October 17, 2003

Friday evening splash

On a beautiful evening in Grenada (most are like that Belgian Chocolate kind of weather), I decided that I would not stay cooped up in the room. The pulsating beat of soca found its way to my door, calling me, begging me to come out and play. So I listened. I follow instructions very well you know....MissProperlyBroughtUp.

Headed to the park near Spiceland Mall. Digicel was having their Grenada launch with a splash. Fireworks, big stage, two screens....all the trappings of a stage show.

Featured artiste was Machel Montano. He brought the crowd alive after only Tall Pre of the Grenadian acts was able to do anything close. Mr Montano isn't a kid anymore. He wowed the audience with a mix of soca and reggae.

And my didn't it please my lil ole heart to see the Grenadians go in a frenzy when the reggae dancehall tunes were played by the DJ. Of course, some of the tunes I didn't know, but the Grenadians were busy singing away. True Caribbean unity. That's the power of music.

Posted by yamfoot at October 17, 2003 11:30 PM
Comments

Wait? Digicel opened up in Grenada? Dem a shock out! They just got the license to bus' out in Cayman too... You know, I am going to apply for a job there... Maybe then I'll be able to see the Caribbean like you, Michele...

Posted by: Mad Bull at October 18, 2003 12:09 AM

No Mad Bull, de only Caribben island that will stomach all like you is Jamdown....and only cause you born here! Jus cool. (Never mind Michelle, even on your blog I am here badmouting mi bredren eh?) ;-)

Yes, it seems that Digicel is sweeping through the Caribbean. Nice to get out and hear some irie music sometimes.

Posted by: Dr. D. at October 18, 2003 12:43 PM

digicel changing the telecommunications landscape in the caribbean. they're very bold i think, pumping huge amounts of money in these networks. and they sure have the gimmicks to back it up

Posted by: Michelle+ at October 19, 2003 11:14 PM

Arent they already set up in St. Lucia and Dominica?

They have a licence to set up in Barbados and should do so soon.

The power of Caribbean music, especially Dancehall.

Whenever you need new dancehall music, send me an email.

Posted by: Dale at October 26, 2003 04:24 PM