Emancipation celebration at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, begins tomorrow and will feature a varied programme of events including performances by local and foreign artistes, as well as highlight the culture, food and history of African descendants.
On Wednesday, African queen of song and Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo will be the featured entertainer.
The Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.
This year marks the 175th anniversary of emancipation of slaves who were brought from Africa to this region.
Following is the schedule of activities.
July 26—8 pm
Kankouran West African Dance Company
SuperBlue (2013 Joint Soca Monarch)
Mavis John with Ming and Friends
Earl Brooks, Freetown Collective
Special Reserve: $200,
General: $100
July 27—2pm
RHYTHMS AND VOICE
OF THE PEOPLE
Baba and Modupe Onilu, Black Beat International, Brother Book, Curious Ringo, Knocker, Ozzy Merrique, Mark Mayo, Nefta Kojo, Priest, The Wise One, Wolde Dawit, Belan, Diego Martin Footprints, Diego Ville Drummers,
Frontline Drummers, Natural Cultural Performers, Nelson Street Boys’ RC, Second Freeport Sea Scouts,
SEPOS Cultural Workshop, St James Cultural Artisans, St James Police Youth Club • Admission: Free
July 27—8 pm
CONSCIOUS VIBRATIONS
Brother Valentino, Duane O’Connor, Karene Asche, Kizzy Ruiz, Luta, Shadow, Stalin, Diego Ville Drummers,
Malick Folk Performers
July 28—11 am–4 pm
FOOD FAIR
Continental African dishes,
prepared by African nationals
and local African dishes
YOUTH PAN DAY 1–6 pm
Celebrating SuperBlue With Pan
Arima Golden Symphony, BpTT Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra,
Exo Cubs, Nelson Street Boys, Success Stars, St Margaret’s Boys
July 28—7–11 pm
YOUTH UNITY CONCERT
Isasha & Million Voice, Zebulon, Queen Omega, Mr King, King David, Prophet Benjamin, Jah Melody, Verse Ital,
Buzz Rock
July 29—7 pm
ANCESTRAL SHOWCASE
(Limbo/Stick Fight/Bongo & Calypso)
Bro Kerr, Bois Academy of T&T, Gary Cordner, Diego Martin Footprints,
North West Laventille, Rootsman, Tambu Bamboo/Bongo performances
July 30, 2013—7 pm
PAN NIGHT
“Coming out of the Shadow”
Arima Golden Symphony, BpTT Renegades, Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille, Desperados, Drum, Pan Elders, Pan Jammers, Petrotrin Phase II, Raf Robertson,
Tamboo Bamboo, Tamana Pioneers
July 31—8 pm
PAN-AFRICAN SPEKTAKULAR
Featuring Angelique Kidjo
Grammy Award Winner & African Queen of Sound, Wasafoli, Jeunes Agape, Singing Sandra, Shurwayne Winchester & YOU
Admission: VIP:$500, Special Reserve: $300, General: $200
August 1—EMANCIPATION DAY
Drum Call/Tribute to
Our Ancestors—5 am
Canboulay (Street Procession)—9 am
All Day Concert at Emancipation Village—1 pm
Flambeau Procession—7 pm
Admission: Free
Emancipation Support Committee
5B Bergerac Road, Maraval
Tel: 761-1006/761-0959