Gavin performs Guyanese Folk songs at Ireland’s ‘Your Roots Are Showing’ tonight
Guyanese Folk/Rock Musician Gavin Mendonca is currently at Ireland's Folk Conference
Guyanese Folk/Rock Musician Gavin Mendonca is currently at Ireland's Folk Conference

GUYANESE Folk/Rock musician and musical pioneer Gavin Mendonca is at it again – this time in Ireland as an official showcase artiste at the ‘Your Roots Are Showing’ Folk Conference, where he is taking Guyanese folk music and culture for the very first time to the Emerald Isle.

At the folk conference, the rich tapestry of folk music and traditions from around the world is celebrated. This annual event brings together artists, musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts to explore and share the diverse cultural expressions that make up the folk genre.

Gavin is now the first Guyanese to participate, having been selected by their official jury to perform at the event. Although he is without ‘Chucky’ on this trip, his goal is to network and build bridges with new colleagues in the UK, and other parts of the world, so that Gavin and ‘Chucky’ can unlock new paths to travel and perform together around the world.

The duo released their third album together, via Kross Kolor Records, Folk It Up Vol. 3 which was recorded live in the Iwokrama Rainforest – and is currently receiving great critical review from the folks at ‘Your Roots Are Showing’, as well as Folk Alliance International – an annual folk conference in Kansas City which Gavin will be attending next month for the fourth year. He has managed to build up quite the reputation at this event.

Gavin has been working hard to contribute to the preservation of Guyana’s folk music

Gavin has been working hard to contribute to the preservation of Guyana’s folk music, as well as exposing the world to the country’s unique songs and culture. Despite the struggles involved, he is absolutely committed to his mission and continues to pursue his dreams relentlessly.

In 2023, Gavin and Chucky made their international debut at the Bridgetown Arts Festival in Barbados. Gavin also attended Ethno Sweden and also took Guyanese folk music to France and Italy for the very first time as well.

He was also nominated by the US Embassy Guyana to participate in the ‘American Music Abroad Academy: Colombia’ last May.
Gavin and Chucky are aiming to head to England this coming May for the Guyana Folk Festival in London, but some major fundraising needs to be done for this trip to come into fruition.

Gavin takes the stage tonight at ‘Your Roots Are Showing’, where he’ll be showcasing 30 minutes of Guyanese Folk songs and a few original compositions, while also promoting Guyana as a tourism destination.

Visit www.creolerock.com to learn more and to subscribe to his mailing list for constant updates on his musical journeys.

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