Like most young guyanese i am unaware, in the most part, of the vast reserves of guyanese music that have been made. it is for ths reason i am asking persons who may be able to provide us with some of these treasures to please make them available.
Musical giants like dave Martins and the Tradewinds have made significant musical contributions to Guyana and the wider caribbean with their unique way of portraying stories through music. These tracks are favourites of many of our parents and are even enjoyable for young people to listen to. Besides the obvious pleasure that can be gained from hearing some wholesome music, it will also instill a degree of pride in us as guyanese knowing we have such a rich musical heritage on which we have built the current musical environment.
I appreciate greately the works being put out by artistes today, but at the same time we cannon disregard those that have paved the way for the new breed of local musicians.
I would also like to know if the other types of musical entertainment can be promoted and showcased via the various forms of media. E.g. steel pan music has played a major role in the musical development of many young people in this land. Though this is the case there are only special times during the year this mucis is heard on the radio. Can someone tell me why this is so? We have jazz musicians and even rock bands here, are they not good enough to be given ariplay on the ONLY radio station?
If we wish Guyanese music to develop effectively we need to ensure that proper exposure is given to it, rather than having our people go overseas develop their talent and then return like slingshot and natural black. We must put greater emphasis on local music on the radio and on television rather than having special 30 min “segments” of local music. This cannot be enough to foster development…..
