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Kaiso Dialogues, UWI, November 29, 2006
Hi Limers et al
I had the distinct privilege of attending the kaiso
dialogues yesterday at UWI, small gathering because the
place was capable of seating 60 persons. It was filled
naturally; it was a paying event worth every penny.
The dialogues were conducted by Rawle Gibbon interviewed
Bomber; Carol Hosein interviewed Omari from Kindred, Akinde
did not make it; and Dr. Keith Nurse interviewed David
Rudder.
Bomber's memory is beyond immaculate and he explained his
diction etc. He talked about Pansy Rowley, the Grenadians
know of whom I speak, is a kinda Louise Horne equivalent in
Trinidad. She was a member of the
legislature and the consummate social worker before social
work was a profession. She is still alive and is 98 years
old. She gave him his first break. He spoke of Wilfred
Baptiste, Melody (Grenadian) for whom he wrote
at a time. He left for Trinidad at age 28. His father was
Trinidadian who went to Grenada and married his mother.
Omari was the youngest in the three and did a magnificent
bridge. What is pertinent here is that both him and KV
Charles among others are all pursuing degrees at UWI.
The university must be commended for filling the gap and
while we would complain that much more could be done etc.
etc. we must acknowledge and be grateful for what is being
done. It helps to remove the stigma which is ascribed to
persons in that field. Let me say here and now I have
unqualified and utmost respect for persons in that field,
always did from childhood. I was mesmerised by the
ability to do that type of work and I include all artistes.
David Rudder was simply or is it complex (smile) David. The
man of metaphors. He explained his groundings in
Belmont in the midst of greatness, Rada, Baptist, Ken
Morris, Dixieland and I could go on and on.
And in the words of David, Nuff Respect to all you artistes
EJ, Roger, CT, Mr. Daniell, Michelle, Mr. George and all
those who form part of this group, too numerous to mention.
The media were there so Roj would soon be sending the
information (smile).
Dianne
Trinidad, Nov., 29, 2006 |
