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Machel Montano wined at the White House on Wednesday as he performed some of his hits as part of the tenth celebrations of the National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Earlier, Montano called for the Caribbean to unite and appreciate our similarities when he sat as part of a four-member panel assembled to discuss the Impact of Caribbean Culture on American Society.
Montano was joined by Trinidadian Jazz Trumpeter Etienne Charles, R&B singer Ryan Leslie and Haitian singer Emeline Michel.
“Through music, we can help people have a purpose for life…we don’t take enough time to enjoy our similarities. We have an infrastructure and system that works. We are here to influence them on how to get along and we can get along by knowing each other,” said Montano, noting that through his music he preaches unity and love.
In his contribution, Charles, a renowned musician and Professor at the University of Michigan, spoke about the Caribbean roots in music all over the world from Harry Belafonte to Fela Kuti stating that it is important for us to know these things.
“Our music has affected the whole world and we are grateful to continue the legacy,” he said, urging Caribbean people to support their artistes so the music would be economically viable.
Leslie, whose parents were born in the Caribbean, spoke about his Superphone innovation, which allows him to forego big record labels and dependence on popular forms of social media to connect directly with his fans. He said Caribbean artistes need to use technology to help spread their music and influence. Montano revealed that has met with Leslie to use his technology to influence his community.
The lone woman on the panel, Michel criticised Caribbean broadcasters for their reliance on foreign products instead of Caribbean content.
“It saddens me cause we don’t have that powerful voice, it is almost non-existent but when we are on stage we exude this strength that is irresistible,” she said.
Following the panel discussion, Montano performed, backed by Charles on trumpet, stating on Instagram that “We wine in the Whitehouse tonight.”
zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
BRZ wrote:zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
shouldn't the fact that Trinidad was represented take much more importance rather than what Ethnic or cultural characteristic was showcased!
hong kong phooey wrote:Congratulations to Machel Montano.
Redman wrote:BRZ wrote:zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
shouldn't the fact that Trinidad was represented take much more importance rather than what Ethnic or cultural characteristic was showcased!
Just like Sat.
what else can he say?
nothing of value
moti wrote:Redman wrote:BRZ wrote:zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
shouldn't the fact that Trinidad was represented take much more importance rather than what Ethnic or cultural characteristic was showcased!
Just like Sat.
what else can he say?
nothing of value
What you want them to sing? Rum is meh lover or the cat lick the butter?
Soca is the best music to represent Trinidad and Tobago.
Dizzy28 wrote:moti wrote:Redman wrote:BRZ wrote:zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
shouldn't the fact that Trinidad was represented take much more importance rather than what Ethnic or cultural characteristic was showcased!
Just like Sat.
what else can he say?
nothing of value
What you want them to sing? Rum is meh lover or the cat lick the butter?
Soca is the best music to represent Trinidad and Tobago.
Ever looked at the lyrics of your average soca song??
Apart from Voice this year almost all of the past 10 years of soca monarch and road march have been about waving a rag and or jumping on a stage or in the road.
moti wrote:Redman wrote:BRZ wrote:zoom rader wrote:Whitehouse probably thinks soca is the only music from Trin. Not even a Sam Boodram or Anil Beem song
shouldn't the fact that Trinidad was represented take much more importance rather than what Ethnic or cultural characteristic was showcased!
Just like Sat.
what else can he say?
nothing of value
What you want them to sing? Rum is meh lover or the cat lick the butter?
Soca is the best music to represent Trinidad and Tobago.
j.o.e wrote:Who is Sam Boodram ?
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