In case you’re wondering what kinds of things take place in Derek Walcott’s Square, the small park in the center of Castries (St Lucia) dedicated to the celebration of the small island’s two Nobel Prize winners, here is a glimpse. The square has played a central role in island cultural life since the early days of the foundation of the town. This coming Friday, Radio St Lucia is gearing up for a big month-end event. Its popular reggae show Reggae Vybes will be live at the Square from 7-12 midnight. Reggae Vybes Live! will feature live performances from St Lucian reggae artists Mesach, Kulcha Rebel and others, with conscious reggae soldier Qshan Deyà headlining. The show will be hosted by Marlon Clovis and Brian “Ras Ipic” Mc Donald accompanied by the One Drop sound system, well known for the biggest selection of reggae tracks and dub plates in St Lucia.
Eats and drinks will be on sale with the musical action set to start from 6pm with the show going live from 7pm. Brian “Ras Ipic” Mc Donald said, “The event is being staged as a means of saying thanks to the many listeners who have followed the programme loyally since it started in August 2008 and to support St Lucian reggae artists who need to promote themselves and their music. The event also fulfills RSL’s mandate to inform, educate and entertain.”
Reggae Vybes Live! will feature in several communities island wide during the coming year. Soufriere has been earmarked as the next venue for the event.
