GUYANA CHRONICLE Friday January 24, 2014
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Jumo has eyes set on Soca Monarch crown in T/T competition
JUMO Primo, reigning Carib Soca Monarch King, will be leaving Guyana shortly to make preparations for his participation in the international Soca Monarch competition slated to commence in Trinidad and Tobago on February 8. Primo is all excited about his inaugural participation in the competition, and promises to do his best to win it for Guyana. He has noted that while his winning would be a personal achievement, it is one that Guyanese should be proud of. While cognisant that he has limited time to prepare, his main focus is to put Guyana on the map with respect to soca
music. He is also well aware that some big guns that are known to Trinidadians have already started to campaign and promote their music, and he would be sharing the same stage with them; but Jumo is unfazed by the competition. He encourages all Guyanese to get on board and give him the support he needs to move forward into the finals. The semi-finals will be held on February 8, and there will be a particular number to send text messages to in support of the Guyanese artiste. “Once the number is available, I will broadcast it to make sure that all Guyanese become a part of the process,” Jumo has declared.
His entry into the international soca monarch is entitled “On de Road”, and this would also be his Carib Soca Monarch entry as he defends his title come February 15 in the National Park of Guyana. The song was released on Thursday, and has already been creating some vibes on the local airwaves. However, with less than a month to go to defend his title, Primo, though well prepared, claims that anyone can be victorious. He encourages all his fans to come out in their numbers on February 15 and party to the vibes and energy that he would be bringing to the stage. He recently released “Marching Out” which he said
is suited for a hearty party. “We will start with Marching Out, then we will hit the road with On De Road, which will also be entered for the Road March competition,” an enthusiastic Jumo disclosed. He is also expected to shortly release Nosey People (Part two) called “People Like Talk”. Meanwhile, the soca sensation and X2 member thanked his fans for their overwhelming support over the years. He said that without his fans he is no one. He reiterated that he is all excited to be part of the international Soca Monarch competition, and renewed his call for the support from his fans.
American worship leader Israel Houghton for Guyana in February ISRAEL Houghton is a Grammy Award-winning American Christian singer, songwriter, producer, and worship leader mostly known for his cross-cultural style of Christian music. He is set to perform live in Guyana on February 1, at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara. The renowned artiste will be accompanied by a 15-member team, although the concert would also feature local Guyanese talents such as Junior Tucker, Hoszia Hinds and the 2nd Coming Band, among others. The four-hour concert would be characterized by worship and praise. Houghton and his team are expected in Guyana on January 31, and are anticipating a fantastic concert as they promote peace, love and unity. Inspire Inc., the organisers of this event, anticipate a monumental performance from a monumental singer; and accordingly expect a monumental turnout for this once-in-a-lifetime event. They are confident that an event of this nature and magnitude would create an indelible mark in the minds of those who attend. Tickets for the concert will be available at various churches across the country, as well as from Gizmos and Gadgets, Princess Hotel and other locations that will be announced at a later date. Houghton is normally known as Israel and the New Breed. He is currently signed to Integrity Music and is also a current worship leader at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood church in Houston, Texas.
Houghton has earned two Gold selling albums, six Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award, and five Grammy Awards. In a dynamic world of praise and worship, the music never stops, as believers seek new songs to express their heartfelt gratitude in praise to God. No one knows this better than gospel-praise powerhouse Israel and New Breed and its bandleader, Israel Houghton.
Guyana’s Jumo Primo has his sights set on the International Soca Monarch crown.
Aidonia for Guyana Mash Night IN 2002, the Stereo Sonic Sound Company started bringing to Guyana the best Dancehall artistes of the Caribbean, and this year it will be no different, as one of the most requested musicians of recent times, Aidonia, would be brought to Guyana for the Stereo Sonic’s annual Mash Night Concert. With 2013 hits like ‘Fi Di Jockey’ and ‘Bruki’, Aidonia has become one of the most in-demand artistes of the Caribbean, and now Guyanese will get what they have been asking for. On February 23, 2014, Aidonia will perform live at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground in Bourda. With his distinctive raspy tones and smart lyrics, Sheldon ‘Aidonia’ Lawrence has become a favourite among fans across the Caribbean. He will be headlining this event, which will also see performing Guyana’s very own Lil Million, James Bond and Super Ray one-man band. Lil Million was made popular with ‘The Dangles’, and later released ‘Rub it and Go Down’, ‘Eddo Leaf’ and ‘Front Door’ among other songs. James Bond recently stepped on the scene, but has created quite a buzz with his debut song, ‘Wine pon De Button’. The Stereo Sonic Mashramani Concert has, over the years, evolved into the most anticipated and attended local event, drawing an estimated 10,000 patrons annually. Among the artistes who have headlined this event are the Mighty Crown, Tony Matterhorn, Mavado, Kiprich, RDX and Shal Marshall.
Mr. Famous ‘Play More Local’ for Guyana Mr. Famous
ON Saturday, February 22, the Hotel Tower Poolside will come alive with the sweet sound of soca as Guyanese ‘palance’ their way into Mashramani, our 44th Republic anniversary, with the sounds of Mr. Famous ‘Play More Local’ and Fadda Moses. The voice of Devon Moses, better known as “Fadda Moses”, took the Caribbean and beyond by storm with the recent release of “Sample (Stand Up Bend Ova)” which went viral in a matter of days. Fadda Moses is no stranger to the music scene, and over the years has created a name for himself with songs like “Gyal Flex”, “Bubble Time” and “Never Bite”, among others. Meanwhile, Mr Famous has not been doing too badly himself. He, too, has become a household name with his release of “Play More Local”. The calypso-like song has been heavily played on local airwaves as well as in Trinidad, creating quite a buzz about the artiste.
Aidonia