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BFS in CONCERT 2023

ProduceR : ANDREW CLARKE

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: JOEL EDWARDS

  • Harry S. Truman High School - June 3

  • Lamad Academy Charter School Auditorium - June 4

  • Jamaica Performing Arts Center - June 11

A Caribbean vocal ensemble, the Braata Folk Singers, expanded their repertoire in 2021, having not performed a full concert season in over five years, but managed a stellar comeback on the heels of the pandemic. At the time, return to in person performance was very much uncharted territory; however, a rather brave decision was made, one that has not been regretted since! 

The show, titled “Rebirth” was a deliberate, choiced metaphor with the world emerging from the pandemic; two years later, we seem to be rebirthing as a world as we encounter strain after strain of COVID and adjust to living in the new norm. The New York-based group, from the onset, focused primarily on showcasing and preserving Caribbean folk music, but now performs inspirational and reggae songs. The Braata Folk Singers, under the creative direction of Jamaican born actor, singer, and producer Andrew Clarke, and the musical direction of Joel Edwards, will once again present a diverse array of arrangements. Armed with brand new songs with a tailored focus on celebrating the 45th independence of the nature isle of Dominica, 50th year of independence for the Islands of the Bahamas and the 40th independence St. Kitts & Nevis, the upcoming season is designed to celebrate some of the most remarkable musical milestones of each of these nations - looking back while also moving forward. 

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BFS IN CONCERT 2021

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MEET THE ARTISTS

Meet the Artists

THE SINGERS

Sopranos
Colette Ambo
Lea Anderson
Nicole Davis
Nathifa Lewis
MIchele Robotham-Smith
Christine Thomas
Crystal Wright


Altos
Jamila Gordon
Vinette Matthews

Necia Clarke-McGregor
Tony-Ann Nelson

Tenors
Andrew Clarke
Rootsman ( Brian Fender - Shirley) 
Sebastian Harris


Bass
Camara Foster
Adam Boggs Mcdonald

THE CREATIVES

Script Writer
Karl O'Brian Williams

Creative Director
Andrew Clarke

Musical Director
Joel Edwards

Mixing Engineer
Taje Crumbe

Costume/Graphic Designer
JohnEli Dacosta

Prop & Costume Mistress
Nicola Johnson

Stage Manager
Mollie Frankel

Lighting Design
Monee Stamp

Keyboards
Joel Edwards

Bass Guitar
Newel Singh

Lead Guitar
Colwyn Mitchell

Drums
Allan Wellington

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HEALTH & SAFETY

The safety of our patrons, staff and artists is our number one priority. As such, all audience members over the age of five will be required to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks while inside the theater building. Exceptions are only made for patrons eating and/or drinking in designated areas within one hour prior to showtime or for special events.

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