"DRUM IT UP" DRUMMING EXPO - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 2O11 AT CARNIVAL VILLAGE

Sweet Sounds will be hosting a Youth Drumming Expo, the first ever of its kind, under the theme "Drum It Up".  This event will be held on Friday November 4th, 2011 at Carnival Village at 7:00pm.  The Youth Drumming Expo will showcase over fifteen (15) young men from St. Kitts performing in two(2) segments: the first segment, the young men (accompanied by other musicians/band) will be drumming original pieces arranged by themselves and the second segment, the young men would be doing solo pieces.

HISTORY OF "SWEET SOUNDS" EVENT

In an effort to promote Acoustic Drumming in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis,Sweet Sounds hosted a six (6) day workshop from August 15^th – 20^th, 2011 at the Beach Allen Primary School for youths ranging from 8 – 17 years of age.

The objectives of the workshop were:

·         To educate the Federation’s Youth about the art of Acoustic Drumming;

·         To preserve such music that is indigenous to our culture;

·         To motivate and discipline our youths that appear to have resorted to deviant behaviour.

The Workshop consisted of approximately forty (40) participants (boys and girls) and five (5) facilitators including Mr. Oflyn “One Boot” Rogers, Kapeto, Mr. Anelto Wilkin and Mr. Marvin Shelford.  Over the course of the Workshop, the participants learned techniques and different types of drumming as well as learning to possess the right attitude in life and reaching for goals.  The participants were taught/trained using different mediums such as videos and practical application.

The Workshop climaxed with an energizing expedition of music and drumming talent on Saturday, August 20^th, 2011 in the Independence Square.  This event was sponsored by LIME.   The presentations showcased what was learned by the various participants over the course of the week.  Onlookers, supporters and parents were marvelled at the presentation.  At the end of the showcase in the Square, the participants were presented with a bag pack sponsored by LIME and drum sticks and T-Shirts sponsored by National Bank. 

 In promotion of the above mentioned Expo, Sweet Sounds hosted another expedition in the Independence Square on Friday, October 7^th, 2011 from 4:00pm.  This expedition showcased sample performances of the wonderful, skillful art of Acoustic Drumming by the participants of the Drumming Expo.  Just a taste of what is to come!

Press Release (13/10/11)

By Atnel Pemberton - Sweet Sounds"Drum It Up"

St. Kitts Department of Culture

Research & Documentation Unit

Email: stkittsculture@gmail.com

Tel: (869) 467-1396