Swinging Stars Norman Letang and Scrunter to receive award on St. Thomas

Longstanding member of the Government Music Lovers Band and founder of Swinging Stars Norman Letang during a solo performance with Music Lovers Band in December. Sean Douglas photo

PRESS RELEASE: Waseen Dominic Association of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands will honor a former Dominica Calypso King- Andrew “Scrunter” Bazil and Swinging Stars Band leader – Norman Letang during Easter celebrations on St. Thomas to be held on Saturday April 3, 2010.

Scrunter will be recognized for his all time contributions to Dominica’s culture through his participation in various events depicting and promoting the musical art form of calypso both at home and abroad.

Scrunter won the calypso monarchy in Dominica on three occasions and has produced 4 musical albums. He has performed throughout the Caribbean and the USA.

Norman Letang has been a pioneer in Dominica’s musical development and advancement. He has successfully led the Swinging Stars Band for 50 years. Swinging Stars existence and success has been fashioned around Norman Letang’s leadership and vision.

The band homegrown music has enlivened Dominicans both at home and abroad and is a familiar attraction at Caribbean festivals the world over. Swinging Stars have been the leading band backing up calypsonians in the Calypso finals in Dominica.

The Swinging Stars will appear live on Stage in St. Thomas on Saturday April 3, 2010 at the Obama Park, Nazareth St. Thomas. Also performing will be Scrunter and Dominica’s Jr. Calypso King – Sheldon Alfred.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haiti Recovery Fund.

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3 Comments

  1. jennifer
    March 31, 2010

    congrats to you all
    i can remember that when
    i was a child, my dady who was the
    the one who work’s at the green grotto
    he was a night wather(rubean magloire)
    mr norman was verygood to him !!!
    thank’s for the good music that steel
    make me dreams lol lol againe thank for all
    and good luck and long life to all

  2. shay
    March 30, 2010

    I love to hear that! Job well done and congrats on keeping our culture alive.

  3. Out of South City
    March 30, 2010

    That’s why I have the faith in our people that we can produce our own and be the best at what we do. We are a people of great talent, skills, patience and wisdom. When we set our minds to do things we do them well and as a result, others see our products and eminate what we have produced. We have highly talented composers, artists, and muscians and we must continue to bring forth our God-given gifts. Our gifts, talents and skills are natural and we must be thankful for them.

    I want to applaud Mr. Letang for his patience, understanding and great performances over the years and for being an ambassador for the band. Your service to the country has been greatly appreciated and admired and I hope that the youth would look at you as an example and follow your footsteps in creating and producing success as you have done in the arena of music.

    God bless you and all the other members of Swing Stars, and may the work continue to blossom for time to come.

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