Pictured above The Barbados Police Service Band under the direction of Inspector Anderson Whitehall.
This past Sunday, strains of beautiful music wafted through the environs of the Wildey and Pinelands community when a Sunset Community Concert was hosted at the Meadow Road hardcourt. Residents observing the necessary safety protocols, spread out in close proximity to the stage to enjoy the show.
The musical production, which was coordinated by former veteran policeman Leon Blades, was staged in memory of his son Lemar Blades who died tragically in a car accident last year. The planning committee which includes fellow residents Patrick Bullen, David Phillips and Wyson Knight
are already brainstorming about additional events aimed at unifying the community.
Parliamentary Representative for the area Minister Santia Bradshaw was on hand to offer opening remarks. She believes these kinds of events are necessary. She stated, “ The truth of the matter is
we need more space to be able to do more activities for the number of children and also the elderly in the community, and so I hope that over the course of the next year that we will see the expansion of this facility and if covid is able to lessen down a bit more that we will also have the opportunity as well to do more activities at Meadow Road and to be able to have more activities for people to participate in.”
The packed program commenced with a musical testimony by lead singer Psalmist and the Pure Vibes band who delivered an excellent performance. Even though the songs may not have been familiar to the attendees, the delivery was so good it was difficult not to be captivated by them.
The high point of the evening was a highly anticipated performance by the Barbados Police Service Band under the direction of Inspector Anderson Whitehall. The cadre of skilled musicians was in fine form as they wowed the appreciative audience with a slew of multi-genre hit songs. Their track list ranged from jazz hits like Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke and soca hits including Hypasound’s Sugar Rush.
guest performances by resident Mary Clarke 
The line-up was spiced up with guest performances by resident Mary Clarke. The vocal powerhouse was riveting as she belted out gospel tracks The Greatness of God and the upbeat spouge infused How Great Thou Art. It brought audience members to their feet.
Also among the featured musicians were saxophonist Gerald Seaman Hunte and Leroy Franklin who impressed on his harmonica. Singers Ronald Brancker, Colin Brancker, Lyrical and soca star Marzville were also a part of the entertaining cast.
The event ended just around 8pm with a performance by the final act of the night the Stone Steppers. The reggae band showcased their original material ending the night on a high note.
Feature by Caribpix Reporting.
The musical production, which was coordinated by former veteran policeman Leon Blades ( at left ) chatting with Inspector Anderson Whitehall who conducted The Barbados Police Service Band.
