THE celebration of the life of the late Cyril Shaw will be held at the National Cultural Centre today at 14:00hrs.
Viewing of the body will take place from 13:00hrs.
Cyril Shaw died on January 12, 2012. He will always be remembered as being a pioneer in show business, leaving an indelible contribution to Guyanese cultural life and more importantly, the development of the calypso as a performing art.
He established a reputation across Guyana and the Caribbean, receiving several awards for his contribution to the development of the music industry. 
As an entrepreneur, he promoted the world’s best performers and was an active supporter and promoter of Guyanese sports, especially boxing, matching Guyanese boxers with world class counterparts.