every Sunday from 3pm at Richmond’s residence which also houses his Rhythms of Life Recording Studio. In picture: The first batch of students performing ‘We are the World’ at the opening ceremony. For more information the public is invited to visit the website www.tif.org.gy
