Brass Fest 2019 at the Brooklyn Museum proved once again why, year after year, massive crowds attend the show. This year was no exception and the star-studded attractions of “Kes The Band”, “Farmer Nappy”, Patrice Roberts, Teddyson John and many others gave the crowd exactly what they came for; sweet soca music delivered with passion, authenticity and excitement.

The evening had a slightly late start, but Mc Wassy kept the crowd entertained in his unique funny way until the stage was ready for the big guns to appear.

The show started off with the locally based band, “Request”, with lead singers Leonce and “Rayzor” setting the mood for what was to come, Pace! A night not for sitting but wining, jumping and dancing.

 

Farmer Nappy had the audience hooked from the start with his 2019 anthem “Hookin Meh”. He then went through some of his more popular songs placing emphasis on romance.

 

Patrice again was at the top of her game with her beautiful vocals and ability to sound the same live as in studio. Often labeled as the hardest working woman or man in the industry, she poured her heart and soul in every breath she sung and connected with the audience in a totally professional manner.

 

The main highlighter of the show, Kes the band, did not disappoint. They provided a constant flow of energy from beginning to end and Kes, the lead singer had the audience bending to his commands with consummate ease. Not only did Kes sing from his massive catalog, he showed his versatility as a singer by covering other song from a variety of genres especially reggae and dancehall.

 

It came as a surprise to many when Teddyson John joined Kes on stage to perform their new release, “Y Dou” which is destined to be a massive hit. Teddyson went on to sing his biggest hit to date, “Vent’ and one other of his successful songs. With character and charm he showed why he is so loved throughout the Caribbean.

 

Other artistes who had the place ‘lit’ were “Lyrical”, “Skinny Fabulous”, “Problem Child”, “Motto”, and Asa Banton. With this selection of artistes, not only did the organizers ensure that most islands from the Caribbean was represented, but more importantly that Brass Fest 2019 delivered a class act and had patrons totally satisfied with what they experienced.

Caribbean Entertainment Hub congratulates the hard-working members of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) and thank them for all their efforts in keeping the West Indian culture alive and well in New York.

 

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