Topic: music
From beginners to Beethoven: Starlight’s young musicians take to the stage
Musical stars of the future took to the stage at John Gray High School to perform classical and contemporary pieces after an afternoon of workshops.
Caymanian guitarist extraordinaire Nathan Herrera makes his mark
Nathan Herrera has music in his blood – and it’s not surprising.
Herrera is a classical and flamenco guitarist with a large list of accomplishments...
Out of This World Music Fest delivers high-energy performances
Music lovers turned out in droves Saturday night for the second annual Out of This World Music Fest as concert headliners soca king Machel Montano, rapper Fat Joe, and R & B artist Ne-Yo set the stage on fire with their live performances.
Striking a cultural chord
For James Geary, music is an international language. The Caymanian musician says not only does it bring people together, but also bridges cultures.
Cam has gone country
As an up-and-coming voice of soulful country music and popular cover songs, it is difficult to believe Cam Kline was terrified of singing up...
Cayman’s King E Navassa takes listeners for a ‘Ride’ with first album
Caymanian music producer and entertainer King E Navassa has launched his first solo album, The Ride, and already music is garnering support in the community.
Ironshore Studios features in industry magazine Mix
Local music production facility Ironshore Studios has earned a spot in the top 18 studios from around the world in the latest edition of international music production magazine Mix.
Compass Media radio hosts share spring music picks
Which tracks should you keep an ear out for this spring? Compass Media radio hosts give their predictions.
Local artistes join #StayhomeCayman call
A team of local musicians have come together to sing the national song “Beloved Isle Cayman” in viral video in an effort to spread government’s call for all residents to stay home.
Musicians prepare to ‘Step Into Christmas’
With the Christmas Season in full swing, students from Musicians Ltd. School of Music and Performing Arts are getting excited about displaying their many...
Letter: No New Year’s Eve music or dancing? Live with it
I am one musician who is more than happy to stay home on New Year’s Eve, and I’m very delighted that some old traditions still hold strong in these islands.
A fitting farewell for school music teacher
The staff and students of West Bay’s Sir John A. Cumber Primary School had a special assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to bid farewell to teacher Rebekah Jefferson, who has been the school’s music teacher for 12 years.
Harbour Nights returns to George Town
This Saturday, the public is invited to come out and celebrate Halloween in central George Town for another of the Harbour Nights Series festivals.
Brac Autumn Festival offers cultural cornucopia
The second Brac Autumn Festival brought a variety of arts and cultural events celebrating Cayman’s creative community.
Youth choir competition provides ‘trilling’ final
Good attendance and superlative singing marked the finals of the recent Lions Club of Grand Cayman’s second annual Youth Choir Competition on May 26.
Andy Martin in the studio
Andy ‘The Cayman Cowboy’ Martin recently made a visit to C&B Studios where he spent the weekend recording a new song titled ‘It’s Fresh.’
Michelle T donates to Cancer Society
Gospel singer Michelle T has donated part of the proceeds from sales of her album “Here Is My Praise” to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Students receive donated violins
An appeal for stringed instruments for talented young musicians tugged at the heartstrings of donors who have supplied students with 10 new violins.
Young Musician of the Year title awarded to flutist
Following a night of stiff competition at the ninth Annual Butterfield Young Musician of the Year competition, 16-year-old flutist and St. Ignatius Catholic School student, Daniela Granados was selected as this year’s top musician.
Young Caymanian selected to attend New York music workshop
A 19-year-old clarinetist is the latest musician in Cayman to be chosen to attend summer music workshop at the renowned Luzerne Music Center in New York.
Young Musician of the Year finalists announced
Nine music students will vie to become Cayman’s next Young Musician of the Year in the annual competition on Saturday, April 30.
Wanted: Stringed instruments for gifted young musicians
The Cayman Arts Festival is seeking violins, violas and cellos for the “gifted and talented” musicians of its RBC Dominion Securities After-School Instrumental Music Programme.
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander inspires young minds
Two weeks after bringing the audience to their feet at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, jazz prodigy Joey Alexander brought his inspiring and spontaneous show to Grand Cayman.
The People Time Forgot: Rachel Rankin
Rachel Rankine’s home was located near the old Cayman Diving lodge in East End. She enjoyed playing guitar, though usually her instrument had no more than a few strings.
Music legend ‘Lammie’ wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Fireworks lit up George Town harbor Monday evening to celebrate renowned musician Lambert “Lammie” Seymour as he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cayman Music and Entertainment Association at the Cayman Mardi Gras kick-off event.
Rev up your Valentine’s Day
Has your relationship been flagging in the romantic gesture department lately? Saying “I love you” before lights out each night and a fleeting kiss...
Digicel signs Machel Montano as regional brand ambassador
Telecommunications company Digicel last week signed a three-year partnership with Trinidadian producer, songwriter and soca musician Machel Montano to be its regional brand ambassador.
