Update on "Accolade"- the Music Awards of Guyana

As a hit artiste of the 70's whose sensational voice still resonates with thousands of music lovers, Pamela Maynard's presence at Accolade – The Music Awards of Guyana will guarantee no one is lost, lonely and helpless.
Pamela's homecoming is filled with anxiety not only because of her endorsement of the Accolade but also for those who recall her versatility in most areas of popular black music including reggae, soul r&b, jazz, calypso and soca. She await the moment almost with impatience like every other Guyanese who looks forward to this magnificent big night, bringing together celebrities in an appropriate variety of disciplines to take the audience through fever pitch, nerve-hitting excitement.
Pamela is a talented Caribbean diva with a vocal range and expression to make an immediate and lasting impression on all manners of different audiences around the world. Unlike other acts fresh to the UK and European markets, Pamela has extensive professional experience in music.
Born in Georgetown she is the daughter of Guyanese singer/songwriter Mavis Maynard, who wrote Pamela's debut hit Lost, Lonely and Helpless. She performed alongside Eddy Grant at a memorable show in their hometown. Pamela was still attending school at that time and was already singing at parties and functions at the age of five. Since her father also ran a local sound system her knowledge and love for music was built on rock solid foundation, and her in-depth familiarity with the classics never failed to surprise the assorted bandleaders and galaxy of big name acts she would later sing within years to come.
After leaving school in 1976, she joined the army where she sang for visiting dignitaries such as Fidel Castro. She also represented Guyana at song festivals and from the age of 15 sand lead and backing vocals with Yoruba Singers and then Sid and the Slickers.
Pamela will be accompanied to Guyana by her Manager Ira Lewis who shares an amazing sense of optimism, anxiety and readiness. They are part of a larger overseas contingent of outstanding Guyanese musicians, young fresh talents, regional and international entertainment media are in the ready mode to fill the coveted slots for international participants.
Pamela promises to be the 'stunner' among those of her epoch and the fresh new line-up of contemporary talents, from her red carpet appearance to every other aspect of her involvement in sustaining a blissful mood as her tribute to the Awards Show.

Additionally, Guyanese New York-based chutney hot sauce DJ Prakz is heading home for the showdown at Accolade –The Music Awards of Guyana. Anxious to mingle with hundreds of men and women of the moment, Prakz will definitely add to the Accolade flavour.
He is among those taking up the coveted slot as overseas participants and will feature prominently at the Awards show on November 30.
Prakz is excited about this prestigious event in celebration of the local musicians. He’s just on it, on the ball, ready for the red carpet, the show, the after-party and the spontaneous moments that may be influenced by the accolade spirit.
On the nominations roll, he is competing in the category for Chutney Artiste of the year (Male) against Terry Gajraj and Rajesh Dubraj.
His home coming is not only about putting his hands on the coveted crystal but also because of a love for his country and its music.
Bridging gaps and breaking new grounds, he brings a new fusion of music to hungry audiences around the world by entertaining crowds in the United States, London, Holland, Suriname, Guyana and Canada.
Growing up in Guyana and facing many obstacles, Prakz and his family were forced to migrate to the United States with hopes of attaining a better life. Growing up in a Guyanese home, Prakz was introduced to various genres of music including Reggae. He discovered his desire to create music after listening to artist such as Supa Cat, Beenie Man, Bob Marley and Shabba Ranks.
Working full time and attending college, Prakz never gave up his love for Reggae music. He worked, studied and created music.
He was able to release his first album at the age of 20, titled Chapter One, which contained a hit single that topped the charts in the United States, Canada, Guyana and Holland for months. Prakz is not only musically talented; he earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and works as an Accountant at a major firm.
Prakz attributes his musical success to his parents for always providing encouragement. His versatility in music is displayed in his first album. He was able to fuse chutney with Reggae and created a new and fresh mix. Prakz is a house hold name in the Indo West Indian community. He released several music videos which were showcased on various television channels.

Rupee for GDF War on HIV/ AIDS Concert

All roads will lead to the Guyana Defence Force Camp Ayanganna ground on Saturday from 17: 00hrs for a FREE mega concert featuring soca sensation Rupee, his band and a slew of local acts, dances; drama, poetry from the Joint Services, Big Red and Lil Man.The show is dubbed the 'GDF HIV/ AIDS Project Cultural Extravaganza', and the Barbadian is the feature act on the GDF Sports Ground, according to the force.The public is invited and there is no cover charge.Patrons to the event are advised to use the Vlissengen road entrance to the east of the field.The event is part of the GDF's 43rd anniversary celebrations since its founding in November 1965.
Soca extraordinaire Rupee, is a big activist for HIV causes. Rupee, who is well known for hit song “Tempted to touch” promotes HIV awareness and uses his own experience to send out the message of practicing safe sex. Even when Rupee is not promoting the cause, he still sends out the message during his on stage concerts. Rupee knows all too well the effects that HIV has on families, because his parents died from AIDS. He stated that his father whom he loved very much contracted the virus by having sex outside the marriage. In turn, his father passed on the virus to his mother. Rupee describes that time in his life as an especially difficult one and also admits to periods of depression. The artist went on to say that with the love and support of close friends and family, he was able to get through it.

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Barack Obama elected 44th President of USA

‘Change has come to America,’ first African-American leader tells country.

Barack Obama, a 47-year-old first-term senator from Illinois, shattered more than 200 years of history Tuesday night by winning election as the first African-American president of the United States. A crowd of 125,000 people jammed Grant Park in Chicago, where Obama addressed the nation for the first time as its president-elect at midnight ET.

“If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” Obama declared. “Young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled, Americans have sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of red states and blue states,” he said. “We have been and always will be the United States of America.
“It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America,” he said to a long roar.

The win by Obama, son of a black father from Kenya and white mother from Kansas, marked a milestone in U.S. history. It came 45 years after the height of the civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King. In a campaign dominated at the end by a flood of bad news on the economy, Obama's leadership and proposals on how to handle the crisis tipped the race in his favor. Exit polls showed six of every 10 voters listed the economy as the top issue.

Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. president on January 20, 2009. He will face a crush of immediate challenges, from tackling an economic crisis to ending the war in Iraq and striking a compromise on overhauling the health care system.

Diwali Motorcade 2008

Miss Guyana Sari Queen 2008

The 2008 Miss Guyana Sari Pageant, hosted at the National Park on Saturday night, was an enthralling spectacle of high-tech creativity and onstage glamour.Kudos should be given to the organizers. Winner of Miss Sari Pageant Devi Ramcharritar is flanked by from left, Bonita Donelles (third runner up), Alana Persaud (second runner up) Anupa Outar (first runner up)
While all eleven delegates showcased alluring sari displays and provocative dance routines, it was Miss Devi Ramcharritar who got the judges’ nod and took home the crown and title.In first runner-up position was crowd favourite Anupa Outar, while Alana Persaud took the second runner-up spot. Bonita Donelles was awarded the third runner-up position.Ramcharritar took home a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer, compliments of Savico Group of Companies, along with other prizes; while Outar was awarded a trip to Barbados, compliments of Caribbean Airlines. Persaud won herself a trip to Trinidad from the said airline, while her successor, Donelles, was awarded a trip to the Kaieteur Falls, compliments of Roy’s Pharmacy.The Shakti Strings Band set the tone for the evening with an interesting medley that was well received by the hundreds gathered at the venue.This was followed by a classical Indian dance by Padmini of the Divas Dance Troupe.A soulful rendition by Shakti String’s Krishna Seeram then followed. Next it was the dazzling dancers of the Apex Academy performing a soothing dance routine, before Colin Freeman wooed the audience with two Indian slow songs just suited for the occasion.Vivid colour and undulating hips whirled around the stage as the eleven contestants executed a sizzling opening dance that had the entire audience shouting its approval.Then it was time for a melodious rendition from Shakti Strings band member Anil Khan, before the Sitari Dance Troupe blazed the stage with a piece that had the audience clamouring for more. Guyana’s own Cecelia Samaroo then filled the air with a melodious, stirring rendition that moved the audience.The sari display that followed was brilliant, arresting and downright mesmerizing, as contestants used charisma, grace and charm to compete with each other. Those who shone exceptionally in this segment included Ramona Arjune, Anupa Outar, and Alana Persaud.Up next was the exciting Divas Dancers performing the high energy and stimulating Bangra dance.The intelligence segment, which actually determined the final winners, was a thrill, as each girl strove to be precise and fluent in her answers.A few faltered and, of course, there were some who gave incomplete answers.Crowd favourite Outar began her answers in fine style, but obviously allowed nervousness to get the best of her, and fumbled miserably, much to the disappointment of the audience.For some mysterious reason, the judges deliberated for over an hour before they finally delivered the scores, an occurrence which was met with frowns and disapproval from the audience.

Know Your Guyanese Proverbs

1. One, one dutty build dam = Every little bit adds up.

2. Never cuss bridge that you cross = Be grateful for favors from anyone because someday you may need another.

3. Yuh can't suck cane and blow whistle = Do not try to carry out two tasks at the same time.

4. All skin teeth nah laug = Just because someone smiles with you doesn't mean that you are friends.

5. Lil boy nah climb ladder to turn big man = Only time can make you what you will be.

6. Clath ah easy fuh dutty but hard fuh wash = Having achieved a goal, it is difficult to retain it.

7. Yuh can't drink mauby and belch beer = If you put little effort in a task you can expect very little success.

8. Rain ah fall ah roof yuh put barrel fuh ketch am = There is an opportunity for everyone and you must try to grasp it.

9. Nah put all two foot in river if yuh want see how he deep = Do not jump into a venture before you make sure that it is worthy.

10. If yuh eye nah see, yuh mouth nah must talk = You must see for yourself before you talk.