GUYANA FASHION
Caribbean L 22 ife, JULY 30-AUG. 5, 2021
‘Seoraco Clothing’ by Jamaican designer, Shamara Sahadeo.
lyn-based Tomlinson, of Destine
Media, told Caribbean Life. “It’s
an uplifting ballad accompanied
by tasteful, inspirational, lyrical
and salient messaging.
“Ever since the release of his
debut album, ‘Burning Up,’ Sizzla
has always strived for and managed
to achieve a higher level of
quality and success with each
effort,” she added. “That work
ethic has only increased over the
years, as recognition for the irreplaceable
contributions to music
has increased.”
From as early as 1998, Tomlinson
said Sizzla has been awarded
a number of honors, including
Best International Reggae Artist
of the Year by the MOBO Awards;
a Grammy nomination for his
2014 album, “The Messiah”; and
the Reggae Icon Awards for contribution
to the development of
the music industry by the government
of Jamaica in 2019.
“Sizzla is a decorated icon and
staple in Jamaican music, and his
musical return in 2021 is highly
anticipated,” Tomlinson said.
“’Crown on Your Head’ boasts
an easy-going string and drum
combination that is rhythmically
reminiscent of a dancehall reggae
mash up.”
She said this “smooth, new
sound” also indicates “a bold new
direction for the album.”
Yet, she said the subject matter,
“which is thoughtful and
inspirational,” is atypical of Sizzla
.“
For as long as we have known
this highly skilled artist, he’s
been a huge motivator and proponent
of positivity and inspiration
for the people of Jamaica
and the world,” Tomlinson said.
“’Just One of Those Days’, ‘Rise to
The Occasion’, and ‘Take Myself
Away’, are just a few hits which
are clear examples of his agenda
to motivate the poor, the marginalized
people within society.”
Known for being blunt, honest
and straightforward in his lyrics,
“Crown on Your Head” features
some of Sizzla’s most recent messages
of truth, Tomlinson said.
“Sizzla can be heard reminding
us that we can’t run to institutions
for help since they themselves
are seeking help,” she said.
“He instead reflects on its their
ineptitude — ‘how to trust the
system; it’s so defective.’”
Galindo, and New York-based
Guyanese designer, Michelle
Cole-Wagner, Colefacts Collection
of wedding gowns, evening
and swimwear.
Also ready to take center
state, are pageant/wedding/
swim/costume collections, creator
Randy Madray, and bridal
couture, ready-to-wear, “Garden
City Collection” by Sidney
L. Francois, graduate, of E.R.
Burrowes School of art. They
will both travel from Georgetown
for the presentation.
Giddings said he looks forward
to working with his team
of professionals, Director of
Marketing, Sybil Chester, and
multi-talented fashion expert
and model, Clinton Duncan,
who will serve as creative director.
He noted, that since the event
will be held over the Labor Day
weekend, carnival season in
Brooklyn, he was scouting Caribbean
artists to bring the spirit
of the festival to the stage.
Part of the proceeds from the
sale of tickets, $65.00 entrance
fee and VIP Access pass $90.00,
will go towards three orphanages
in Guyana. A design workshop
for students of the Borrows
School of Art when the show
returns to Guyana in 2022, will
also benefit from the profits.
The businessman said despite
not getting the sponsorship he
had expected at the first show
in 2019, he was fortunate to
use personal resources to make
the show a success, and is positive
that this New York offering
will do just as well. He thanked
world-renowned, award-winning
couturier, Guyanese-born
Roger Gary for his participation,
and production expertise
at the maiden show in Guyana,
noting that the designer will
not show his Aqua Couture collection
due to other pressing
commitments.
For more information, contact
Philbert Giddings – 917-
202-5377, Michelle Cole-Wagner,
321-442-7631 or Sybil Griffith
Chester – 917-655-7884.
Email: guyanafashionshowcase.
com, website: www.guyanafashionshowcase.
com
According to the committee,
everyone must strictly adhere
to security protocols in attendance.
All relevant COVID-19
public health protocols will be
strictly enforced.
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seemed worthiest.
Or so the Nice Time producer
decided.
Cedella was determined to
make it happen and on July
25, after sending invitations
promising an online virtual
celebration dubbed ‘Mystic of a
Queen’ a six-hour virtual spectacle
captivated a global audience.
Ironically, the ceremonious
event followed the July 23
commemoration of the 129th
birthday anniversary celebrations
of Ethiopian Emperor
HIM Haile Selassie, the spiritual
leader Rastafarians revere.
She interspersed a plethora
of revealing reflections,
heartfelt sentiments and nostalgic
references throughout
the marathon fete while providing
segways to videos of
her mother’s hit recordings.
Although Marley’s vast catalogue
comprise more music
than the time afforded, selections
from the treasure trove
enabled — “Harambee,””Who
Colt The Game?” “That’s The
Way,” “Thank You Jah” and
other carefully selected classics.
Interviews detailed the intricacies
associated with the celebrated
monarch; reflections,
vintage performance footage,
a panel discussion, salutations
and goodwill messages from
the producers, collaborators,
musicians, singers and benefactors
of her benevolence.
Former UWI Professor
Carolyn Cooper exalted Marley’s
prowess as author of her
autobiography “Who Feels It
Knows It.”
Julia Vaz had poignant
reminiscences about working
at Tuff Gong with the Marley
matriarch.
She extolled the work ethnics
of her boss saying: “She
knows how to inspire and
makes you want to give your
best every time.” Vaz showered
plenty of accolades on the
avowed royal couple adding,
“If Rita didn’t do the work that
she did, then I don’t think we
would have the kind of Bob
Marley legacy that we have
today. And that is not to say
that he was not a great artist.”
The tribute/broadcast also
showcased a digital tour of
the new, permanently installed
Rita Marley exhibit at the Bob
Marley Museum in Kingston,
Jamaica.
Biographical clips retraced
the early years of Cuba-born
Alpharita Constantia Anderson
who was transformed to
become the internationally
acclaimed Rita Marley.
Marley’s brother Wesley
Anderson, cousins Mikey and
Leslie Jarrett, Cynthia and
names too numerous to list
here all confirmed the majesty
she exudes to emerge reggae’s
regal ruler.
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Francois Designs by Sidney
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Reggae Queen ‘Crown on Your Head’
Rita Marley, the wife of musician
Bob Marley. REUTERS /
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