In celebration of Bob Marley’s 75th birth anniversary and to promote local talent, Carib Feedback Productions presents a Bob Marley Showcase on Thursday, February 6, at the Pegasus Hotel Poolside.
Among the artistes and bands slated to perform are First Born and Irits Band, Small Man, Mario Keine, Tattoo Man, Sonja Royalty and the Yoruba Singers.
The first episode of a 13-part TV series titled “Tenement Yard” recently produced by Carib Feedback Productions has not yet been aired but should be a part of the National Communications Network’s programming by mid-month. Promotions for the series begin next week on NCN. The series was created with the support of the Department of Culture, Ministry of the Presidency and tells a story of a Guyanese man who has been living abroad for many years, returning home. Having had experience as a music producer, he is scouting for talent.
“Tenement Yard” was written and directed by Leon Saul. Part of Thursday night’s show will be filmed and added to the second episode which is currently being shot.
In an interview, leading member of First Born and the owner of Shiloh Records Troy Azore said that the focus of the show will be promotion of Guyanese talent. The artistes will be performing covers of some of Bob Marley’s songs as well as some of their original pieces. Azore is also the editor and videographer of “Tenement Yard”.
He opined that with Guyana’s economy expected to rise now with our newfound oil, foreigners will be coming from far and wide and they will need to be entertained and will be interested in our culture. “Come out and support Guyanese talents. People coming are not only interested in the oil but in our culture as well,” he said.
Tickets for the show cost $2,500 and can be purchased at the Pegasus Hotel front desk. The show begins at 7 pm.
