Shining a light on Guyanese sound with ‘A Moment with France’
— Musician France is ready to headline the stage with his signature sound and energy at A Moment with France.
— Musician France is ready to headline the stage with his signature sound and energy at A Moment with France.

Musician France brings together local stars for a live showcase celebrating Guyana’s growing music scene.

MUSIC is like a language: A universal way of connecting cultures, people, and places. Musicians, as storytellers, bring their cultures to life, and Guyana is no exception. Among the rising voices carving out a place in the country’s evolving music scene is France. Born Francis Harris in South Ruimveldt, France has been making music professionally for the last six years. Since then, he’s built a reputation for infectious tracks that resonate both locally and throughout the Caribbean.

Musician Franc Felony brings his bold style and Caribbean flair to the stage for a night of live talent

Now, at 26, France is preparing for his biggest project yet: A Moment with France, a live showcase set to light up the Georgetown Club on Saturday, August 2. Designed as more than just a concert, the event brings together some of Guyana’s most exciting talents, promising a celebration of sound, artistry, and homegrown creativity.

France’s journey into music began almost by accident, but with the kind of spark that only passion could sustain. During a visit to Canada, he found himself writing lyrics in the back of a recording studio while his cousin, also a musician, was working on a track. His cousin overheard him humming a melody and urged him to record it the next day. That first session lit a fire. Encouraged and inspired, France returned to Guyana with a new goal: find a studio and start recording. While that wasn’t easy for a new, unknown artiste, he eventually found Guava Productions — a local studio that gave him the footing he needed.

Known for his lyrical flow and presence, musician Sawse is set to bring his unique flavour to the live showcase

That early leap of faith has since blossomed into a thriving career, with standout performances and several hit songs to his name. He recalled his first major stage appearance at the 2019 HempFest, which featured concerts across all three of Guyana’s counties. That experience, he said, gave him confidence and visibility. Not long after, his single “Guyana” garnered online buzz, followed by “SAP,” a track that opened doors to local collaborations, including a theme song for the Youth Basketball Guyana Festival.

Even with momentum on his side, France decided to take a year-long hiatus from performing. It wasn’t a step back — it was a reset. He returned with a clearer vision and a more refined sound, describing his music now as emotionally freeing and rooted in “good vibes.”

Dynamic soca performers, The Jayday Twins, are bringing high energy and island vibes to the spotlight.

“My music is just fun. It’s meant to make you feel like a teen again, to forget your daily burdens and just move,” he said.

That spirit of joy and energy is what A Moment with France aims to channel. But the showcase is also about spotlighting Guyanese talent in its many forms. The event will feature not just France as the headline act, but fellow artistes Franc Felony, Sawse, and The Jayday Twins — all supported by a live band.

According to France, the live-performance format is intentional. It offers a way for audiences to witness raw talent and musicality in real time — something he believes adds authenticity and depth to the experience.

“These performers have already gained significant attention online,” France explained. “Franc Felony and Melody Felony had a song two years ago that went viral across the Caribbean. Sawse has been active since COVID and built a strong following. The Jayday Twins, known for their high-energy soca, blew up with a track last year. We know they can deliver in the studio — now we’re giving audiences a chance to see them live, in their element.”

Importantly, most of the artistes performing have ties to Guava Productions, highlighting a creative ecosystem that France says has supported and nurtured local talent over time. This network, he said, has grown alongside the country’s music scene, something he’s proud to witness.

Experience Guyanese talent live at A Moment with France, set for August 2 at Georgetown Club. The event will feature France, Franc Felony, Sawse & The Jayday Twins.

“When I started recording here, people would ask, ‘Where do you think you’re going with this?’” he shared. Many expected him to pursue a career in law, but music felt like the right path. “I didn’t want to look back one day and regret not trying. I needed to see where it could take me.”

More than six years later, that risk has paid off. France highlights significant shifts in the way music is consumed and celebrated in Guyana.

“Back then, nobody was playing our songs in public. Now, our music is in minibuses, it’s being downloaded on Apple Music and it’s showing up in people’s Instagram stories,” he said. “That wasn’t happening in 2017 or 2018. The growth is real.”

Beyond his own career, France sees the music industry as a vital part of the broader arts sector. Supporting music, he believes, helps fuel a creative economy where different art forms intersect.

“Music is just one aspect of the arts. There are stylists, painters, designers — it’s all connected,” he explained.

He envisions events where musicians wear outfits by local designers, jewellery by local artists, and even footwear created by Guyanese brands.

“It creates a domino effect. Supporting one part uplifts the whole.”

While it’s sure to be a night of entertainment, France hopes A Moment with France will also serve as a reminder of what’s possible when local talent is given the platform to shine. As the date draws near, France says the energy is already building. For him, this moment has been years in the making, and he’s ready to deliver.

“You’ll be missing out anytime you don’t make it your duty to attend,” he said. “This will be an energy-packed event. We’re going to give it our all. We’re going to be there for everybody who comes out to support us.”

Tickets for A Moment with France are available via phone at 609-4710, 643-8562, or 671-6084.

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