Sammy Baksh blazes scorching trail at GuyExpo local talent night
Sammy Baksh ‘tear up de place’ at Guyexpo Local Talent Night
Sammy Baksh ‘tear up de place’ at Guyexpo Local Talent Night

FESTIVITIES on the second day of Guyexpo 2014 were further heightened in the evening when several local artistes took to the stage to perform at the local talent concert hosted as part of the entertainment aspect of the proceedings.

While the MC, Kirk “Chow Pow” Jardine took pains to create an electrifying atmosphere, the show got underway sometime after 21:00hrs and with a stirring dance showcased by male dancers representing the Gizmos and Gadgets entity, and they of course were well received for their theatrics.
They made way for dazzling models from Cheetah’s Model Agency, who provided suave and glitzy entertainment as they modelled several provocative and saucy pieces which they were tasked to design and create.
Winston Caesar simmered things a bit after that display and took patrons way back down memory lane as he belted out yesteryear hits such as “A flower named June” and “I think I’m in Love,” ; both songs were written by late Guyanese recording artiste, Aubrey Cummings. His smooth melody wooed its way into the hearts of fans and many were swaying to the “slow songs” or even waltzing with their partners.
Then a “musical thunderbolt” struck the venue, scorching spectators with its riveting intensity.
None was prepared for the explosion talented Guyanese icon, Sammy Baksh brought to the venue. With energised prancing, sizzling theatrics and a voice that oozed “liquid honey,” he brought patrons to their feet, echoing their approval with

Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts unleashes a soca invasion for her fans
Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts unleashes a soca invasion for her fans

merry screams of delight.
He belted out lustily his first hit song, “To Be Lonely” with the finesse of a superstar and everyone marvelled at his talent. Full of fire and energy, he had the crowd following his every move as he stole their hearts with “Hello” before turning up the heat with “You’re All That I Need” and a few others.
When he left the stage it was to thunderous applause from the large audience.
Next up was 2006 GT&T Jingle and Song Competition winner, Shawn English, who performed several of his original pieces, stirring up the crowd in every manner with his exciting showcase. Not long after, models took to the stage in scorching female swimwear by Designer Neilson Nurse and the ladies certainly played havoc with the male senses, judging from their catcalls and verbal suggestions.
Then it was a riot of dashing colour and explosive choreography, as the popular Nitrageet Dance Troupe performed an Indian Classical piece that was well applauded by the audience. Accentuating the night’s proceedings also were poets and the reigning Chutney Monarch, Pooran Seeraj, who surely demonstrated why he won the coveted chutney crown.
Kross Kolor’s Melissa “Vanilla” Williams as usual, “tun up de place” with the soca invasion she brought to the venue.

(By Alex Wayne)

 

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