DANCE MAESTRO MICHAEL SALICKRAM AND THE DYNAMIC ANIL BHEEM IN A NIGHT OF MIND BLOWING LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR MOTHERS DAY

Choreographer/ Dance Maestro and Artistic Director of the Clico Shiv Shakti Dance Company Michael Salickram is promising a magnificent dance extravaganza of enormous proportions for this years Mothers Day Spectacular on Saturday 10th May, at 8.00 pm at the Centre of Excellence.

A definite treat is in store as Salickram and his immensely popular CLICO Shiv Shakti dancers have prepared mind-blowing performances as their gift to Mothers.

Salickram, who is readily known for his superb choreographic skills, combines his exceptional talent with beautiful costumes and elaborate stage props to bring together a production that has never been seen before on local stage.

Their repertoire for this year’s programme showcases the versatility of Salickram’s creative ability, and entails items for all dance lovers. It extends from classical to contemporary dances, as well as nostalgic ones, which will surely take patrons down memory lane. Michael Salickram has carved a niche in the entertainment industry as the Caribbean’s premier East Indian Dance Company and their items for this year’s annual Mother’s Day Spectacular are nothing short of breathtaking.

As in the past few years, the Super talented Anil Bheem , popular radio presenter on 103 fm will also appear in Concert. This year, Anil will be concentrating on improving the musical output of his BMRZ musical ensemble and have included ace saxophone and clarinet player, the internationally renowned Gerald Rampersad to assist with his musical arrangements.Anil will also take to opportunity to release an album on the night of the show.

Hi Lo Food Stores, Opnet Jewellers, Guardian General, Dairy Dairy Milk, KFC and NLCB. The official website www.rafimohammed.com can be refered too for further details.

International Singing Superstar Zubeen (Ya Ali) Joins Raymond and Rennie for Annual Valentine Spectacular…

The producers of the Annual Valentine Spectacular are pleased to announce that for the 2008 edition, they have added to the cast the International Singing Superstar Zubeen, whose hits include the phenomenal super hit Ya Ali, Subah Subah, Jag Lal, Ek Din (re-mixed version) and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Zubeen will join our very own local superstars Raymond and Rennie Ramnarine for what is definitely going to be the love event of the year. The show is carded for Saturday 16th February, 2008 at the Centre of Excellence at 8.00pm. Kiss Desserts, Dairy Dairy Milk, NLCB, Daihatsu and Newsday are pleased to be associated with this event.

Zubeen is now flooded with offers in the film Industry after his track Ya Ali from the movie Gangster became a super hit. Zubeen has since given successive hits and is not considered a one- hit song wonder. Zubeen says it’s all about survival in the Bollywood music industry, all you have to do is to prove yourself and the opportunities will flow. Famous Music Director Shankar Mahadevav says Zubeen is a very good singer, took advantage of this break and the rest is history, no current singer has been able to give so many hits in such a short space of time- Subah Subah, Jag Lal and others. Zubeen’s voice is really captivating according to Lata Mangeshkar who describes Zubeen’s voice as soulful and heart touching. Zubeen has proved his mettle with more than 7000 Assamese songs and a promising future as an actor and music director. Collaboration with Raymond and Rennie is just what the doctor ordered for Valentines.

This show is also very important as Dil E Nadan Orchestra considered the premium musical band in the Caribbean for it’s versatility and innovation, already quite popular in North America and Europe will be seeking to convince several talent scouts who will be here from Mumbai that they will be the preferred choice for a series of shows throughout India in late 2008.

Guyana Baboo Terry Gagraj
Latest rave
“Berbice River”

Don’t let Terry Gagraj’s youthful face and smashing smile be and intimidating and judgmental factor.  In the entertainment arena Terry has been exposed internationally and way beyond recognition.  Terry has performed with   well renounced and legendary singers like Sundar Popo, Ramdai Chatioe and Kanchan

“When I think my name may be fading from the minds of the older generations up comes the smiles and cheers from the younger generation”, states Terry.  As a matter of fact while at a video shoot at Avenue Lounge in Queens Terry was greeted in the street by a 10 year whose face lit up when he saw him.  The humble singer waved to the young fan and later stated, “when the youths of tomorrows generation recognizes you it means you have an impact at all age levels and you must be doing something right”.

On September 15th 2007  Terry Gagraj  launches his new cd “berbice River” along side his band the Bachnal band. The event takes place at Naresa Palace at 116-14 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, Queens, NY.

Also being featured that night is 2007 Road March King - Anand JO JO Yankaran alongide Bisham - the Riddim Master, female singer and winner of the First Annual West Indian Awards Ms   Sharon Ghanny, Sex Marissa, Bhawanie Singh, DJ Prakz, , H20 Wataflo, Kuli Bai, Apache Waria Featuring SHADIA the Dancing Beauty  Special BONUS by MAHADEO SHIVRAJ and PAUL SANDERS of ***LAFF TILL YUH BUST -- Doors Open 7pm --- Showtime 8pm --- Advance Tickets $15 --- Door $20 --- Special VIP $50 -- Info 646-309-1402 -- 718-725-7570. 

Terry’s new song “Guyana Guyana” is soon be the next hit in the clubs and on elitesoundz.com web radio.  He must confess that the song “Guyana Guyana took him the longest to write but when it was done it did its justice.  The lyrics one will agree is all about culture, traditions ones that make the West Indian people who they are today.

For the first time Terry incorporates chutney music with the sweet East Indian rhythms of the dhantal and dholak drums.  Of course don’t forget what Terry’s songs are most noted for and that is food. 

This is the year Terry will begin touring outside of his normal venues.  In October he will visit the windy city of Chicago.   So fans watch out this singer is about to make waves. For more info log on to http://www.terrygajraj.com/

Shahrukh Khan hands over Lil Champs award to Sanchita

Amidst an August gathering in Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai, Sanchita from Kolkata won the coveted title of Zee Tv’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’. Don Shahrukh Khan made the final announcement in his unique style. Divakar Sharma from Delhi and Sameer Mohammad from Mumbai were the first and second runners-up respectively.

Gajendra Singh, more popular as Gajji has indeed conceived this reality show in such a glamorous way that the programme became a ‘must watch’ in almost all houses. The winner of the grand finale Sanchita is 14 years old and studies at Chatterjee Hat Girls School in Howrah, West Bengal. Sanchita received the award from the hands of the superstar Shahrukh Khan, whose presence added glamour to the show.

The trio who judged the little champs since a long time were the great figures of Bollywood-Bappi Lahiri, Alka Yagnik and Abhijeet Bhattacharjee. However, the final selection was made by the votes of the people delivered by means of SMS. Divakar Sharma who became the first runner-up is of 13 years and studies in DPS, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Inspite of being visually handicapped, Divakar was an embodiment of immense light and courage.

The second runners-up, Sameer was the youngest among them all and studies in KPS Memorial School, Mumbai.The host of the show Shan has made the entire programme more happening and lively. Sa re ga ma pa has given India many musical melodies like Sreya Ghosal, Kunal Ganjawala and Debojit Saha. It is expected that the all the top three finalists of the Li’l Champs will carve a niche for them in Bollywood.

Death of Simbhonath Kumar

We regret to announce the death of Simbhonath Kumar proprietor of the Triangle 1 and 2. Kumar was shot dead on Saturday morning at his Rio Claro’s business place during a robbery

Death of Myodeen Ackbarali

We regret to announce the death of Myodeen Ackbarali, former member of the Nau Jawan, Naya Zamana and National Indian Orchestra . Myo died on Friday 28th Dec. 2008 at his home in Freeport and was buried the same afternoon. Scores of artistes , friends and well wishers attend the funeral which was addressed by Former Government Minister Kamaluddin Mohammed and Journalist Gideon Hanoomansingh and businessman Tyrone Singh.

Frankie Nanan dies

It is with great sadness, I regret to inform you that Mr. Frankie Nanan of big band Naya Andaz Brass Orchestra / Andaz International - in Cedar Hill Village, Princess Town - has passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007.

I do hope that you have already been contacted but wanted to make certain that all those who knew Frankie, and were involved with the band - Andaz International, had knowledge of his recent passing.

I would ask that you and those who knew Frankie will take a moment to think of him and his family at this time of sadness. As you know, he was a man who welcomed everyone into his life, his home, and his heart. He started his band over 50 years ago... but more importantly, he began a series of events that would affect the lives of those that he touched along the way. Many great artistes and musicians of the past, present and future have passed through his band and home, and we do hope that he is remembered for his kindness and devoted spirit. He was a revolutionary man, an icon in the Trinidadian cultural music scene - who received honors for being an ambassador in this field. He was a most unique individual and one that we will not soon forget.

Frankie is survived by his wife Dolly, sons Stephen & Richard, daughters Asha, Indera, Renuka, Charmain, 10 grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews & nieces.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend to all. The Nanan home is open tomorrow for showing of respect to Frankie... just as his home was always open to everyone who knew him. It is a celebration of his life, and for those who've had the great opportunity to embrace Frankie into their own lives during his time with us.

I hope this e-mail finds its way to you. On behalf of my family and the entire Nanan family, we thank you.

Steven Murray
Hastings, ON Canada

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Robert Mohammed Radio Station

This is your friend Robert Mohamed in New York. Just want to say hello, and to let you know that my Station is back on the Air in New York on AM 1620, 1630 & 1700. We are also covering the US,Canada,and the Caribbean by Digital Satellite Radios, and our Broadcast is streaming  LIVE on the World Wide Web for free.  Here is the link: www.icrradio.com. And click on Kajol. Check it out and feedback.  In a few weeks our broadcast can also be accessed on Cell Phones here on the Mobile Broadcast Network.

Guyanese-based New Yorker presents
thrilling film on colonial Guyana (Hardbeatnews.com)

NEW YORK - Incredible is the only word that can be used to describe the preview of 'GUIANA 1838,' the Rohit Jagessar film that focuses on the abolition of slavery and the arrival of Indians in the British West Indies during the 19th century.

The vivid cinematography on 'GUIANA 1838'sucks the viewer in immediately and takes one through the journey of indentured laborers arriving on the ship, the Hesperus, and the conflict that initially ensues between the black slaves and the new arriving Indian ones. A scene from 'Guiana 1838'.

Kumar Gaurav, playing Laxman, a laborer brought in from Calcutta aboard the Hesperus, is awesome and the writer's skill at showing the bond that eventually forms between him and the black escaped slaves is brilliant. The unity that is shown on screen should be now used to translate into killing whatever racist insecurities that persist in Guyana today. For that especially, Jagessar must be lauded.

Also featured in the film, shot in Berbice, Guyana and set for release in Australia on August 4th, and later in the U.S., is Urmila, an innocent girl caught up in the system of indentureship, and Cabi, a Maroon, played by Guyanese actor Henry Rodney.

British actors Rufus Graham and Thomas Garvey play the white overseer and driver on the John Gladstone plantations of Vreed - en - Hoope and Vreed - en Stein.

Jagessar, who independently produced the film, skillfully takes the viewer through abolition and as the news of freedom for the slaves in announced, Cabi returns to yell the famous line, "Massa day done!" But it is the response that is left with the reader and keeps ringing in one's ears: "No Cabi, Massa day 'nah done."

Readers can view the three-minute trailer of the film by logging on to http://www.rbcradio.com/guiana1838.htm