THE YEAR 2000 IN REVIEW
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World Creole Music Festival
was sensational as thousands
paid tribute to favorite bands and also to Rosie, the late Pm
Details (click) Independence News
October 17, 2000
BOB MARLEY'S WAILERS BAND WILL REPLACE ASWAD IN WORLD CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Wailers, presently led by Ashton"Family Man" Barrett will replace the English reggae group ASWAD on the opening night, October 27 at the World Creole Music Festival.
Mr Ronald Lander, DFC Chairman told reporters recently that ASWAD are currently involved in recording a new album and that the Wailers, now embarking on their 30th tour of the world had been named their substitute.
The Wailers who had been originally formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, both deceased, and Barrett
will also include Jamaican Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths of the "I Threes' and organist Earl "Wire" Lindo .
October 16,2000
The body of the late Honorable Roosevelt Douglas, Former Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica was laid to rest at his family estate in Hampsted on Saturday October 14. Mr Douglas would have been 59 on Sunday October 15. He passed away on October 1, 2000 leaving behind many mourners including his nation, Dominica and the rest of the Caribbean. "He was an internationalist" exclaimed Mr Tim Hector, an Antiguan political activist and friend of Mr. Douglas.
Over 150 dignitaries from 26 countries were present at the State funeral . Also present were his three sons Cabral,Kim and Tiyani as well as his daughter,Debbie and his mother,Bernadette Douglas.
October 9, 2000
Prime Minister Rosie Douglas, 58, died at his home in Portsmouth of an apparent heart attack on Sunday October 1,2000 He had just returned the previous day from a summit of Caribbean leaders in Jamaica. Mr. Pierre Charles who was Minister of Communications and Works was sworn in as the new Prime Minister on October 3. This year's Independence Day, Nov.3 and the World Creole Music Festival will be dedicated to the late Prime Minister Douglas.
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October 9, 2000
CARNIVAL CORNER TO LAUNCH RAINBOW 2001
Sensay costumes may be on display at a presentation to be held at the Springfield guest house on Sunday October 22. Rainbow 2001 band will be launched at a brunch that evening, according to band leader Mr. Vincent L. Titre Jr. Music will be supplied by The Swingin Stars. The group had formerly launched "Return of the Sensay" in 1995.
May 22, 2000
Derick St Rose, De Hunter
has continued his success in soca with his rendition of popular songs from his new 2000 CD "Soca Lollipop"at the El Oceana night club in da Bronx New York, Sat nite, May 20. The songs included ":One People One Nation", Wom-la (Rum song),and others which his backup group Burning Flames of Antigua had fun playing. Hunter had the sellout crowd begging for more.
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March 4,2000
Ms.Darna Charlene Roberts of Castle comfort was crowned the 2000 Miss Dominica at the National Carnival Queen Show competition held on Friday night March 3 at Festival City, Roseau. Maryah Abraham of Tete Morne was 1st Runnerup(2nd place) and in 3rd place was Valda Blackmore of Portsmouth who received the Miss Photogenic award.
March 5,2000
Derick St.Rose better known as De Hunter has won the year 2000 Calypso Monarch of Dominica.
Hunter defeated nine other calypsonians including a narrow decision for the title with last year's King De Brakes. The show held at Festival City on Saturday March 4 was well appreciated by the massive audience who danced and , sang and jumped up.
Brakes placed 2nd, 3 time Champ
De Hurricane placed 3rd,Singing Sandy 4th, newcomer DaddyChess (Chester Letang) won 5th place and Scrunter won 6th place.
DeHunter had just won on Wednesday night the 2000 Stardom King of the tent and promises to win the road march. Hunter had also just released his new 2000 CD "Soca Lollipop".The Swingin Stars Orchestra provided backup music for the calypsonians.
WEST INDIAN LABOR DAY CARNIVAL 2000
Occasional drenching downpours and a controversial ban on alcohol could not dampen the explosion of joy at one of the world's biggest and most festive annual events.
It was the 32nd West Indian American Carnival Parade in Brooklyn where more than 1000 marchers, many in attired costumes and musical bands from the islands of the Caribbean took part on Labor Day September 4.
With island fever to the pulsating rhythm of calypso music,zouk,bouyon and reggae,these masqueraders and bands made their way along Eastern Parkway.
Bands included WCK who retired after the first rainstorm .The First Serernade Band continued once the sun appeared and played to numerous revellers..Also performing were many Trinidad bands,and alsoThe Burning Flames, Jam Band and Krosfyah among others. The flags of Dominica,St. Lucia ,Grenada,Antigua,St Kitts, Barbados,Trinidad and Jamaica were proudly waved as the aroma of grilled jerk chicken, roti of beef and chicken and other similar Caribbean food filled the air.
September 27, 2000
TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT EVEN BEFORE EXILE ONE MUSICIAN PERFORMS AT SOLO CONCERT-
One of Dominica's musical geniuses, Fitzroy Williams is scheduled to perform live at the Arawak Cultural Center, formerly the Arawak Cinema on Friday September 29 in Roseau, Dominica. The veteran organist and vocalist of the popular zouk/cadance group, EXILE ONE will be performing solo and may have some members of his old friends accompanying him as guest artists. EXILE ONE is still alive and Fitzroy who is still with the group has recorded with other groups including the GAYLORDS for whom he wrote the song "HIT ME WITH MUSIC". Another hit that he wrote was the cadance song "LUCIFER" Mr Williams had recently received the GOLDEN DRUM AWARD from the National Cultural Council ( not the Dominica Festivals Commission as reported earlier-thanks for the correction Ms.David), for distinguished service to culture in Dominica. As reported by Ms.J. David, the NCC,through the Division of Culture gives this award each year during Emancipation Celebrations formerly known as DOMFESTA.
The town of Portsmouth has recently opened its Carnival festivities with a parade. Valda Blackmore who is representing Portsmouth at the National Queen Show in Roseau on Friday March 3 was present, according to Marpin News.
The Northern Calypso competition was held on Friday March 3 at the RB Douglas cinema in Portsmouth .Among the calypsonians competing were De Hunter of Clifton, De Brakes of Colihaut and Superior Castle of Portsmouth and Lord Caressa of Marigot.. Hunter and Brakes will again compete at the National competition at Festival City, Roseau on Saturday March 4
TT'S NOT JUST CARIBANA, THERE WERE CARNIVAL REVELLERS IN ANTIGUA WHILE BIM HAD ITS CROPOVER
(SERENADE AND HUNTER NOW IN LONDON FOR. CARNIVAL(click on their page links for details)
Well Caribana is over!Labor Day Mas will be here in New York very soon. While fans were partying at Cutty's in Toronto last month to the sounds of The First Serenade Band, fans in Tortola were soaking it up to the Bouyon Pioneers, WCK. Soon after Tortola, the CK's were in Guadeloupe, after opening the 2000 Bicycle Competition similar to "The Tour De France" according to Manager Emile Depooter. They performed live to well over 10,000 screaming fans. WCK did participate in Antigua's Carnival, Mon/Tues Aug 7/8 after playing at party jams over the weekend with Burning Flames and Tonik Band.
Toriano Edwards former member of Burning Flames, better known as King Onyan won his 4th title in a row defeating the other 8 calypso contestants in a controversial decision.
Caribana festival culminated on Sat Aug 5 with the traditional Carnival parade and Saturday night parties in Toronto.Serenade and Swingin Stars had been expected to participate in those jams. Parties and shows continued until the Canada holiday on Monday August 7.
Barbados also had its version of Carnival which they call Cropover this past week. Among the celebrities who performed were defending Calypso monarch,Red Plastic Bag, Gabby, Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah and Square One. Mighty Gabby won the 2000 Calypso Monarch title.
Grenada also had its carnival on August 14 and 15. The Mighty Darius won this year's Calypso Monarch title beating out last year's monarch, "Beast" Meanwhile De Inspector placed second in a controversial Soca Monarch contest.
Lead singers, Derick 'Rah' Peters
of WCK and Rohan Williams of
First Serenade recently left their respective bands.Both have teamed to form a new seven member band called RAW RHYTHMS (RIDDEEMS) INTERNATIONAL.
According to Williams this new band promises to be a force to be reckoned with.
"Way Papa ! Band salla tay chaud!" exclaimed some participants in the T-shirt band that was organized by Kubuli Beer Well of course that band the Raw Rideems Intl. did accompany the Kubuli T-shirt band on Monday and Tuesday , starring Rah and Rohie.
The Dominica Festival Commission of the National Development Corporation met with various scheduled participants of the World Creole Music Festival in Roseau. Among the intended performers present on Sept 18,2000 were Anthony Gussie of Dominica, Jean Michel Carbrimol of LA MAFFIA, KAPITAL, KADANS and AKIYO of Martinique and Guadeloupe who all signed. Among the witnesses present were Johnny (JOKAM) Karam of Kairi FM Radio, Gregory Rabess of GIS, DBS' Ivona John Baptiste, Kairi Fm's Nicole and Sensay's Earl Lawrence. DFC's Mr Toulon and the NDC Director, Mr Lander both thanked the participants and encouraged all to come and visit Dominica for the forthcoming celebrations.
September 6, 2000
Dominica's Executive Director of the Dominica Festival Commission, Mr Eddie Toulon and Mr Sobers Esprit, Deputy Director of Tourism briefed the press at the Dominica Consulate in New York this morning. They launched the 4th Annual World Creole Music Festival which will be held in Dominica from October 27-29, 2000. Among those who attended were representatives from Air Jamaica,WLIB and New York's Inner City Broadcasting as well as Mr Steve Johnson, Deputy Director of Tourism in NY and Mr Earl Lawrence, Editor of Sensay Dominica's Sensay News.
Among the groups who are scheduled to perform are Kassav, Sakis,Aswad,TopVice,Kapital,
Midnight Groovers, Akiyo, Zydeco Cha Chas, First Serenade and WCK.
Air Jamaica and WLIB are official sponsors of the Creole Festival. Air Jamaica will be linking with one of its smaller airplanes, Eastern Caribbean Express. It's, a 37 seater which runs from Barbados to Dominica.
February 28,2000
The SUGAR FYAH BAND
of Marigot, is again this year's winner for the second year in a row of the LAPO KABWIT
(goatskin drums) competition.
The Sensay Festival at Mahaut
had a low turnout of com-petitors according to some reports.
March 1,2000
Two steelbands performed at the PAN BY DE BAY festival held on Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard to a well attended crowd on Tues evening Feb 29.
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