To celebrate the 14 years since their inauguration, the Cayman Islands Folk Singers are putting on a special two-night anniversary performance entitled ‘Under the Breadfruit Tree’ at the Harquail Theatre this weekend, 28 and 29 Oct.
The special concert will celebrate their mission to “preserve Cayman’s musical traditions and to introduce authentic Caymanian folk songs and dance to new generations”, according to a Cayman National Cultural Foundation press release.
The ‘Run of Show’, which is described as “a journey from Cayman to the region and back again”, includes the group’s repertoire of Caymanian favourites such as ‘Munzie’s Boat’, ‘Chip Up Potato’ and the songs of ‘Aunt’ Julia Hydes, as well as popular folk songs from neighbouring islands.
The singers will be accompanied by Randy Chollette on the traditional Cayman drum and the Folk Singers’ musical director Noel Williams on the piano, along with several guest performers.
The two-night concert kicks off a busy festival season for the Folk Singers, who recently returned from performances in Cayman Brac and London, UK.
The Cayman Islands Folk Singers is supported by the CNCF as part of their mission to stimulate, facilitate and preserve cultural and artistic expression in the Cayman Islands.
“The Cayman Islands Folk Singers have been dedicated to preserving and propagating the musical traditions of the Cayman Islands for over fourteen years,” said CNCF CEO Natalie Urquhart, in the release.
“All of us at CNCF extend our sincere thanks for their efforts to keep Cayman folk music alive and well. This anniversary concert provides us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their remarkable achievements and to experience one of our community’s cultural keystones.”
Tickets for the concerts cost $25 (adults) and $15 (students and seniors) and can be purchased from the Cayman National Cultural Foundation office at the F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre, or via Tickets Plus. Complimentary tickets are available for student musicians with an interest in Caymanian traditional folk music.
For more information, follow CNCF on social media via @caymanculture/#caymanculture, or visit their website or call 945-8111. For more information about CNCF and its programmes, email [email protected].
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