Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and entertainer Abena Amory says she is “excited” to make her debut on the St. Kitts Music Competition 2025.
Amory, the daughter of the late Nevis Premier Vance Amory and acclaimed Vincentian vocalist Erlene Williams-King, mentioned she “couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about this chance” to showcase her expertise on this esteemed international stage, which takes place from June 26 – 28, 2025.
“As a proud daughter of St. Kitts and Nevis, it’s an absolute honor to be acting at this yr’s St. Kitts Music Competition,” she instructed Caribbean Life on Wednesday. “This second has been a very long time coming, and to lastly grace the stage in my homeland — amongst among the most unimaginable worldwide and regional artists — is really a dream realized.”
She mentioned the St. Kitts Music Competition is “a celebration of tradition, music, and the unrivaled power of our folks.
“There may be nothing like performing for a house crowd, feeling the love of my fellow Kittitians and Nevisians, and sharing this expertise with the various music lovers who journey from close to and much for this iconic occasion,” Amory added. “Music has at all times been a robust a part of my journey, and to face on that stage representing my roots, my ardour, and my artistry is past thrilling.
“I can’t wait to provide my all, join with the viewers, and make this a efficiency to recollect,” she continued.
Not one to be boxed in, Amory mentioned she explores numerous genres of music, taking nice care to infuse her productions with a love theme.
She mentioned she made her debut look on the Nevis Mango Competition in July 2024 and blew her viewers away.
Amory mentioned her choice to the Fest solidifies the influence of her model and the potential of her attain.
Stating that her numerous music catalog places her on a worldwide stage, Amory mentioned she’s “dedicated to doing the exhausting work“ to rock her viewers on efficiency night time.
Amory mentioned she has been writing, singing, and performing for many of her life and at all times enjoys representing her Caribbean heritage and wealthy African historical past.
She mentioned she was immersed on the planet of music from her earliest days. Her journey as a singer and songwriter started amidst the colourful melodies of her mom’s hometown in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and blossomed additional throughout her adolescence in New York Metropolis.
From there, Amory mentioned her voice grew to become “a shining gentle,“ traversing the size and breadth of america, charming audiences wherever it resonated.
She mentioned she lent her voice to ensembles reminiscent of Raymond Trapp and the Voices of Reward, gracing iconic venues like Grand Central Station and incomes accolades at prestigious occasions just like the McDonald’s Gospel Fest.
Amory mentioned her sonic voyage continued with the BQE Band, “igniting revelry and pleasure at Carnival celebrations throughout main cities.”
Famend soca artiste Alston “Becket“ Cyrus, calypso legend King Quick Shirt, and legendary Caribbean musical arranger Dr. Frankie McIntosh are amongst many artistes who’ve benefited from Amory’s musical expertise.
In February 2023, Amory launched the reggae love track “Your Love“ to a reside viewers in Brooklyn and a declaration that she was able to take her musical profession to the subsequent stage.
Pushed by a profound need to the touch hearts and remodel lives via her music, Amory mentioned she traverses genres from gospel to calypso, reggae to jazz.
In June 2024, Amory and Dejour collaborated on the only “Poisonous Love.”
Throughout her efficiency on the Mango Competition, Amory additionally launched a brand new single, her model of “Breezy.”
Final month, the St. Kitts Music Competition formally unveiled its second wave of artistes for the highly-anticipated twenty seventh annual occasion at Warner Park Stadium in St. Kitts.
With the newest additions, the St. Kitts Music Competition mentioned that this yr’s lineup is “shaping as much as be one of the thrilling within the competition’s historical past, mixing a dynamic mixture of soca, dancehall, reggae, R&B, and native expertise that guarantees an unforgettable expertise for festival-goers.”
The brand new acts embrace Sign Band, Trilla-G, Patrice Roberts, Yung Bredda, IDeli Napi, Jah Vinci, Spice, Persistent Regulation, Abena Amory, Virgil Hodge, Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin, DJ Tero, SKSO – St. Kitts Metal Orchestra, String Band, Nicholas Branker, Collin Wyatt, and the legendary Barrington Levy.
“These unimaginable performers be part of the beforehand revealed lineup that includes Jennifer Hudson, Vybz Kartel, Shenseea, Kes The Band, Ayra Starr, and extra,“ the St. Kitts Music Competition mentioned.
“This yr’s St. Kitts Music Competition continues to construct on the superb lineups and festivities now we have deliberate over the past 27 years,“ mentioned Minister of Tourism Marsha T. Henderson. “With this unimaginable second wave of artists, we’re solidifying our competition’s fame as a must-attend occasion within the Caribbean.
“From worldwide icons to homegrown stars, this lineup embodies the power, tradition, and fervour that make St. Kitts a premier vacation spot for music lovers,“ she added.
Henderson mentioned the St. Kitts Music Competition is among the Caribbean’s most celebrated music occasions, drawing guests worldwide.
She mentioned attendees can count on three electrifying nights of reside performances and an array of daytime experiences reminiscent of seashore events, boat rides, cultural showcases, and culinary occasions “that spotlight the island’s distinctive attraction.“
“As we proceed to broaden our competition’s international attain, this lineup displays the range and pleasure that make the St. Kitts Music Competition a standout occasion,“ mentioned Kelly Fontenelle, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “This second wave of artistes is proof that 2025 might be a yr to recollect, and we are able to’t wait to welcome music followers to expertise the magic of St. Kitts.”
