Those seeking a refreshing taste of Guyanese music dished by more than 22 artistes from 13 countries in the diaspora are being promised that and much more on April 24 at a venue to be named shortly.
Tomorrow evening should have been set aside for the first ever ‘Guyana Musical Sun Splash’ that features good quality Guyanese entertainers at the Thirst Park Ground but inclement weather has forced its postponement to next Saturday.
More than 22 Guyanese artistes based in 13 countries in the diaspora such as the Caribbean, the USA and Canada have begun arriving for the Guyana Sun Splash and are also pumped and hype to attend and perform for the Guyana Artistic Music Awards on April 25 at the National Cultural Centre.
Canada based headliner Aubrey Man popularly known for delivering ballad covers from the likes of Otis Redding with precision has already arrived and is more than happy to be part of this ‘historic unfolding’.
The artiste who has thrilled audiences the world over from 1968 to current day has also released a new CD that salutes his more than 40 years in the music industry. Todate he has completed countless singles and three albums. All told he has been residing in Canada for more than 30 years said he is back home because he likes what he’s hearing coming out of Guyana musically and supports any real effort by artistes and producers from his homeland.
As the headline act for the two events, Mann a father of five, said after six years of not performing in Guyana he’s out to please fans, show that Guyanese music is as good as any other country’s and to lend support to the formation of a network of Guyanese musicians in the diaspora.
His new album features eight covers and two new singles titled “it’s never been the same” and “we’ll still be making love on the side”. The latter is a follow up to his 1979 smash hit song ‘Stealing Love on the side.’
The other artistes who have arrived from the USA and Canada thus far are Donna Makeda, Daddy Rusty, Zebulun, and Papa Roach amongst others. But the show will also feature many names from artistes from across Guyana including Major Joe B the Firenese and Fire Roy amongst others.