Braata People Singers on the Guyana Cultural Affiliation’s People Competition held on the Outdated Boys and Ladies Excessive Faculty Grounds in Brooklyn.
Picture by Nelson A. King, file
The Braata Singers mark their fifteenth Anniversary with “Nonetheless Standing,” a jubilant Off-Broadway celebration of Caribbean music and folklore.
“This extremely theatrical live performance presentation guarantees to be a fusion of custom and innovation, that includes a repertoire that showcases each the cherished favorites of The Braata Singers over the previous decade and a half, in addition to daring new preparations that breathe contemporary life into timeless songs,” Braata Productions stated.
“The Braata Singers: Nonetheless Standing” is introduced by Braata Productions at 154 Christopher St. between Washington and Greenwich streets, within the West Village.
Performances run Could 6 – 19, Monday & Wednesday; Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 5 p.m.
Along with honoring their very own milestone anniversary, “The Braata Singers: Nonetheless Standing” additionally pays homage to the numerous independence milestones being celebrated by the islands of Grenada (50 years), St. Lucia (45 years), St. Vincent and the Grenadines (45 years), and Haiti (220 years) this yr.
“Via the ability of music, ‘Nonetheless Standing’ will weave collectively a tapestry of cultural richness and variety, exploring the rhythms, melodies, and tales which have formed these nations and their individuals,” Braata Productions stated.
“’Nonetheless Standing’ will take audiences on a journey via the center and soul of elements of the Caribbean,” it added. “Via stirring harmonies and highly effective vocals, the Braata Singers will convey to life the spirit of resilience, satisfaction, and pleasure that characterizes these island nations.
“Be part of us as we increase our voices in celebration of 15 years of musical excellence and the enduring spirit of independence that unites us all,” Braata Productions continued.
It stated this system will embody a medley of songs by Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, the Haitian people track Yellow Hen, Love Is A Humorous Likkle Ting, The Unimaginable Dream from Broadway’s The Man of La Mancha, the inspirational He Reigns Endlessly and a Bob Marley medley that includes One Love, amongst others.
The Braata Singers is below the route of Jamaican Andrew Clarke (the Audelco Award-winning Finest Musical Flambeaux), with a manufacturing workforce that features script author and co-artistic director Karl O’Brian Williams (Jamaican Actor Boy Award-winning Finest Performs The Black That I Am and Not About Eve), musical director Joel Edwards, and motion director Jermaine Rowe (Broadway’s The Lion King and Fela).
