From backdam to stardom: AW Lyrical shares journey to becoming Guyana’s musical sensation
By: Sueann Wickham
AW Lyrical, born Alexander Williams on the island of Leguan in the Essequibo River, is rapidly becoming one of Guyana’s most prominent...
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...
Guyanese-born Black Panther Star arrives tomorrow
The lead actress in the multi-billion dollar Marvel Black Panther franchise, Letitia Wright is expected to arrive in Guyana, her homeland, tomorrow.
The British actress...
The Carib Soca Monarch Controversy and New Music
The Mashramani season passed us a few weeks ago, culminating in a number of exuberant activities like the well-known Carib Soca Monarch Competition. But...
Grenada PM calls for intervention on detrimental impact of violence in Caribbean music
At this evening’s CARICOM Heads of Government closing press briefing, Grenada Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell raised a poignant concern regarding the detrimental influence of...
Jagdeo claims govt. spent $40M on tickets for Buju Banton concert
While he failed to show members of the media a shred of evidence to support his claim, Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo insisted today he...
”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...
ERC says “Baby Skello” yet to come forward, calls on Vybz Kartel to apologise...
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) continues to address “religiously insensitive content” in separate songs by the artistes Vybz Kartel and “Baby Skello”, which have...
Coconut water – a beverage laden with health benefits; but, be sure to...
While there is hardly any drink that can rival a good purified glass of H2O , there is another natural beverage that has been...
Grammy winning Joss Stone billed for fundraising concert
The Theatre Guild will come alive with music when Grammy award singing British sensation, Joss Stone, will take to the stage alongside local acts...
