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DEPARTMENTS 20 Culture Shock Music and the Church Anguilla's Supreme Next Generation The First (and Second) Carnival
28 Community Chest Morlens School of Music
32 Interview Raoul "Nyne" Vanterpool
34 Interview Jaine Rogers
36 Interview Corinne "Sprocka" Richardson
40 Interview Roxanne "Roxxy" Webster
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52 Musical Messengers
14 Editor’s Note
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Gershwin Lake and Parables
16 Bits & Pieces
64 Real Estate Going Local
66 Nature's Design The Secluded One
70 Island Explorer Caving In
72 Wine & Dine Chef Glendon Carty Taste Test: Valley Bistro Music and Eats
58 The Winds of Adventure Les Alizé
18 Event Calendar 78 Island Map 80 Advertisers' Directory 82 Hotels & Restaurants
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music alone shall live
DESIGN ANGUILLA ISSUE 08 August 2014
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hrow a rock anywhere in Anguilla and you’re likely to hit a musician of some sort. Per capita, you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world with as many musically talented people. Keyboards, drums, guitars and vocalists, you name it, they’re all here…and they’re pretty good. This was the hardest issue to put together for this very reason. With so many musicians, how do we decide on the stories? They’re all compelling in their own right and we hope we did it some justice. Inside, we traverse genres, from soca to gospel and a few others for good measure. This issue takes snapshots of musical culture in Anguilla: music education at the Morlens School of Music; churches, where so many musicians get their start; as well as soca bands and their rivalries. With the Carnival’s 40th anniversary coming up, we felt it appropriate to go back to where it all began, while also getting the contestants of the Queen show together to become a calypso-rock band for an epic fashion editorial. Food and music go well together, and we recommend some of the best places to get your fill of both. As always, enjoy but, please, don’t actually start throwing rocks at our musicians.
Contributors Crispin Brooks Shellecia Brooks-Johnson Andy Connor Trudy Nixon Associate Editor Ellen Fishbein Fashion Editor Charla Hobson
Cover shoot credits Gershwin Lake: Orrett H. Wynter Photography Keiroy R. Browne J. Ivor Hodge Josveek Huligar Orrett H. Wynter Contact P.O. Box 5050, The Valley Anguilla, BWI e-mail: info@designanguilla.com web: www.designanguilla.com phone: (264) 584 8886 / 9503 www.facebook.com/designanguilla www.twitter.com/designanguilla Advertising Inquiries sales@designanguilla.com www.designanguilla.com/advertise Read Online www.designanguilla.com/digital Other Photo Credits Saxophone, pg. 14: kuznetcov_konstantin / Shutterstock
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contributors Shellecia BrooksJohnson is passionately Anguillian and wholeheartedly optimistic. Shellecia loves working with young people, dancing under the stars with her hubby, teaching professional development courses, reading, traveling, and blogging.
Next Generation Band, pgs. 22, 24: Nicholas Romney
Born and raised in beautiful Anguilla, Andy W. Connor is best known as the owner of Andy’s Car Rentals (www. andyrentals.com), but he is also a licensed seaman, and author of the monthly tourist publication, Let’s Talk About Anguilla.
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: Josveek Huligar Caving, pgs. 70-71: Shellecia Brooks-Johnson Acknowledgements We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make this issue possible, which include, but is certainly not limited to the following people: Nicholas Romney, Davon Carty, Jaiden Fleming, Deborah Vos, Laurie Gumbs, Ivor Hodge, Dr. Linda Banks, Scott Hauser, Jen Liebsack, Bob Bean, Twyla Richardson, Malone Richardson and Lisa Rey. Also a great big thank you to anyone we forgot to mention by name, we're still very grateful.
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crispin brooks has a BA in Journalism from Howard University and studied film at the Masters level at American University. His love for all things visual allowed him to develop a passion for homes and properties in Anguilla, coupling his media and sales skills to showcase the properties represented by his company, Island Spaces (www.islandspaces.com).
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Second Annual hair affair Unbeweavable Divas' second Hair and Fashion Expo brought some of the top stylists and fashion coaches to Anguilla. La Vue Boutique Hotel was the venue for the event which was hosted by reality TV star Tahiry of Love & Hip Hop New York. The event, which ran from June 5 – 8th, included classes in beauty, hair, fashion and modelling; hair and fashion runway shows and cocktail events. http://hairaffairbeautyexpo.com
axasumfestlive launches Anguilla’s first mobile carnival app is now live. The brain child of Tahira Banks and Jermaine Paine allows users to watch live streams on their mobile devices, of the events leading up to, and during the upcoming Anguilla Carnival's 40th year anniversary. http://www.axasumfestlive.com 16
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anguilla literary festival 2014 Pulitzer nominees, magazine icons, acclaimed novelists and poets rubbed shoulders with Anguilla’s own talented writers and creative thinkers at the third annual “Lit Fest”. The keynote speakers were fulsome in their praise of Anguilla and the quality of the activities that make up the long weekend of cultural activity. On top of the 2 days of literary events at Paradise Cove delegates were invited to “jollifications” at Ce Blue, Cap Juluca, La Vue and Ultimacy. The event concluded at another packed “Underground” poetry event. http://ivisitanguilla.com
first annual anguilla music awards The first Anguilla Music Awards show thrilled an appreciative crowd at the Anguilla Great House on Friday June 27th, 2014. Hosted by dancehall artiste Ce'Cile, the event saw performances by Bankie Banks, De Movements Band and Gershwin Lake and Parables along with many others. Major winner on the night was Omari Banks who walked away with five awards including Reggae artiste of the year. Other winners were Roxanne "Roxxy" Webster for Female Artiste of the year, DJ Legend for DJ of the year, and a posthumous award to the late Dexter Mussington for Best musician of yesteryear. http://anguillamusicawards.com
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music and the church many musicians start in church, but few stay. pastor phillip gumbs tries to explain. by Orrett H. Wynter
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ne Gaelic proverb goes, “Poor is the church without music.” The reverse is true: without the church, musical notation and theory might not have been developed or preserved. Many notable musicians (e.g. Bach, Mozart, even Wagner) would scarcely have survived save for the patronage of the Catholic church, and for the musically inclined, the church has, for generations, served as a creative outlet. A cursory glance at the bios of more contemporary acts reveals a common thread—their musical fires were sparked in front of congregations. Pastor Phillip Gumbs of the Church of God (Holiness) offers an explanation. “I think the church creates that setting where people are encouraged to express their worship to God through song,” he continues. “They discover their voices, and they get support. There isn’t the cash value that you would get in secular circles, but your singing is a blessing.” That lack of remuneration is one of a 20
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few reasons that some talented Anguillian musicians end up looking elsewhere. “When people practice for hours and weeks, seeing a larger crowd is more satisfying,” Gumbs comments. “If we organized larger concerts, where people could sing for 1,000 people rather than 60, it might remove the disillusionment.” Playing secular music presents another allure: it strokes the ego, which runs counter to the church’s intentions. “When you sing in church, people say you’re good,” he smiles. “Outside, ‘You’re bad!’ They chant your name, and you become a sort of demi-god. The church cannot and shouldn't provide that.” Moreover, the very reason many start in church—encouragement and low pressure—is a double-edged sword. Though the church setting gives everyone a chance, it is not as demanding, so it fails to push talent to the next level. “We were made for greatness,” Pastor Phillip contends. “In the secular world, the [accepted] standard is much higher. People respond to a challenge; it brings out the best in them.” Anguilla’s small local audience contributes to the perceived drawbacks
of a Christian music career. Still, it’s not all bad news—thankfully, the internet presents opportunities for Christian performers to reach a wider market. Pastor Phillip, who himself has songwriting ambitions, is exploring these avenues first-hand: “I’m looking at how people market, publish and protect their songs through copyright to receive royalties for the work.” One strategy, popular with some contemporary Christian musicians, is to broaden appeal by fusing traditional Christian music with more popular genres such as Reggae, Calypso and Rock. It’s controversial, and support and criticism come in equal measure. Pastor Phillip thinks it is fine in moderation. “Not all music is amoral,” he cautions. “We have to be careful of extreme forms.” He continues, “The medium can also become the message. Often, you see a gospel concert that not only sounds like secular music but also shares the look and feel of it. If you didn’t know otherwise, you’d think it was something else entirely.” Musical disagreements aren’t new territory for the church. Some of today’s standard hymns were controversial when first introduced. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army and writer of a number of hymns, thought that the way songs were sung in church was uninteresting to most people. He was roundly criticized for setting his songs to popular secular tunes. “He felt that if standing on his head and playing a tambourine could get people to church, then he’d do it,” Pastor Phillip said. Pastor Phillip feels that the church still has an important role in the development of music, especially to combat the influence of negative music on the young. “You can either curse the darkness or shine the light. We should inspire people to produce music at a high standard: their message should be relevant and the quality of their lyrics high.” He concludes, “The church should challenge us to be lights. Music is one way to do that.”
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left and inset Nick Romney with De Movements Band (DMB); Nick and Patrick Williams of Next Generation Band on J'ouvert morning, 2004. Above Kamoi Carty, playing with Infusion Band. Above, Inset Neal Bailey and Ilando Bennett of Next Generation band practice
anguilla’s supreme next generation The rivalry of two teenage bands rocked the Anguilla soca scene to its core in the mid-2000s and changed the music, perceptions and fans forever. by Crispin Brooks
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he street lights were lit! Hundreds of students and adults had gathered at the Landsome Bowl Cultural Center on that still October night in 2003. Starfest had finally arrived. Two months prior, Carnival celebrations had seen the Mussington Brothers crowned with yet another Road March title. But on that night, no one was there to see them. They were there to witness the embryonic stages of what today we call “Band Clash.” The entire community of students at the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School was abuzz for weeks. This night would decide the champions! Never before in the musical history of Anguilla had two soca bands been formed among high school students. Never before was there such fervor for local soca bands among young Anguillians. In an era when hip-hop was
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taking the island by storm, the energy around these two groups had managed to wrestle some attention from even the most popular rappers of the day. The Supreme Band and The Next Generation band’s rivalry in the mid2000s ushered in a new tier of musical jousting among Anguilla’s soca bands and created a new generation of soca lovers. Though young Anguillians always played and loved soca, the genre seemed mostly reserved for those in their 20s and 30s. This scenario proved the opposite: not only were the bands’ members high school students, but each band’s lineup was complete with a female vocalist—rare at the time. The icing on the cake, however, was the fact that they were good—really good! Both bands approached the soca arena with bravado never before witnessed from
teenagers. They were not intimidated by older bands. In fact, in 2004, the Next Generation Band surprised many by producing an album as well as playing on J’ouvert morning. The advent of the Internet in the early 1990s and what we now call the economic “boom” of the 2000s gave Anguillian teenagers access to the world. Able manipulate technology better than any musicians from previous generations, the Anguillian teenagers foraged the internet for deals on the latest drum machines and beat making programs. Social media sites such as Hi5. com and MySpace.com allowed them to connect with peers on other islands and share music. This new wave of teenage creativity did not go unnoticed. Karl Woodley was a member of staff at the ALHCS in 2003. He recognized the energy and potential in the movement and decided to become a part of it. “The ALHCS had organized an event called Star Festival. I had taught members of both bands in my Hotel Management class, and they wanted to take part but continued on page 24
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continued from page 22 didn't know what to do. Both bands were formed from the same year group, with exception of Shereena Richardson.” Shereena Richardson, Patrick Williams and Kamoi Carty would go on to become Junior Calypso Monarchs, and members of both bands would go on to accomplish great things musically as well as academically. Most of the members from both bands went on to university and continued to produce and play every summer, crushing the myth that members of soca bands were not academically inclined. Their intellect, musical ability and drive encouraged Woodley to become the manager of the Next Generation Band, while legendary radio announcer Mello Sello did the same for Supreme Band. That era laid the foundation for Band Clash, but it also shifted the way soca music was marketed and heard in Anguilla. Experiments with the latest equipment fused with nuances from other genres all emerged from this classic rivalry. Most important, this rivalry encouraged an unprecedented interest in the genre and became the first class in what has become an incubator for soca bands. Since then, bands such as Xtacy TM, Cella, Super Sonic, Motion, Better Vibes and Musical Vibrations were all formed in
above Lorin "Larlo" Babrow, formerly with Pantha Vibes International (PVI) below Shereena "Shea Shea" Richardson with PVI below, inset Next Generation's first album cover
classrooms and sheds at the ALHCS. Now in their mid-twenties, the fold reflects fondly on their high school rivalry and an era that challenged the fabric of Anguilla’s soca scene. Supreme Band members Cherrod Lewis, Lorin Babrow and Shereena Richardson were recruited by Pantha Vibes and went on to win multiple Road March, Band Clash and Bandorama titles. The late Sil Connor, who was a pillar of the band, continued to play bass with several entities on the island. Tahirah Banks still records as a solo artist and, along with former Supreme Band member, Jermaine Payne, is co-founder axasumfestlive, Anguilla’s first mobile carnival app. Next Generation’s Kamoi Carty and Patrick Williams founded what is now one of Anguilla’s biggest bands, the Infusion Band. Nicholas Romney continued to play bass in the Better Band and now De Movements Band (DMB). He too has snagged Bandorama titles with that band. That 2003 October night may be a mere glimmer in most people’s memory. However, the culture and the genre still feel its aftershocks.
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ON THE EVE OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANGUILLA SUMMER FESTIVAL, ANGUILLA'S "FIRST LADY OF CARNIVAL", DR. Oluwakemi Linda Banks thinks back on how it all started. as told to Orrett H. Wynter; Photos by J. Ivor Hodge
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he first carnival was held in 1974 at the Valley Secondary School as an offshoot of the Anglican Church’s August Monday bazaar. Having just returned from studying in the US, where I’d visited museums, I was interested in preserving our own cultural heritage. We started a group called the Anguilla Cultural and Social Society (ACSS), of which I was president, to work along with the church to make the bazaar a bigger thing. Even back then, August Monday was big! It was something you could be sure everyone would come home for. Every first Monday in August, the church held a bazaar at the park, then called Burroughs Park. There were moko jumbies, a steel band, tea parties, and little goodies sold by old women. It was great. Still, we felt we could make it bigger. So, we started planning to make it into a mini-carnival. We chose the secondary school, which was much smaller than it is now, as our venue. At the time, people didn’t realize it was the beginning of something new—they were looking forward to the usual bazaar. That first
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all photos Dr. Linda Banks has had a connection with Anguilla Carnival over the years, wearing many hats including organizer, emcee and, simply, reveller.
year, we had a calypso show, a queen show, and some little troupes. The Calypso Monarch then was Rolston Hodge—Lord Pulfaro. After that first year, we knew we needed to do something on a national level, something bigger than what the Church could do. That’s when we started getting objections. Some members were concerned that it might hurt the church’s image, and also, the bazaar was a big income generator for the church. We just needed a bigger venue. The Bazaar was still being held on the park, so our sights fell on the Landsome dump, the old Warden’s residence, which had been burnt during the Revolution of 1967. What a wreck! A team including Fabian Richardson, Colonel Harrigan, Florence Hodge, and a lot of people from south valley got involved to clean it up. We enclosed the area using old galvanized sheets and pieces of wood. In 1975, Anguilla had its first real Carnival. That year, it lasted for two whole weeks! Let’s rewind to Anguilla in 1974-75. There was nothing to do at night—no electricity, no street lights. Families went out; it was for everyone, not just the adults. Mothers took the children, and of course, fathers were there doing their little drinking. It didn’t cost a lot. Maybe, it was a lot to us then, but it wasn’t prohibitive.
We saw it as a cultural festival—a community effort. We went around the villages and spoke to some of the elders to get their input. For the parade, we had local steel bands and string band music. Some of our group had experienced carnival in places like Trinidad, so they raised funds and made costumes for troupes of adults and children from every village. That sounds like a lot, but the troupes were small and the costumes were amateur—but for us, “Wow!” I love to talk, so I would emcee every event. Participation was good. You’d have the guys trying to keep their girls from entering the Queen show (even though the bathing suits were one-piece). They wanted to see a show, just not with their ladies in it!
“It was the first time people had seen such revelry on Anguilla... it was mind-blowing.”—Dr. Linda Banks The Calypso shows were fun. Most weren’t that talented, but it didn’t matter. There were a few leading singers at the time, like Mr. Leo, Mighty Slinger, and Lord Pulfaro. It was today’s Carnival in microcosm. We had boat races—the big one was on August Thursday at Meads Bay. We even had corporate sponsors. I remember the first Carnival queen crowned at the new site, Hazel Daniels. She was sponsored by Cable and Wireless (now LIME). People rallied around it. It was something different for an island that didn’t have much to look forward to. The big difference between then and now was the community involvement. Nowadays, things are done on a much bigger scale: more money, but less input from the community. Back then, people owned it. Thinking back, we had a feeling that it was the beginning of something new and big. We went with that feeling. It was the first time people had seen so much revelry on Anguilla, and it was mind-blowing.
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developing youth through music from its humble beginnings, the morlens school of music has nurtured some of anguilla's most prodigious musical talents for the past 25 years. by Orrett H. Wynter
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long a wall lined with seven keyboards, Lennox Vanterpool sits with a student at the Morlens School of Music, going through a piece of sheet music. “Show me the chord… very good! Now, are you ready to try both hands?” It’s a slow day at the usually bustling music school, as students are erstwhile occupied with their endof-term exams in “regular” school. Only two show up, leaving a surfeit of teachers. In the adjacent room, Lennox’s assistants Elson Richardson and Kennida Vanterpool play out a similar scene at a piano
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with the other student. This piano room doubles as the school’s small music library – its shelves are brimming with scores, lesson books, and music theory textbooks. A third room houses an assortment of other musical instruments. Humble surroundings, but they have produced some of the finest musical talent in Anguilla for the last quarter of a century. The school’s history goes back beyond the 25 years it has been open. It starts with a three-year-old Lennox sitting on brother Patrick’s (Morlens veterinarian) lap at the family piano, in this the same
house in which the school is currently located. Patriarch Morris Vanterpool saw to it that all five children were exposed to music. “As long as I can remember, I would fiddle around with the piano,” he recalls. He had a penchant for playing by ear and learned quickly. Formal lessons would follow at age seven and through high school. In 1989, Lennox left to study at the Jamaica School of Music, but that was cut short after a break-in at his apartment. “The landlord was very nonchalant about it,” he laughs. “He didn’t even want to change the locks.” He makes light of it now, but a distraught 17-year-old Lennox made a bee-line for
home. It was during this hiatus that the idea of opening a school took root. “I wanted to stay in Anguilla, but the opportunities here for that [performing] were limited,” he says. “I love teaching because I love kids. While I was trying to figure out getting a music education, I purchased a piano and started giving classes in the living room.” He proceeded to earn his bachelor’s degree in Music Education at the University of the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas and follow it with an M.A., also in Music Education, from Boston University. At first, he had grand visions of identifying, developing and nurturing musical wunderkinds, but he realized that Anguilla had more pressing needs. “Students were getting distracted by new things, experimenting with drugs, getting into fights,” he explains. “So, the focus changed.” This change in tack inspired the school’s motto, “Playing is work”, which encourages a commitment to practice and disciplined learning of music. The students, mostly aged 7 through 12, usually take two half-hour lessons a week. They learn music theory, appreciation and composition using a range of instruments: piano, brass instruments, woodwinds, violin and guitar. Most sessions happen in groups, but Lennox is keen to identify the gifted students and try to extract the most continued on page 30
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effort from them, providing as much individual time as possible. Starting as a solo teacher with just a few students, Lennox has seen the school grow to serve more than 80. “People were signing up even before the children were born, because we had a long waiting list. People saw students’ results: how they were taught, the style, the approach and everything, and they liked that there was not a lot of pressure,” he explains. The faculty has also grown to include four additional teachers, three of whom are former students: Elson, Kennida and Michael Matthew. The fourth is Charlene Hodge, a violinist. The school is in the middle of the second instalment of its recital series, which gives its brightest students the chance to perform live. Students are encouraged to develop
their repertoire, market their event and coordinate their performance. The events are a major fundraising vehicle, but not for the school: in 2007, the first series raised $15,000 for the St. Augustine's Anglican Church youth steel band. The current series, which began in 2013 and will run until October, will benefit the local high school’s music department as well as specialneeds school The Blossom Center. Though it benefits from donations from the community, the school is mainly funded by tuition fees. “We charge $150 U.S. dollars per term, or $50 a month,” Lennox says. With obvious pride, he adds, “it has been that since 1996!” Lennox has always felt at home in this house, but he has opened it up to become a second home—even if for an hour a week—for budding musical talent in Anguilla.
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19-year-old Kennida Vanterpool and 22-year-old Elson Richardson talk about being students, and now tutors, at the Morlens School of Music.
Why did you end up coming here? Elson Richardson: My parents pushed me. It wasn’t an interest at first. My father and grandfather play piano by ear, and they saw that I was picking some things up, so they wanted me to develop my skills. After a few months, I was hooked. Kennida Vanterpool: I had piano classes since age 7, but I only started here four years ago to learn the flute. I started teaching here a year later, after another teacher left, and I’ve been here since. What was it like being a student here? KV: It’s a fun environment. We teach each other stuff. How is Lennox as a teacher? ER: He’s incredible! He’s one of those people you wish you had teaching you longer. He’s a straight-talker and he’s very, very funny. KV: Yes, he is. I don’t think he takes anything seriously. ER: He’s passionate about what he does. We try to emulate that. If he sees that you want to achieve something, he’ll push you, and he’ll be supportive. His patience level is phenomenal. He’ll never give up on any student. What’s it like working with him now? ER: I try to follow in his footsteps. KV: I don’t have his patience [she laughs], but I am learning. How much further are you going with music? ER: I’m looking for schools to do a music education degree. KV: I will study music as a minor, along with my accounting major. How has formal musical education helped? KV: It provides more support. Most people would get frustrated trying to learn instruments on their own and would give up. Being around other students is also beneficial, and I prefer it that way.
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the other me raoul vanterpool talks music, architecture, receiving his first royalty check, and whether he and his alter ego, nyne, would get along. Interview by Deborah G. Wynter
Which name do you prefer, Raoul or Nyne? Right now I am on a break from my music to focus on Architecture so I think Raoul is more fitting but everyone still calls me "Nyne". Why did you move from Architecture to music? How was that? I never really moved from Architecture because it was always my day job. I went to school in New York and would deejay at different colleges in my spare time, then I got into production. I started humming a few tunes from time to time then my cousin Nado (a calypsonian) and I got together to share some ideas and that’s how I began to get exposure in the music industry. I got back from college and started working at Richard’s Architecture so back then I had more time on my hands after work and music was perfect because it was always a hobby of mine. Was music an interest of yours before you did architecture? Most definitely. Music is in my blood because my mom [Amelia VanterpoolKubish] was in the original Bankie Banx band called Roots and Herbs. She was 32
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one of the back-up singers and was always into music as well. She would always come to me to help her get her melodies down so in that sense I was always involved in it but not in the public eye. What made you get serious about music? I moved back home and linked with Crispin Brooks. He had a lot of confidence in my potential so we began to put a team together to see how far we could go. We set out to pursue a professional career on an international level and it was a learning experience because we had none. We got pretty close to making it but at that point, music as a hobby was becoming quite expensive. I taught myself how to mix, record, produce, which led to having my own studio, reducing our costs and giving me control of everything that I did. Tell us about some of the successes you’ve had in the music industry? It’s bittersweet success I would say because there was not much success locally for the type of music that we produced. It was completely different from the calypso/soca that’s popular here. I knew I was going against the grain but RnB is what I wanted to do so I had to find a balance between both genres in order to keep myself relevant locally. Haydn Hughes introduced us to the editor of Uptown Magazine and we
was definitely a good feeling. Has your music ever influenced your architecture or vice versa? Maybe it did subconsciously and I haven’t realized it. I never really tied the two of them together because if I decide to go all in with a project, I go all in. I keep a clean break between them because if I mix them then I won’t be able to put my best foot forward. It is a struggle but I fight it. Have you ever had a situation where the loyalty to music and architecture conflicted? The conflict was with the royalty check. The check came and made me wonder if I should light the music fire again but I had already made a clean break and I’m now committed to my job. Do you think Raoul is different from Nyne? Yes I think so. As Nyne, I have to create [a persona]. As an artiste, you have to stand out, to spark interest. You have to create a situation where people are talking about you. As Raoul, I am a shy person who normally wouldn’t get on a stage. Not many people know that about me. I’m just a normal person working hard and just trying to meet the next client with a project that will allow me to express myself architecturally. Do you think Nyne and Raoul would be friends? Of course! Both of “us” are cool people [laughs]. They are two different personalities but they both get along with other people easily. I could definitely see them finding a middle ground and having a drink together.
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had a chance to tell him what we were doing. He came to my studio to hear my music and he got a live demo. He later invited me to come to the US to be the entertainment for a Pre-Oscar party alongside Toni Braxton. The event would have been the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Eddie Murphy’s movie ‘Boomerang.’ This was a closed list of 600 people so we had to provide 600 CDs to put in the event gift bags. Toni Braxton did not perform that night so I was their entertainment. We thought that this would be our big break but nothing much came out of that. Marvet Britto brought in rappers Nas and Q-Tip for Moonsplash 2012 and we had the opportunity to have them at our studio but their entourage was so big that we could not have one-on-one with either of them. Again nothing came out of this exposure. At this point music was making no dollars and no sense so I started my architecture firm which seems to be doing well. Is this the end of Nyne? Do you miss your music? I do miss it but, I have my own studio so sometimes I can go in with my ideas and try to make something out of it. It’s not my main focus right now. My heart is with music and if I could have done it as my career then that’s where I would be. Music didn’t work out the way I wanted it because maybe I didn’t know the right people in the industry so I had to be realistic about life. What was the high point of your musical career? Getting my first royalty check for my song If You Don’t Know. That song gave me a bit of popularity. Surprisingly the check came after I took the break to do architecture. It came with a list of all the countries that the song was being played. That for me
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I’ve done three. The first one collected the best songs from gigs with Bobcat. Afterwards, I started working with Ash Hodge and Davon Carty of Anguilla Music Production & Publishing (AMPP). We did some recordings here in Anguilla with Steven ‘Cat’ Coore from Third World and a few other musicians. The Under Your Skin album came out in 2007. Michael Carvin, a master drummer, was my musical director. Do you play any instruments? I do. I started with the recorder [fipple flute] in school in England. Then, I moved on to the violin, then the trumpet. Occasionally, I check to see
like Reggae, but I still want people to hear me. That isn’t a genre. They’re listening to me, hopefully communicating with a deeper part of them than just their ears. Who do you get compared to? Different ones over the years. Dusty Springfield, Sade, Joan Armantrading, Nina Simone. It’s always interesting to hear what people are hearing. What types of events do you usually perform at? There’s been a range over the years. There were hotel gigs, gigs in St. Martin, and festivals. I did the Lamentin Jazz Festival in Martinique a few years ago. That year, it was a female artist-themed
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You started singing when? As soon as I could talk, I wanted to sing. My mom used to sing in church with her sisters, and I always saw people going up to sing. I thought “Hey, I want to do that, too.” At what point did you start singing outside of church? When I came to Anguilla. Before that, I’d listen to 34
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other types of music, but I didn’t get the opportunity to perform them. The first time was in 1998 at the Sunshine Theatre’s award ceremony, when I worked with Robert 'Bobcat' Rieman. After that first meeting, he brought me into his performance at Cuisinart [Golf Resort & Spa]. That became my first regular gig. Tell us about your albums.
if I can still play. I also had piano lessons. I wouldn’t recommend anyone call me to back them up or anything. [laughs] Musical influences? Hands down, Nat King Cole. He’s so effortless. He connected with me, and it’s how I want to connect with other people. Also, Nina Simone, Diana Washington, Mahalia Jackson, Diana Vaughan, Carmen McRae. Describe your music. Is it jazz? There’s definitely a jazz influence. As a vocalist, I have a style, but how it sounds depends on who I’m playing with. If they like to play Reggae, there might be a few licks [notes] that make it sound
event. In my interview, they kept mentioning the message in my music for women and what my music encourages and inspires in women. I think all artists find, whatever the medium, that people find different things in your art. It’s nice being able to release it into the world and let it have its own life. I also do prison ministry with my church. I have realized the value of music and singing and what it can do for people when they don’t have a lot of stimulation. Singing, hopefully, is one of those things that can hopefully bring calm and a different way of seeing a situation. You also do jewellery design. How did that come about? A few years ago, I finished my
Master’s degree, and I felt the need to express myself creatively… do something with my hands. I always liked working with tools, so it ended up being jewellery. What does Jaine do in her downtime? I keep balance. I read. I take time out to go to the sea— just sit and look at the water. Being a Christian, I believe my life has more purpose that just me doing things I feel like doing. Thankfully, the things I think are my purpose are things I enjoy doing. I do community work at the JC Recreation Centre. I also do massage therapy now. Career highlight? When I did the recording for Under Your Skin, it was in an old, converted train station— Dae Bennett’s studio in New Jersey. When I walked in there, I saw pictures of Nat King Cole and other people I’ve looked up to all my life. It was almost like I was aware that in that moment
that I was going to lay down something that might inspire somebody else. You can feel the weight. Another was when I played at Radio City Music Hall in 2008. That was made possible by Allen Newman, the general manager of AMPP. It was a charity event called “Divas with Heart”. On the billing were Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, and me! They got us all to sign a grand piano for auctioning. So somewhere, there’s a piano with all our names on it. What brought it home for me was when Gladys Knight got up on stage. She had a camera, and she said, “I have to take a picture of you all.” In all her career, that had been her first time playing on that stage, too. I’ve had lots to be thankful for. I believe I was born to communicate in a way that inspires other people to do their own creative thing.
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a "fortunate" unlucky break falling off a truck began corinne "sprocka" richardson's now four decadelong musical career. he reflects on his early days, playing overseas, and wishing he'd learnt to play even more instruments. Interview by Orrett H. Wynter
When/where did you start? I grew up in a house where there was always music around. My father played guitar very well, but not professionally. Just among his friends. We were three boys. The eldest brother was Lunsford, who is now deceased, then there was Bevis, and I was the youngest boy. I had an unfortunate accident: I fell 36
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off a truck and broke my leg, so I could not go to school. The only company I had in the house was the guitar, so I began playing just to pass the time while my siblings were out. At that time, my brother and some other guys had a band. Lunsford heard me play, he said, “Wow man, when you start to walk, I’ll let you play with us.” That gave me incentive to practice even
more, and true to his word, the day I started walking again, my brother gave me his guitar. The band was called ‘The Fantastics’. Bankie Banx was already a member, and he and the other guys were all impressed by the way I played. That was around 1975. My brother died in 1976, and I’ve been playing ever since. Did he the teach you? He taught me the basics,
but they didn’t know much themselves at that time. I bought books over the years, and I would sometimes get whoever I could find to sit with me to show me a few things, which was rare. Most guys didn’t have the time. This all happened in Anguilla, but after high school, I left to live in St. Thomas to help support the family and to further my career. I started working as a waiter and did a number of other odd jobs. Every chance I got, I would be gigging. How did you get the name Sprocka? As a kid, I had small teeth. There’s a small fish around the Caribbean called a Sprat, so my brother associated the small fish with my small teeth. The name stuck, but for some reason, people couldn’t get the pronunciation right, so they would call me anything that sounded like sprat [laughs]. I ended up being called Sprocka more than anything else. I liked the name and decided to keep it in his honour, because he was a great brother. Tell me a bit more about your time playing with "The Fantastics". We were all youngsters. Jessie was the oldest and he was 26. Playing in Anguilla was a lot of fun, but we would go over to St. Martin on the weekends for gigs. We played in every club and became a hit over there. We played in every local club. The Evening Star Casino was the biggest club in Anguilla at the time and we played there a lot. continued on page 38
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What do you love most about performing? I love having one-on-one with the clientele. I play mostly acoustic and prefer the quiet performances when people can sit and talk. What kind of venue do you like most? I prefer jazz settings, which unfortunately, we do not have a lot here. It’s therapeutic for
I play seven nights a week at different locations: I played at Scilly Cay on Wednesdays for 19 years and never once called in sick. I played at Cap Juluca for 20 years, and same story— religiously, I’m there. Looking back at your career, what are the moments that stand out for you? I loved the Jazz festival at Johnno’s about four years
“I played Scilly Cay for 19 years... Cap Juluca for 20, and never once called in sick.” —corinne "sprocka" richardson me. I’m not totally fond of the big stages, but I don’t mind doing it occasionally. Where can people find you nowadays? I’m at Johnno’s on Sundays, but I play around the whole island at hotels and restaurants. I do a lot of weddings and special parties.
ago. I had the opportunity to play with two of the best jazz players in the region: Michael Boothman from Trinidad and Ronald "Boo" Hinkson of St. Lucia. We were the headliners, and it was really nice. I also travelled with the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre to Mexico for a big festival. All
the Caribbean countries were invited, and we also did the same in Guadeloupe. If you had to go back and change anything, what would that be? I would have played more instruments. I like the art, and I have no problem sitting down and trying to figure out how to play them. I never had a teacher, but if I did get the opportunity, I would have gotten one just to show me how to read music. I’ll probably still do that down the road. Anything about Sprocka that people don't know? I like to read a lot, especially autobiographies of musicians, and I get excited about different arts. I am also a big sports fan, and cricket is my main sport. I try to be honest and fair to everyone I meet and am always respectful.
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continued from page 36 How long after moving to St. Thomas did you come back to Anguilla? I stayed there for seven years. Then I moved to Florida, then New York and Nantucket. I didn’t like the cold, so I came home to Anguilla in 1985. Were you only playing guitar? Guitar was my main instrument, but I also play the saxophone, trumpet and the piano and I play them all pretty decent [laughs]. The learning process is never over. I still practice every day for three or four hours. What's your main style? My main thing really is jazz. I love old jazz, old swing, and blues, too. I wrote calypso for King Splinter for six years, and he won the calypso crown a few times. Have you ever performed at any of the calypso shows? I do not like competitions. Maybe once or twice with the band, but I don’t like competing against people I know. What is your day job? I just play music. I did odd jobs for a while to pay the bills, but I decided years ago that if I was going to play at a certain level, I couldn’t be distracted with other things or take the chance of injuring my fingers. I believe that you should know what you want and just go for it, so I did. What do you do when you aren't playing music? I bought two power boats. They take a lot of my time— even more than a baby [laughs]. I fish privately quite a bit.
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“I’m addicted to Coca-Cola, and travelling. I feel like I always need to be moving. I’m a rolling stone.”—roxanne "roxxy" webster
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You started early, didn’t you? I started singing calypso at 10 years old as ‘Lil Roxxy’. In Anguilla, I sang in the Junior Calypso competition, and then I moved over to win St. Maarten’s Junior Calypso monarch as well as the OECS junior Calypso queen in St. Kitts in 2006. I was the first female to win that one, and that was the last year they had the competition. I continued to sing calypso in St. Maarten, now in the senior competition. I got into soca music by joining the local ABC Band in 2011. We played in a few local events around Carnival that year, Band Clash being one of the biggest. That was a new experience—people come from all over the world, so there’s pressure to perform. I was delighted. How do you deal with nerves on stage? 40
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I try to remember, “I do this all the time.” It should come naturally to me by now, but it’s good to have that feeling. It keeps me focused. How do you balance your packed musical schedule with your regular job? Lots of sleepless nights! Are you working on anything in studio? Yes. I’m working on a new project, a new genre—pop. What brought that about? I’ve been encouraged to try other music. I’m not leaving soca, but I’m trying to create a fusion. My song ‘Delete’ was a fusion of soca and R&B, and people loved it. Delete was a bona fide hit. How did that impact your career? It was wonderful! I was nominated for "Best New Female Soca Artist" and "Best
New Music Video" at the International Soca Awards in 2012. That blew me away. I went to the show to perform and meet other artistes. I was very surprised at the announcement that I had won and tied with Machel Montano’s Vibes Cyah Done video. I travelled to Suriname
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though still very young, roxanne webster has been thrilling crowds for well over a decade. with a repertoire spanning calypso, soca, jazz and r&b. she shares her plans to try a new genre, the anguilla music awards and the things she can't do without. Interview by Orrett H. Wynter
for Carifesta last year. It was different, because they didn’t speak English. So I greeted them in their creole, “Fa waka, Suriname?” which means “What’s up, Suriname?” They loved it! I want to go back. Tell us about the Anguilla Music Awards. This is the first annual event. I’m part of the event organizing team, and an award nominee. And no, I didn’t nominate myself! It’ll be a red-carpet event, with live performances, at the Anguilla Great House. JEM Music Group, based in New York, will produce a documentary of the week leading up to the event, including interviews with local artistes. We're giving them a chance to network and promote their music. Do you enjoy any local acts? Pantha Vibes International. I’m their number-one fan! I also love Tahirah Banks, Bankie’s [Banx] daughter. She has an incredible voice and can sing any genre. Any international acts? Nadia Batson, Zoelah, Destra Garcia. Female power all the way! Did you meet Destra when she came here last year? I did. I actually opened for
her at the “Into the Blue” music festival. That was quite exciting. Ever get compared to her? Sometimes. For some reason I get comparisons to Rihanna. I have no idea why. [laughs] Who would you compare yourself to? I’ve never been asked that before. I’d say Fay-Ann Lyons. She’s an awesome performer, with awesome energy. She’s one of the few I haven't met. How different are Roxanne and Roxxy? They’re very different. Think Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. I’ll be at a fête, in the crowd and be a bit nervous, but then when I step on stage, there’s a lot of energy. Three things Roxxy can’t do without? I’m addicted to Coca-Cola. I have maybe 3-5 Cokes a day, which is bad. Now, with Carnival coming up, I’m strictly on water. I can’t do without partying, of course. Travelling. I find myself in St. Maarten a lot. I feel like I always need to be moving. I’m a rolling stone. Where would we find you on a typical weekend? Everywhere! I have an actionpacked week, generally. I’m usually performing in St. Maarten or Anguilla on the weekends. To balance being an artiste and event promoter, I have to be sociable. If you need to know where to go on the weekend, just ask Roxxy.
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messengers Gospel band gershwin lake and parables has not let criticism or misunderstanding deter them from delivering god's message. by Orrett H. Wynter; Photos by Keiroy R. Browne
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gershwin lake and Parables. From L to R: Janelle Lake (Vocals), Travis Phillip (Guitar), Darnelle Lake (Vocals), Ruel Connor (Vocals), Elson Richardson (Keyboards), Joshua Gumbs (Drums), Gershwin Lake (Lead Vocals), Perry Hughes (Keyboards), Ivan Connor (Keyboards), Tony Fleming (Bass). Not pictured: Jaiden Fleming (Drums)
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nd the winner of best male Reggae artist goes to… Omari Banks!” As the crowd cheered, the tall, lanky figure of the former Windies all-rounder stepped up to receive his award at the first annual Anguilla Music Awards show. It wasn’t surprising: he was the favourite to win. The real surprise was a nomination for Gershwin Lake. His band, Gershwin Lake and Parables, were earlier nominated for best Reggae band as well. Wasn’t Gershwin Lake gospel? His “Best Male Gospel Artist” win suggested this was at least part true.
To clear things up, I met with Gershwin and three of his band members: Ivan Connor, Elson Richardson and Tony Fleming and asked, “So, are you gospel or reggae?” The dreadlocked lead vocalist pauses a moment. “Reggae, in its truest form, is gospel music,” he finally responds, voice hoarse from last night’s performance. “Ask a spiritual Rastafarian what Reggae is. He’d say ‘Music for the King’, and that’s the same definition someone might give for gospel.” He continues, “I don’t like the term ‘gospel-reggae’, so we’ve coined the term ‘Message Music’. We hope it catches on.” issueeight
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Gershwin’s life in music was preordained. Named after the American composer George Gershwin, he started singing in church in his teens. To form his first band, Unique Touch, the then clean-cut Gershwin joined forces with long-time singing partner Ruel Connor after some prompting by Curtis Richardson, whose wife, Susan Best, was already an established gospel act. With the three of them as vocalists, the band completed two albums and enjoyed a measure of success, including a nomination for best gospel group at the Caribbean Music Awards. “We won for ‘best composition’, competing against established artistes such as Grace Thrillers from Jamaica,” Gershwin recalls. “Knowing that we had just started, it was an honour and a privilege.” The band split, and Gershwin travelled to the US to study. On his return to Anguilla, he met Desi Jones, a prolific Jamaican jazz drummer who had been playing in Anguilla with legendary reggae singer Marcia Griffiths. After hearing Unique Touch’s album, Jones invited Gershwin to come to Jamaica and work with him in studio. Gershwin laughs, puts on his best Jamaican accent, and 54
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recalls, “They said, ‘Just bring him dung a yard, man. We’ll work wid the youth.’” He obliged, producing his first album, Midnight Worship. “We recorded at Tessanne Chin’s studio. At the time, I guess ‘The Voice’ was never even a thought,” he says. “We worked with Desi, Dean Fraser, Carlene Davis, just some great musicians. We had fun.” “Carlene Davis wasn’t even booked to be on the album,” he continues, “but she came by the studio and told Desi she’d love to get involved. I broke down crying in the studio, thinking about how I had these legends working with me.” With a freshly produced album, he returned from Jamaica and booked Moonsplash in 2011. When it proved too costly to get the Jamaican band to travel, Gershwin was determined. He asked his old friend Tony Fleming to put together a band. “They played the album so well that people thought we were a Jamaican band!” Gershwin remembers. As the present-day Parables band began to form, music became an extended family business: Gershwin Lake joined Tony Fleming, Ivan Connor, Janelle Lake-Connor (Ivan’s wife and Gershwin’s sister), Darnelle Lake (another of Gershwin’s
“The Bible says, ‘You must become all things to all men, so that you might save them... just as we’ve found repentance, others are entitled to that.” —Ivan Connor sisters), Ivan’s cousin Ruel, Elson Richardson, Joshua Gumbs, Jaiden Fleming (Tony’s son, and drummer for British Dependency), and Perry Hughes. As Moonsplash approached, the excitement was tempered by criticism: some felt that a gospel band had no business playing at such a venue. For the band, there's no better place. “I don’t believe in preaching to the choir. I want to bring in the lost,” Gershwin explains. Tony chimes in, “God didn’t bring us into the world to speak to those who are well. We have to go to the highways and byways to touch those who don’t know the message.” A second album, Nic of Time followed in 2013 and included even more established acts, such as the Jamaican reggaegospel artiste Prodigal Son. It was then that the group chose their new name. “We used to go by ‘Shiloh’,” Ivan explains. “We were talking about the lyrics in the music. Tony mentioned that Gershwin’s music was like parables, so we just went with that.” If the band’s sound raises eyebrows, their look causes even more consternation. Gershwin and Ivan both sport dreadlocks, while musical director and keyboardist Elson Richardson has
a mohawk—styles not exactly associated with the church. Rebels with a purpose, they accept that they might be misunderstood. Ivan says that they aim to bridge what they see as a gap between the modern church and the young people it is trying to reach. “The Bible says, ‘You must become all things to all men, so that you might save them,’” he explains. “It’s not to condone the ills of society, but just as we’ve found repentance, others are entitled to that.” In that spirit, the Parables staged a concert at the local prison late last year. “I felt like every word I sang was falling on these people, who needed it,” Gershwin says. “They were in bondage, but the music can set their spirits free.” Throughout our conversation, Ivan jumps in with fitting biblical references, underscoring what comes across as an unwavering grounding in the group’s faith. The criticism of their music clearly struck a nerve—Ivan brings it up again, this time in a more serious tone. “God didn’t call music to repent,” he says. "He called sinners.” Relaxing a bit, he smiles. “When David played to ease Saul’s issueeight
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“We believe we have a message... God’s message, and it’s our responsibility to take it to the ends of the earth.” —Gershwin Lake spirit, he danced before God until his clothes fell off. I don’t think he was dancing to the kind of stuff you hear in some churches. It had to have been something with rhythm. Maybe a reggae beat, or calypso.” We all had a laugh. Gershwin adds, “Make no mistake: what we do is worship music. I don’t care what beat it has. I’m worshipping God.” Despite the criticism, the Parables have been praised for “presenting God at secular concerts.” They’ve started to win fans, including quite a few local Rastafarians. “At first, it was a culture shock, but the more we present it, the more they warm up to it,” Gershwin points out. Up next will be a new album, the first under the band’s current name. Recognizing the need to pay their own way, the band recently booked a regular Saturday night gig at Cap Juluca Hotel. Though it’s a controversial decision, the group 56
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members think they ought to have done this years earlier. “It takes cash to cure,” is Ivan’s refrain. “An album costs a lot of money to produce.” For this gig, they’ve broadened their range, performing covers of acts such as Bob Marley, Third World and Morgan Heritage. Ivan is quick to point out that they play music only if it fits their ethos. “We mix our original songs with some soft reggae, music with a message, because that’s what we do—message music, and people gravitate to that,” he explains. Ultimately, they plan to take their music beyond Anguilla. As Gershwin explains, “We’re not satisfied with being a local act. We believe we have a message that has to be heard.” He continues, “It’s not our message. It’s God’s message, and it’s our responsibility to take it to the ends of the earth.”
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adventure "Wherever the wind blows" turned out to be Anguilla and barnes Bay for this adventure-seeking couple. text and photos by Orrett H. Wynter
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uilding a vacation home in Anguilla in the early 1980s took a healthy sense of adventure. Luckily, Bob and Nancy Bean had that in abundant supply when they decided that this was the place they would “lay their bones”. Avid sailors, the couple, along with their six children, had sailed the Caribbean from St. Thomas to as far south as Grenada aboard their 40-foot sailboat, Jaguar. They conveniently ignored the warnings to stay away from Anguilla. “The cruising guides said, ‘Don’t go to Anguilla; they don’t have water, they don’t have electricity, and they charge too much to drop anchor,’” Bob laughs. “So I said, ‘perfect!’” Four years later, they bought a one-acre plot overlooking the western-most tip of Barnes Bay beach and sought to become the beach’s first residents. “There was nothing on the beach back then,” Bob recalls. “We lived on a generator that I had to fill every two days. There was no electricity, no telephones, but it was a great experience for the whole family.” After a short-lived attempt to work with an architect, Bob, a self-confessed jackof-all-trades who has been a “painter, art director, cinematographer and film director and writer” set about sketching out the couple’s ideas, which were inspired by their travels. “We had sailed the South Pacific, including Tahiti and Bora Bora,” he explains. “We loved their idea of having separate buildings rather than a single building with separate rooms.” opposite page View across pool deck towards the main living pavilion with its steep pitched roof clad with red glazed roof tiles from Italy. above View of the kitchen and bar with the adjoining stone outdoor dining pavilion. issueeight
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“The cruising guides said, ‘Don’t go to Anguilla; they don’t have water, there's no electricity... so I said, ‘perfect!’” —Bob Bean
this page and opposite top and middle The vibrant blues of Barnes Bay adds an interesting contrast to the more earthy tones of the bedrooms and great room pavilion.
While working on the design, they oriented the buildings to maximize the views and light as well as the breezes. From that, the home got its name: Alizé, which in French means “trade wind”. At the time they decided to build, the challenge was not only to find the necessary materials, but also to find adequate skilled labour on the island. Engineer Tony Sheehy, who was supervising the construction of Cap Juluca at the time, was hired to manage the Beans’ project as well. What the construction team lacked in experience 60
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they made up with eagerness to succeed. “There weren’t that many people who were trained, but the people here were very resourceful and learned quickly,” Bob says. The home, arranged as a compound of seven buildings, sweeps from the high point in the south, which contains the gym/art studio, down to the socializing, eating, sleeping and cooking pavilions in the north. All the buildings are made up of spaces that open to Nancy’s carefully nurtured gardens and
lush landscape. “She’s out in the gardens all day, every day. She’s up at seven o’clock digging weeds out, planting and replanting,” Bob grins. He also credits Nancy as the creative force behind the interiors, curating unique, eclectic furniture and antiques from around the world. “She claims to be not very artistic, but she contributed a lot to the interior design,” he comments. Among the one-of-a-kind pieces is the stone sofa in the lounge area of the central great room pavilion. Formerly a
bottom, left The living area sports a high, pitched roof with intricate wooden beam and rafter detail bottom, right The master bathroom opens up to an outdoor shower surrounded by reeds that is reminiscent of a Thai garden.
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THIS PAGE, above View from the outdoor dining pavilion through stone arches and lush vegetation out to the sea. THIS PAGE, right Views from the pool deck, as well as from the beach show how the home blends in with its landscape.
farm’s watering trough, the piece, sawed in half, was ideally sized for seating. “We just put them up on blocks and put some cushions on it,” Bob laughs. “They’re unique and also very comfortable.” The master bedroom suite also resides in its own pavilion to the West of the great room. Louvered wooden doors fold away to open it to the garden and sea view beyond. It too houses a collection of unique pieces, antiques and artwork done by Bob. An outdoor shower surrounded by reeds is reminiscent of a Thai garden. The other three bedrooms take the Eastern-most building, closest to the 62
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sea. Each is individually decorated in Nancy’s eclectic style. The kitchen opens on three sides to the garden, sea views and the adjoining stone outdoor dining pavilion. At the far end of the property, beyond the larger bedroom pavilion, is Bob’s favourite spot. This outdoor space, the “Catbird Seat”, has a line of lounge chairs under a small Balinese thatched roof. Thirty years on, the home has retained its understated, somewhat rustic elegance and is a delightful mishmash of influences and expression. Bob’s stumped as to its stylistic origins. “I’m not sure what style it is. It has bits and pieces from all over… France, Japan,
Italy, and the South Pacific.” The Beans now have several neighbours on the beach, the most prominent of which is the Viceroy Hotel. Still, they feel that the home—as well as Anguilla itself—retains the charm that brought them here in the first place. That Anguillian charm has also seduced a roster of A-list celebrity regulars over the years, even providing the backdrop for Kate Winslet’s second wedding. “My visiting friends ask me if I’m running for mayor, because everyone seems to be calling me out, shouting, ‘Hey, Bob,’ and sometimes I don’t know who they are,” he jokes. “Even now, Anguilla still has that appeal.”
top Bob’s favourite spot, the “Catbird Seat”, with its lounge chairs under a Balinese thatched roof looks out over the horizon. bottom Unusual details add to the houses charm, including the scavenged, weathered, shutter (left) mounted on a wall, as well as the one-of-a-kind stone sofa in the lounge of the great room pavilion.
“My friends would ask me if I’m running for Mayor because everyone calls out ‘Hey Bob’ and I don’t know who they are... even now, Anguilla still has that appeal.” —bob bean
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going local realtor crispin brooks offers reasons for the growth of the local secondary market. photos courtesy Island Spaces
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y virtue of its position as a luxury travel destination, Anguilla’s real estate market has traditionally been focused on the international buyer— the “snow birds” looking for somewhere warm and close to a great beach. Anguillian real estate has never really involved locals buying homes on the secondary market. Local homeowners have typically preferred to build their own homes from scratch. It’s a rite of passage and a source of pride for many. The rapid economic expansion during the middle of the previous decade saw considerable growth in the amount of housing stock available. The result is that the local secondary market,
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though still in its infancy, has started to grow. Crispin Brooks of Island Spaces gives his take on this new trend: Has the secondary market been growing? Crispin Brooks: I think there is a steady increase in the market... especially since the recession, coupled with a change in attitudes toward purchasing homes. What’s contributed to that? CB: A few factors: The recession. Unfortunately, some people cannot meet their obligations to the banks and are under tremendous pressure, so many of them have opted to put their homes on the market. Banks have been forced to foreclose on properties and
have been forced to step up their efforts to market the properties which they have seized. In some cases this means that buyers are able to acquire very nice properties for a portion of what it would cost them to build or if they had attempted to purchase even 5 years ago. Has the attitude towards buying versus building changed? CB: Young Anguillians simply do not have the capital that persons building 20 years ago did. They are more aware and are searching for deals. And some have been quite successful. Another factor, though small, has been the influence of real estate shows like House Hunters or Million Dollar Listing. People watch these shows now, so the idea of purchasing someone's "old" house isn't seen as a bad thing. What’s the effect of the local mortgage/lending situation? CB: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is now in control of the indigenous banks. The
days of 100% financing has ended. While the banks are definitely still lending, buyers now have to come up with bigger deposits—in some cases as much as 25%. With salary cuts and new taxes, it is proving quite difficult for some. So, instead of being able to purchase a home within 8 weeks with a 100% loan, buyers will have to set financial targets and save toward them. Is there value in the market? CB: Yes! Prices have come down significantly and I anticipate that they may drop even further as the banks make more homes available. Anguilla attracts a number of middle-, and upper middle class persons from the US, Canada and the UK. As they age and are no longer able to travel, they end up selling their homes. There are a number of these on the market as well, so competition is fierce. EVERYONE is trying to sell. it is definitely a buyers market.
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the secluded one as unspoilt as they come, auntie dol bay is an adventure-seeker's dream. by Andy W. Connor
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or an island that’s smaller than some airports, we have more than our fair share of beaches. In fact, we have 33 beautiful tropical beaches, but even on such a tiny island, you can’t easily find them all. Every issue, I put myself to the test and say: “Andy, get out there and find the most secluded, hidden beach on Anguilla and share your experience with that special selection of those who come to our island.” With help from my uncle, his 27-foot fishing boat, and a Coolpix P100 Nikon camera, off we go. Join me…
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let’s go beach hunting! We begin from the port of Blowing Point, at the ferry terminal. My uncle (Captain Winslow) and I with the MV God Bless powered our way around the island for four hours—truly, only a sea vessel can give you that perspective. And it paid off! We found three beaches—small bays I’ve never been to or even known about. The one that stands out as the most secluded one by far is Auntie Dol Bay. Few Anguillians even know about this beach, probably
because finding it is no easy task. No need to get out your GPS: it won’t help. A treasure map would be your next best option if it weren’t for me or another local hunter (no kidding, guys). On the low side, the beach is only visible 10 to 15 feet before you’d step into the water, and it’s a short climb downhill from the high end. One day at this tiny bay will make you see life differently. continued on page 68
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There is no shade, no beach bar and no entertainment; in return, a small cave, hot tub, underwater bridge, and stellar snorkeling all lie within walking distance from shore. Auntie Dol Bay is partitioned into two small bays. The lower, eastern side has an amazing texture unlike any other small beach you’ve been to. Facing the ocean to your left, a shallow, hard, rock-like bed goes out around 50 feet before it plunges down into the deeper, dark blue waters. This whole radius remains the same depth, only two or three feet of water. Here, a multitude of tiny colorful fish make their home in a haven of safety from larger predators that could easily make a meal out of them. 68
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On the other half of the bay, to the right, an entirely different image appears before your eyes. Like night and day, the blue waters take a lighter shade above a white, sandy bottom. For snorkelers, there are plenty of coral reefs to explore. The shallow waters are clear and calm with no current. Bring a pair of gloves to make things safer while holding sharp reefs to explore your underwater mystery. Nearby, a second bay is located to
the western end (the higher side). Now, you are looking down at heaven instead of up. The access to this one is a short downhill climb to sea level. Safety first when descending, because we’re now in a rugged landscape, in the land down under—Anguilla's outback. Always wear shoes while venturing around in these shallow reefs: prevention is better than the cure, and I want all my good people to have a great time and a safe return from “The Secluded One.”
Auntie Dol bay Directions: Directions to the most secluded one aren’t easy, but you can do it. Drive towards the St. James Medical School toward the Farrington Village. Look for the Unique Trading hardware store sign and take that right. Continue until you come upon a massive ancient rock wall on your left. Take the first left exit, and you’ll find a narrow dirt road that leads to many others. This is as far as I can take you; the rest is up to you. Hey, a natural wonder like this needs to be secluded and hidden for a reason!
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caving in the anguilla national trust has many ways for persons to explore nature in anguilla. Cavehopping is one of them . by Shellecia Brooks-Johnson
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, along with like-minded explorers who want to use their bodies to learn more about Anguilla, am a member of the Anguilla National Trust (ANT ). Most of my friends have no interest in hiking along Anguilla’s coastline, walking around ponds, exploring Anguilla’s cays, or doing any of the other activities organized by ANT on the last Saturday of each month. I love it and willingly get out of bed, leave chores undone and engage with gusto in what I refer to as my “ANT-ventures”. This June, we visited four of the lesser-known caves in Anguilla. From the start, these piqued my curiosity. The tour was led by Oliver Hodge of Oliver’s Tours, a tour guide for 22 years with whom I had previously explored Katouche Cave, also known as Iguana Cave, as well as Cavannaugh Cave. I knew Oliver would discuss flora, fauna, and some of the history of Anguilla’s caves on this trip, so even though we started at 9am, the thought of the mid-morning sun didn’t deter me. The group met by the ANT office for the tour. We followed the tour guide by car to the first stop, which was in Brimigen. I drove with Mary Pat, owner of Hibernia Restaurant and gifted conversationalist. 70
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We parked on the extremely dusty road and walked through the bush single file for a short distance to visit the first cave. The tour guide warned us to be careful as we approached the cave. I thought about growing up in Anguilla and going ‘exploring’ through the bush. It had never occurred to us kids that a 60-foot drop into a hole or cave such as this one could await us. Not surprisingly, the name of the cave is Pitch Apple Hole—a big Pitch Apple tree grows out of this gaping hole. The tour group formed a semi-circle around the cave as Oliver spoke about the cave and its wildlife. He pointed out Ram Goat Bush, which was used as a painkiller for tooth ailments before the advent of modern dentistry in Anguilla. Yikes! If I ever find myself on the cast of Survivor, I hope I can take Oliver Hodge along with me. Our second cave was also in Brimigen. It is six meters deep and is called Persecution Hole. I am not sure I want to learn why. This cave is also accessed through a hole in the ground. The trees around this hole were brittle, and while using one to navigate around the hole, I almost fell in—no bueno. I recovered quickly enough to take a photo with the tour guide. Our next stop was at Fountain Cavern in Shoal Bay. We could only go as far as the entrance: the cave is closed to the public to prevent defacement of the interior. As far as we know, Fountain Cavern is the Eastern Caribbean’s most intact ceremonial site from the period of the Arawaks. It features petrogylphs, offering bowls, and a stalagmite carved in the likeness of Jocahu,
the Supreme Deity of the Arawak people. The tour guide informed us that by pouring a dye into Fountain Cavern, ANT guides discovered that the cavern is linked to a bay in Little Harbour, where the dye resurfaced. One of the group members volunteered the information that keys and shoes lost in the Fountain have also surfaced in Little Harbour. I found that fascinating. Unfortunately, no volunteers on this excursion were willing to throw in their shoes. My final visit was Big Spring Cavern. It was not a new cave for me, but I welcomed the opportunity to visit again. We climbed down below the platform to take a closer look at the 60 hieroglyphics, which are also linked to the period of the Arawaks. The Anguilla National Trust manages this cave, and I hope those who visit it will not deface this important piece of our island’s history. The group then went to Katouche. As I had been to the caves in Katouche a number of times, I ended my cave adventure then. It was a lovely and informative morning. I arrived home at 12:30, and though I still had household chores to finish, I had no regrets.
wine & dine
“... as long as I have a knife, I can get anything done... and I’ve done a lot of things out of nothing.” —glendon carty
something out of nothing glendon carty talks culinary competition glory, his favourite dish, and of starting his life as a chef on the same day he left high school. Interview by Orrett H. Wynter
How did you get started? I was 17. On the Friday that I finished high school, Vernon Hughes at E’s Oven told me, “Get dressed. You’re going to work.” I went with him, started washing dishes for about two months. Next was the salad line, then the grill, and then on to the hot line. He left for a culinary competition once, and I was the one he left in charge of the kitchen. From there, I left 72
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and went on my own. Where have you worked? I’ve worked at Cinnamon Reef, ICI Restaurant, Cap Juluca, Ripples, Smokey’s, Viceroy, and Ocean Echo. I’ve been here at Cap Juluca for 10 years now. What’s your style? I don’t really have one. For me, it’s just about creating new stuff and having good flavours. Taste and flavour is what I’m most concerned about. It can be Asian, Pan-
Asian, or whatever it is—I try to do my best to add something different to it. What region influences your cooking most? The Caribbean, of course. The spices and the flavours. What is your signature dish? I don’t have a signature dish. I just love doing everything, but I love playing with beef… I’d say beef stuffed with scallops, served with island vegetables, a breadfruit crisp, and passion fruit jus. It was one of my winning competition dishes in 2009. How many times have you competed with the culinary team? Four times. I won Chef of the Year in 2009. What was that like? That experience was a challenge, but it was always what I wanted. I said to my teammates, “it’s all about us, and let’s go out do what we have to do.” That was our best. It was a great experience. What tool and ingredient are must-haves in your kitchen? I can do without almost all of
them. As long as I have a knife, I can get anything done. As for ingredients, I don’t have a specific favourite. Working with Vernon, he always said you can make something from nothing, and I’ve done a lot of things out of nothing and that got me where I am today. If you weren’t a chef, what would you be? I studied to become a mechanic, and it was always my dream because I love fixing things. When Vernon first told me to come and work in the kitchen, I thought, “This is not what I want to do.” But I went ahead and tried it and realized that I loved it. Which chef do you look up to? I look up to everybody, but especially Vernon. He was my mentor, and I must say that he is a great guy. I try not to single any of them out, because they each have something that they can teach. You can never stop learning, and there is always something you can take from anyone: try to add to it and make it better.
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taste test: valley bistro A bistro is “a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting”. The Valley Bistro adds a little West Indian vibe to that definition— what they call “Ooooh La La Mon”. intrepid taster Trudy Nixon reports on their extensive but inexpensive breakfast-to-dinner menu. by Trudy Nixon
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On front man Justin’s recommendation, I chose the Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Bruchetta from the Appetizer menu: warm, toasty French bread, creamy and mild cheese, silky and strong smoked salmon – a good balance of flavours and a big hit. It was served with a little salad to add some freshness and texture, and I added a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of black pepper to this perfectly affordable light bite.
I’m a shrimp lover, and Chef Amarilis’s Bistro favourite gives you 6 plump, juicy shrimp sautéed perfectly with LOADS of butter, garlic, fresh parsley, lemon and spot-on seasoning. It comes with house sides (she proposed her tasty curryseasoned rice with peas and a fresh salad with a traditional French dressing, but you could have house fries or veggies instead). The dish was not only delicious; it was also presented beautifully, using an escargot dish to showcase the stars of the show and hold the plentiful sauce.
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Valley Bistro At the Historic Old Factory
“Oooooh La La, Mon” Fine French Food with a Hip West Indian Vibe
Serving Fine Food at Fair Prices Mon to Fri from 8:00AM until 10:00PM Sat & Sun from 9:00AM until 3:00PM Valleybistro@anguillanet.com
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THE STONE CELLAR ART GALLERY At the Historic Old Factory
caramelised apple with ice cream and puff pastry This is the Valley Bistro’s twist on a classic French apple pie or Tarte Tatin, and the impressive tower of a dessert was sweetly decadent. Apple pieces are sautéed in rich caramel sauce (made from more butter, sugar, cream, and perhaps a touch of liquor) and topped with an impressive puff pastry hat and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Needless to say, I dug in, and it didn’t stay looking pretty too long.
Situated next door to the Valley Bistro Experience our magnificent collection of light filled “Plein Air” paintings by celebrated Caribbean Impressionist Sir Roland Richardson and other Caribbean Artists.
Open 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday
Proudly Represented at the Historic Old Factory
wine & dine
Johnno's Sunday afternoon Jazz crowd.
The Pumphouse
Musical Brothers at The Pumphouse
Deanna Mussington at Johnno's
music and eats Where but Anguilla can you listen to live music—often for free— every day of the week? Its official—Anguilla Rocks! by Trudy Nixon
Here are just a few places where you can fill your belly and your ears at once.
Veya Owners Carrie and Jerrie Bogar are big musos, and their critically acclaimed “Cuisine of the Sun” is accompanied by live music from
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artists like Omari Banks, Asher and Company and British Dependency
Smokey’s menu of live music is nearly as extensive as the dining one.
on three nights a week in season. Veya makes for a sophisticated and
Hats off to the owners for consistently supporting our live musicians
delicious evening out.
day and night – their schedule is too varied for this space, but if you
Johnno’s and the Pumphouse
want to see artists including Darvin and Deana Mussington and True
You can’t write about music and dining in Anguilla and not include
Intentions in a beautiful beachfront setting, check it out.
the Pumphouse or Johnno’s. Both are reliable sources of live music
Dad’s
and serve consistently good food. Beloved by tourists and locals alike,
New kid on the block Dad’s is quickly earning its stripes as a combined
Pumphouse’s Thursday nights with the Musical Brothers and Johnno’s
live music venue and dining experience with a tempting menu that
Sunday lunchtime Jazz have become island institutions.
features fish and salads as well as traditional BBQ and Jonny Cakes. The
Boca Chica
cool white deco and excellent sound system make for a comfortable
While it’s not fine dining, you can get great bbq and sides at ALL
visit. We love the monthly Saturday night special with the Mussington
hours of the night and morning at this popular nightclub and pool
Brothers and guests for good old-school liming and Sunday reggae
hall. With bands like PVI playing regularly, Boca Chica’s band night is
with Cyprus Roots.
the place to be on Fridays.
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