Gillian sends:
Songshine's April edition will take place at the Strand Theatre in PoS on Sunday April 1. It's a special presentation called The Word, in partnership with Relevant Theatre. The show will feature poetry, music, rapso and more. Celebrated author Earl Lovelace will read from his work, while Ataklan and OzyMajiq will kick off Raspo Month with their performances.
To mark World Poetry Day, which took place last week, some of the best poets featured at Songshine will take the stage, including Muhammad and Chike ‘Bukka Roots’ Pilgrim of rapso group Word Sound and Power, Songshine alumnae Ivory and Akilah Riley, and poet/activist Garbielle Hosein of 10 Sisters.
Columnist and author BC Pires will read his work and actor Michael Cherrie will present the poetry of Guyanese master Martin Carter. Circle of Poets member and two-time winner of the Best Village Poetry Competition Cheryll Griffiths will perform, as well as Songshine producer Gillian Moor.
Admission costs $50 and showtime is 6.30pm. Security for parked cars will be provided.
Info: 760-4655