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Alamgir
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Alamgir, the " Elvis of the East " who has mesmerised audiences in
numerous capitals of the world, is in fact, a very soft spoken person
in real life. His voice which has a soothing and caressing effect on
the listener, reveals his unassuming personality. He is a complete
natural and quite at ease in the presence of strangers. Yet, there is
that hint of bashfulness which adds to his charm.
His greatest asset is his deep, rich, nostalgic voice, having a
timbre which differs from the voices of almost every known vocalist.
To name a few of his hit songs: Dekha na tha kabhi humne ye
sama, Ye shaam aur tera naam, Maene tomhari gagarse pani
peeya tha, Shamsay pehele aana and Mujhay dilsay na bhoolana.
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Hunter
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Hunter
is Trinidad's biggest Chutney artist for 2008,
he will be starring the big MaqT20 concert on Sunday, May 25th.
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Ky-mani Marley
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Cricket nights to remember will feature the son of the legendary Bob Marley,
Ky-mani Marley. Ky-mani will pay a special tribute to his dad by singing
the song “Dear Dad” a letter he wrote to his Dad after he passed when Ky-mani was
just a child; he later composed the letter into a song, which became a big hit.
Ky-mani will also cover some of Bob’s greatest hits.
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Allison Hinds
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We will also feature out of Barbados Allison Hinds .
Crowned the undisputed “Queen of SOCA” by fans worldwide,
her powerful, emotional vocals and high-energy live shows are
legendary to Caribbean music fans.
Among SOCA QUEEN’s standout tracks is "Roll It Gal".
An energetic dance track as well as an empowering girl power anthem,
“Roll It Gal” shot to the top of the charts in Barbados,
Trinidad, Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean almost
instantly upon its initial release in ‘05
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Michelle Riu
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Michelle Riu isn't exactly what one might expect of an American singer/songwriter.
Her Cuban ancestry fuses with Southern sensibilities, making her
songs a welcome addition to the often-nebulous pop-country genre.
Her thick, smoky warble is evocative of Joss Stone; her
twangy inflection reveals the influence of Patsy Cline; and
she occasionally employs a Susan Tedeschi growl for texture.
Her debut CD, Up Down and Strange, began as a collection
of songs and spoken-word performances intended for a much
smaller group of listeners, but her song
"Brand New Haircut" struck a chord with Ferny
Coipel of Indie band Humbert and he wound up co-producing
the album, which was released in '06 to a much wider audience.
With pretty blond looks, Riu could easily lapse
into clichés about men, love, and being an object of desire.
Instead she explores the darker recesses of heartbreak and
the significance of carving out a strong female identity.
Patrice Elizabeth Grell Yursik, Miami New Times
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Marcia Griffiths
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Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths will be on hand to reel
out hits after hits, with a special segment
uniting all nations in dance with her mega
hit “The Electric Slide, Boogie Woogie Woogie”.
This masterful performer a 30-year veteran toured with
the great Bob Marley, as one of the “I three’s”, will be a
treat to the multicultural audience expected at this event.
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Adesh Samaroo
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Chutney music is a form of music indigenous to
the southern Caribbean (primarily Trinidad and Tobago,
Guyana and Suriname) which derives elements from
Soca and Indian filmi songs. The music was created by
Indo-Caribbean’s who were transported to the West Indies as
indentured servants and later immigrants, during the 19th century.
We are proud to present the King’s of Chutney Music Roplal G and
Adesh Samaroo from out of Trinidad. This up-tempo
Afro/Indian blend will thrill South Florida with its
haunting rhythms.
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LUST, Singing Melody,Thriller U, Lukie D, Tony Curtis
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A favorite among the ladies of the Caribbean is
the very melodic and exciting LUST,consisting of
Singing Melody,Thriller U,
Lukie Dand Tony Curtis,
four individual artist who has made their names as solo
performers, came together to form one dynamic group.
Their stage performance is fantastic, and will leave a
long lasting impression on the audience.
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Florida melody makers
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Code Red Band
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The Florida Melody Makers Band
and Code Red Band are two American
groups that will perform at the MAQ T20
“Cricket Nights to remember”. These two bands
will cover top Reggae and Soca hits from the Caribbean.
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ROOPLAL GIRDHARIE
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ROOPLAL GIRDHARIE, also known as, Rooplal “G” has been singing for as long as he can remember and comes from a family of singers and musicians. Initially he started singing bhajans and local classical songs, but has since extended his repertoire to include geets, ghazals classical, semi-classical filmi songs, chutney ,chutney soca ,calypso and soca. Because he performs such a wide variety of music, Rooplal “G” is often referred to as one of the most versatile singers in Trinidad and Tobago.
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John T. Hodgson
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John T. Hodgson,
‘The Morning Ride Jock” known to most as “John T”, has been on WAVS 1170
am since July 1986, the longest running broadcaster on that radio station.
John was born in Sawyers, Trelawny and attended the First Hill Primary School
and William Knibb Memorial High School, in Trelawny. He joined the Jamaica
Constabulary Force at age 18, and shortly received the rank of detective corporal.
In 1984 John migrated to Florida, where he still resides.
John was the recipient of the 1996 and 1998 Reggae Soca Music awards,
“Radio Personality of the year”, he was also nominated six additional times.
John is proud to have in his archives interviews with such
entertainers as international recording artistes, the Manhattans,
Jerry Butler, Candy Staton, Marcia Griffiths, Papa San and The Fabulous Five.
Also in his collection is an interview with former Vice Chancellor of the
University of the West Indies, Professor Rex Nettleford, as
well broadcasters Leonie Forbes, Fae Ellington and the late Charles Hyatt.
John’s most prized possessions are his children.
In addition to his love of broadcast and music John is
an avid cricket fan and player. He also enjoys dancing,
reading and an occasional movie. His Christian faith keeps
him grounded and you can worship with him any Sunday at the
Covenant Life Family Center.
You can catch “John T’, every week day morning from 7 am
to 10 am on WAVS 1170, or log on to WAVS1170.com
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