The Pace Is On- Shurwayne & Y.O.U. Are Ready!

On a high from a truly euphoric Carnival 2010 season in T&T, Shurwayne Winchester and YOU are now gearing up for the Tobago Jazz Experience later this month.

Like previous years, this event,  which is staged in the Pigeon Point area of the sister isle, demands  that Shurwayne and his team of well endowed musicians, captivate the masses, who travel from across the world,  to see, feel and experience jazz, elements of soca and the vibe of one of the Caribbean’s most exotic destintions.

Having held their own this past Carnival season, Shurwayne and the unit of musicians who make up YOU, were, according to orgnisers, a necessary inclusion to the cast which includes, the soulful Chaka Khan and the Queen of Neo-Soul, Erykah Badu. “ I always look forward to being a part of shows like these,” said Shurwayne. He says he knows the power of these singers, the appeal they have and with his band, he plans on providing that added desire to the lineup.

Shurwayne and YOU will perform at The Pigeon Point Heritge Park on Friday April 23rd, sharing the stage with Lord Nelson, 3 Canal, Mavis John, Dil-E-Nadan, Ziggy Rankin, Fire Empress and Erykah Badu. With a number of selections currently being rehearsed for the show, Shurwayne and YOU are hard at work.


Last weekend the band performed in Jamaica, at the end of Jamaica's carnival celebrations. Following the Jazz Experience which runs from April 22- 25, the team pushes on to events in the Cayman Islands, North America and other regional and International carnival destinations.

For more on where Shurwayne and YOU and heading, check out www.shurwaynewinchester.com or become a fan on facebook, keyword: Shurwayne Winchester and YOU.

Bunji Garlin: “The Best Cast Was Chosen for T&T’s Fire Fete 2010”

The anticipation is definitely on as tens of thousands prepare for the start of T&T’s carnival season. At band rooms across the island, artistes and their musicians are rehearsing- preparing for the event they know will kick start their time of year, and certainly the fete lovers’ most anticipated time too! Former Soca Monarch King, Bunji Garlin, chatting on the first big event to take place for the season said, “Soca is the music of the people and the best cast was chosen to represent the vibe of the people at Fire Fete 2010.” He added that as far as he was concerned, the cast for Fire was chosen based on each performer’s true ability. Bunji for one is certainly ready- having held on to the ‘fire man’ title, over the years. With hits this season that range from “No Borrow” to “Gaza or Gully,” and a hit collaboration with wife and band mate- Fay Ann Lyons, entitled, “Call Me,” there’s no denying that Bunji and his crew are a must-see at the annual Fire Fete. The January 9th, 2010 edition of the event moves from its traditional Wrightson Road abode, to another hot spot further down as The St. John’s Hall will be transformed into “The Land of Flames.” Already, momentum for Fire Fete is building on the street- even amid preparations for Christmas. On Facebook.com, the group- ‘ Blazing Fire Fete 2010”- has attracted a large number of eager patrons who, over the past week have received inside info on promotions and the cast for the show. Many are already loving the fact that St. John’s Hall will host Fire Fete 2010- as they know the ambience will prove party friendly. There’s so much more to come but many say and most agree that the first fete, FIRE FETE- cannot be ignored, nor can it be missed!

The ABX is Now Complete- Bunji, Iwer, Shurwayne & RDX Rip It Up!

Carnival come quick! That’s the shout emanating from Shurwayne Winchester’s camp in Arima, Trinidad. The band room is abuzz and on the heels of the release of the ABX rhythm last month- the production crew at SWLTD released three more tracks off the rhythm on Friday ( Oct 16th).

Hot off the press, Shurwayne has teamed up with Jamaican sensation, RDX on a track titled, “ Gyal Wine Up.” With lyrics penned by Shurwayne and the incorporation of the young Jamaican duo, this one’s guaranteed to top the charts locally, regionally and among the feverish Caribbean masses, yearning for sweet soca on the international scene.

The first five tracks off the rhythm immediately caused a stir with DJ’s across the island of Trinidad and Tobago maximizing play. Then, like an unexpected bombshell, the spice of the final three artistes, Shurwayne featuring RDX, Bunji Garlin and Iwer George- seasoned it up just right- driving the momentum of the upcoming season into first gear.

The completed number of tracks on the ABX now total eight with vocals enforced by Shurwayne Winchetser, Prestan, Bunji Garlin, Bad Gyal Cecile, Super Jigga TC, The Boss Neil Iwer George, Blaze & JW and RDX.

The ABX rhythm is the first out of Winchester’s 11-month-old SWLTD band room and production house. Credit must be given to the members of Y.O.U. and the organization’s leader himself- Shurwayne Winchester, for this leap, and its bountiful success.