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20 years of art education
20 years of art education
Educator, painter and ceramicist Sue Bennet-Williams epitomizes the old adage, "if at first you don't succeed try, try again"...
Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells For Schools" Debuts in The Bahamas
It was the album that launched Virgin Records 40 years ago in 1973 and sold more than 17 million copies worldwide...
Allegro School of Music to host, Summer Serenade
Allegro School of Music to host, Summer Serenade
Freeport, Bahamas - For music lovers
in Grand Bahama, the Allegro School of Music are having a concert next
week to show off some of their high achieving students on the various
different instruments.
Under the theme "Summer Serenade" Eva Ratuszyniski is once again showing what students on this island are capable of doing.
The
Allegro Music School is celebrating ten years in the Grand ...
Smokie Releases First International Single No 2Morrow
Bahamian artist Smokie is taking his career to
the next level with the release of his first international single, "No
2Morrow." The single was produced by one of the Bahamas' most
outstanding musical talents, El Padrino, who saw and supports Smokie's
talents. The team is currently working on Smokie's debut album "Life of
Smokie" which they hope to release towards the end of 2013.
Smokie was ...
Smokie Releases First International Single No 2Morrow
Bahamian artist Smokie is taking his career to
the next level with the release of his first international single, "No
2Morrow." The single was produced by one of the Bahamas' most
outstanding musical talents, El Padrino, who saw and supports Smokie's
talents. The team is currently working on Smokie's debut album "Life of
Smokie" which they hope to release towards the end of 2013.
Smokie was ...
Haiti & Venezuela sign pact for El Sistema-Style National Music School
Haiti and Venezuela have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a national music school in Haiti modeled on Venezuela?s El Sistema national youth music programme.
Chippie Chipman Brings Rake 'n' Scrape Music to Blairwood Academy
Nassau, Bahamas - The students of Blairwood Academy got became a band for a day, backing
up a 65 year veteran in Bahamian music, the legendary John "Chippie"
Chipman. Chippie came to visit the school at the behest of the school's
music director, Dr. Diana Major. She wanted the children to learn more
than just the classics - so she reached out to an indigenous musician
with a world...
Marching to the beat of a different drummer
Marching to the beat of a different drummer
Through music it was the goal of the police to inspire school students to improve academically and learn about conflict resolution, with the formation of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Combined Youth Band two years ago, but in that short period, the group has already made a lasting impact on the lives of the 80-plus student members. It has since grown to be a lifelong learning ground and even a se...
T-Connection reloaded
T-Connection reloaded
After last year's sold out performance for the St. Augustine's College class of 1971 that left people salivating for more, it was clear to the members of the T-Connection that they had to do it again. The group had to get together for a repeat performance -- even if it was only for one night. So the internationally acclaimed Bahamian music group is doing it again on Friday, May 18 with a performan...
A beautiful 'Festival of Carols'
A beautiful 'Festival of Carols'
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes encouraged patrons at the Ministry of Education's Festival of Carols to give gifts of compassion this Christmas that will uplift their fellow men.
The Ministry of Education's Festival of Carols has been captivating its patrons and reminding them of the true meaning of Christmas for over 50 years. It is an event frequently patronized by governors general during ...