By Shuntel Glasgow
In a candid reflection on her career, Jackie Hanover, known as ‘Jackie Jaxx’, voiced her frustration about being overlooked for major national events. Despite her contributions to the music scene, she describes her recent booking experiences as disappointing and unsatisfactory.
Hanover, in an interview with Stabroek News, revealed that many of her bookings have been made at the last minute, often lacking the necessary arrangements to support a high-quality performance. This situation has led to feelings of disappointment and a belief that her artistic standards are being undermined. “I believe that because I spoke up and requested better conditions for myself and other artists, I started to be overlooked for other performances.”
She emphasised that the treatment of artistes should reflect their commitment to their craft, noting that it appears there is an expectation for performers to accept mediocre conditions without complaint. Taking pride in her work, the artiste insists on maintaining high standards for her performances as she evolves in her career. Hanover argued that artistes deserve better treatment and should not be forced to compromise their quality due to inadequate arrangements or late bookings.
