”Mashup Kingdom” by Guyanese artiste is theme song for Antigua’s 2024 Carnival
By: Sueann Wickham
This week, the Guyana Standard brings to you the story of Guyanese singer Patrick Joseph, better known as "Pahjo," who is quickly...
Foreign-minded no more: Omaiah Hall shares vision to reshape Guyana’s musical identity
Each Caribbean nation boasts a unique sonic fingerprint, a rhythmic identity that resonates with its people and beyond. For example, Guyana is known for...
First CARIB Chutney Fest slated for Mash night
The melodious sounds of the Indian-Caribbean musical genre, chutney will be the emanating sounds from the Better Hope Centre Ground, East Coast Demerara on...
Comedian Odessa Primus hopes to live long enough to see Performing Arts respected
By Steven Vickerie
Bartica native Odessa Primus is considered one of the funniest women in the field of comedy locally. If you've ever attended the...
Accreditation of creative arts institute, hosting of literary arts festival on the cards
The Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry’s budgetary allocation of some $4.3 billion was on Tuesday approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply and will...
Valiant’s “4:14” Mixtape clinches Grammy nomination; Slingerz Records expresses gratitude for adding signature touch
Dancehall music is getting hotter, and Valiant is leading the charge with his electrifying mixtape, "4:14." Earning a prestigious nod from the Grammy committee...
I disagree with call for a singular Guyanese sound in Wilburg’s editorial
Dear Editor,
I write in response to the piece published on November 23, 2024, which affirmed the honouring of Eze Rockcliffe, my father. I was...
Skeng and Slingerz Records release new song called ‘Fever’
Jamaican Dancehall Artist, Kevon Douglas called “Skeng” is ready to set the music scene ablaze with his highly anticipated new summer hit single, “Fever.”...
Hits & Jams delivers 4 days of superb entertainment; each paying respects to Mahdia...
By Sueann Wickham
Guyana’s 57th Independence Anniversary was commemorated over the weekend with a host of unforgettable activities for revelers, all of which still took...
Burna Boy concert was 2 years in making; sets new standard for Guyana’s entertainment...
By: Sueann Wickham
Hits and Jams Entertainment, in collaboration with E-Net, delivered an unparalleled spectacle with their ‘Unforgettable' concert featuring international African superstar Burna Boy....
