Jairo Rodrigues

A big, burly man, Kijana Lewis is surprisingly light on his feet on stage.

“Who taking over, Chinese Big business in Guyana, Chinese Cellphones and your TV, Chinese Everything now in the country, Chinese The clothing you wear, Chinese Women check out your false hair, Chinese Ayo look at me, I am an Afro-Chinese”   It was third time lucky for 2014 Junior Calypso Monarch Shontell Gittens, who had previously entered the competition in 2012 and 2013.

Some people are arguing that there is no longer a Mashramani, not even in the traditional sense of the word.

Neaz Subhan has been in the performing arts for a whopping 30-plus years and he still plays a very active role today.

Amazingly talented performances rocked a packed George Walcott Lecturer Theatre (GWLT) last Friday, February 14, when the Turkeyen Campus of the University of Guyana (UG) held its ‘Talent Splash’.

“When something wrong and is know you know//Stand up, stand up and say it is so…” Many people who see Paul Budnah around will associate this song from the Link Show with him.

Guyanese-born poet, writer and academic David Dabydeen is perhaps one of the most colourful literary artists of his time.

The Rupununi Music and Arts Festival kicked off yesterday and will run until tomorrow with the small savannah village of Annai hosting several international performers, including the American alternative rock band Filligar.

Her name is well known in entertainment circles. When someone says the name Leslyn Fraser, mostly what comes to mind are her ferocious moves, the slender legs, daring eyes; all that make her a wonder on stage.

Disajust-Stepa whose real name is Fenton Collins is a Guyana-born reggae and dancehall music artist currently living in the South of France since 1995.

If the name John Greene sounds familiar, it’s possible you might have seen his work on the social networks.

(Billboard) – What is power? At its base, it’s the ability to reshape the world around you according to your vision.

Four young men are rapidly rising to heights on the hip hop dance scene, displaying such energy and talent that they are being referred to as unforgettable.

Honestly, no one knows the constant battles in my head. There are three personas: I call them Joy, Sadness and Anger, all speaking at the same time; all telling stories and trying to solve puzzles.

“Drama is a flower that can only bloom with happiness, patience and dedication,” at least that is how Melissa King, writer, poet and now winner of the 2013 National Drama Festival’s Best Actress Award in the Full Length category sees it.

Candacy Baveghems has always had an interest in theatre. She loves reading, loves books and recalls, “… every time I read a new book I’d see myself acting out the roles of my favourite character,” but because of a lack of confidence, she never thought “anyone would want to or enjoy seeing me on a stage”.

As we say goodbye to 2013, The Scene presents quotes from the 12 most inspiring artists featured in these pages for the year.

The name Carollene Leza Singh might not ring a bell, but everyone knows ‘Radika’, the energetic and blunt self-professed ‘coolie gyal’ comedienne from ‘Parika Backdam’.

The Christmas holidays have always been the best time of year for me and my family.

‘Kwasi Ace’ is now a household name in Guyana. It’s the stage name of singer, actor and comedian Kwasi Edmondson; a combination of his old nickname ‘Ace’ which he got in high school and his birth name.