This delightful production features our greats in music, and in a sense, contemporary cultural expressions.

It is co-authored by an illustrious Guyanese musician Professor Joycelynne Loncke and Mr. Herman Snijders from Suriname.

I recommend this journal to every citizen, young and old. Even if you are not a practicing musician for music transcends all barriers, every household should secure a copy.

Beyond that it’s an excellent gift to encourage our young citizens towards good music elevating and improving their musical responses and cultural appetite.

Joseph Addison in Songs for St. Cecilia’s Day said, ‘Music, the greatest good that mortals know, and all of Heaven we have below”.

Since I am at it, another treasure which should be in the Library in every office and home is Richard Allsopp’s Dictionary of Caribbean English usage”.

In little ways let us lift our spirits and awareness of what is good and healthy.

HAMILTON GREEN JP