The month of Cadence-lypso ends in Dominica. Three tribute evenings, July 29, 30 and 31, 2022 at Windsor Park Stadium are dedicated to 3 great names in music: the group Midnight Groovers, Jeff Joseph (Grammacks international) and Fritzoy William (Exile One).
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Published on July 27, 2022 at 4:38 p.m.,
updated on July 27, 2022 at 5:25 p.m.
The emblematic artists of Dominica who contributed to the popularization of the cadence-lypso are honored. A variation is programmed by Cadence-Lypso Tribute Festival to honor “Midnight Groovers”, Jeff Joseph Jo and Fritzoy William.
lThe government of Dominica, the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and the Maritime Initiative, according to the organizers provide support to the Cadence Lypso tribute festival.
Friday July 29: Midnight Groovers
This formation criss-crossed Martinique and Guadeloupe in the early 70s, with hits like “Talon haut” “Anita”
Originally from Grand Bay, under the impetus of the mythical singer Chubby, Midnight Groovers evokes everyday life by castigating violence, social and economic inequalities, injustice, police brutality and slavery. The musicians promote cultural awareness and Caribbean pride.
Chubby singer and founder of midnight Groovers
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We remember this milestone event that set this country ablaze. The song ‘Pou yon coco’ is a reflection of this, denouncing the degrading treatment inflicted on poor citizens by the authorities in 1975.
Chubby was harshly and unfairly condemned for picking some coconuts from the estate of a wealthy businessman.
During this first evening, different groups will evolve: First Serenade, Pato (Black Roots), Lobster, Rsb-Roots Stems and Branches, White Fayrie and Sixth Form Sisserou Singers. Note, the presence, that evening, of the Martinican Stephane Ravor.
Saturday July 30, tribute to Jeff Joseph
Jeff joseph Jo
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Jeff Joseph, better known as “Jeff Joe”, died on November 23, 2011. Leader, singer, songwriter, we remember his titles “Soucouyan”, “Mi Deba” and “Cauchemar”.
Whether it was International Grammacks, Volt Face, New Generation Grammacks, Jeff was full of talent and overflowing with creativity.
The work of the immense artist will have enabled him to promote the cadence-Lypso. He also collaborated with “Kool and the Gang” and recorded 3 titles “World Music”, “Banana Sweet” and “One,Two,Three”.
Speakers during this tribute: Luc Leandry, Ophelia, Curvin Serrant (formerly of Gramacks), Fred Nicholas Andrew Belony, Bird Linford John (Bill o men),
Sunday July 31: Fritzroy William evening
Fritzroy William et Gordon Henderson Exile one
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With the group Exile One, Fritzroy William popularized the Cadence-Lypso since 1970. It has been fifty years since the founding fathers, Gordon Henderson, Fitzroy Williams, musical director and bassist Vivian Wallace created this rhythm, a true musical synthesis.
Fritzroy William, musical director of Exile one, has also worked with the Grammacks, King Dice and many others.
On the stage, artists will express themselves: Fitzroy Williams (Exile One), King Dice, Signal Band, Derrick Peter (Mammoth), Janet Azouz (Mantra), Gilles Fontaine, Jerry Lloyd, Cadence All Stars, Fred Nicholas (Bill o men), Jerry Moulon (Rsb), Andrew Belony Bird (Bill o men) and Cornel Fingers Phillipp.
The government of Dominica, the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and the Maritime Initiative, according to the organizers provide support to this Cadence Lypso tribute festival.