Grand Masters Production : Music at EcoFest 2009
Saturday 2nd April 10 pm until......
Music til you drop : A great jamming production by The GrandMasters
Grand Masters Production engages in Research & Studies, Production, Promotion and Marketing of our Dominican arts and cultural products.
This is a production promotion movement, which formulates, monitor and execute whatever the mission. This project/s will allow young persons, artists and culturally inclined persons to gain advanced knowledge which eases the stress to concentrate on presenting quality works and royal services to costumers improving the general standard and quality of life in the communities.
Project Description:
Background: Grand Masters Production Inc, is a registered non-profit business since September, 2008, YEM is interestingly one of a cooperative network of nine functioning sections each having a designated director and delegates. It is a national cultural movement for the liberation and deliverance of our heritage and culture from extinction through the promotion and development of arts, culture, new talents, truth & right. This organization will centralize on knowledge dissemination, wealth for all, skills development, harmonious levity and consciousness of a people, producing and promoting the wide range of talents, which will benefit all of this Nature Isle, “Dominica”.Grand Masters Inc has no superiors amongst executive board members / directors however with clear vision, discipline and collaborative efforts this movement is daily improving becoming a reality to us and those awaiting this type of progressive movement. The idea was conceptualized and introduced to the board members by D H Lewis aka Dr Silk, evidently the passion to establish such an entity was already in the minds and hearts of the founding members of the Grand Masters Production Inc. The organization has since then been working tirelessly to make this idea a reality.
There are nine 9 sections of interest: 9 Directors:
Agro produce Elwin Family & GMP Team
Herbal meds/healthcare Gregory Laville
Holistic arts Grand Masters team
Culinary arts Sarah A Ellwin
Environment preservation / Research Studies Kedron Popo
Landscaping and survey Craig Laville
Construction and auto mechanic Tyron Gabriel, Delron
Essential oils and crafts Dion Green
Entertainment Derry Lewis & AndrewVisionary Mission:
To accommodate those in need, in all aspects of life and existence through its multi faceted approach. The organization intends to create divers avenues to increase employment and capacity building opportunities thereby allowing persons to develop and commercialize their skills, ideas and talents in constructive and financially feasible ways.
A critical module of the organizations objective is the promotion, preservation and incorporation of culture and art through various social activities, publications, trainings investments and youth operated projects.
Through events such as traditional dance shows, art exhibitions, production of documentaries on significant historical events, music production, regular cultural gatherings and similar events, the organization intends to inculcate a deep cultural appreciation, dignity and national pride in the hearts of the younger generation.
A wealth of potential exists, crystallized in the diverse range of individuals of our younger generation. Conventional education systems fail to discover and harness these talents for the benefit of country and individual. In an attempt to awaken these latent gifts, the Grand Masters Inc creates diverse avenues whereby young persons can develop and showcase these unique skills, gaining confidence, content and self-assurance, hence contributing to a more holistic development of our society.Through a number of community focused initiatives the organization endeavors to reinstitute a once dominant spirit of oneness, peace and brotherhood into the villages of Dominica, incorporating the knowledge, skills and creativity of our ancient community folks.
The organization vows to provide exciting, constructive and clean informative entertainment for the deserving people of Dominica.Very little programming exist on our local television stations that educate youth about the proud heritage of the country. An insufficient effort is being made to produce material whereby young adults can experience the rich antiquity and magnificence of our local culture. Moreover, oftentimes the older generations criticize young people for mimicking or adopting foreign culture and habits, when in reality it is the lack of appeal and conscious effort to captivate young minds and inculcate this deep appreciation for their national culture that is underlying. In an effort to address this lack of local influence, the Grand Masters Inc. intends to create a number of regular, ongoing programs that will highlight the achievements of significant Dominicans, review our colorful history and educate persons on matters affecting the local and global community. Using a series of talk shows, short documentaries, interactive game shows, informative youth programs and a number of musical productions the Grand Masters Inc will seek to make our culture the “new wave”.
A number of home grown artist have strived and prospered internationally, gaining good repute and recognition for Dominica such as; Midnight Groovers (chubby), Nasio Fontaine, Swinging Stars and many other national artists, it is of a fact that thousands more have the potential to do just that or even achieve greater feats than that of these current ambassadors of our country.
Aware of this suffocated potential, the organization intends to create opportunities for gifted and interested persons to pursue their aspirations and do something constructive with their precious lives. Establishing a studio will be an essential pre- requisite for the fulfillment of this objective. A quality studio where youth can compose and record their music, giving them a positive alternative to street side loathing and malignant behavior, this is a main priority for the organization. Qualified artists will also be sponsored and promoted by the organization, ensuring his/her success and continued advancement.Accomplishments:
Entertainment
Asara Records has produced a number of Music Albums, Live Shows etc. with limited resources. Projects include:
- We Doh Beg None by Dr Silk. 2008
- Keeping it Real by REBBLE YOUTS.
- Dr Silk “Guide I Rydim”. Various Artist compilations. 2007
- Respect De Yout by Dr Silk. 2005
- Dem Way by Dr Silk. 2003
Collaborations with other entertainment units:
- Tuff trouble by Blakkingz Studio
- The family by Slaughter House Studio
- Block party1 & 2 by 05 Studio
- Leave it up rhythm by Crunch Time Studio
- Dominica tenement yard by Henhouse studio Based in Canada 2007
- Reggae Medicine a Dominica St. Croix link up @ Big Papa Portsmouth by
Jakawy promo.
- Reggae show with (JAs) Taurus Riley & Dwayne Stevenson and DA’s Dr Silk, Caribbean Vibes @ Harlem Plaza by Try Star Production Based in UK 2008
I X Films has produced a number of cooperative video documentaries;
- African Liberation Day Celebrations at Harlem Plaza, 26th May 2006
- Reggae Medicine Portsmouth 3oth May 2008
- Fete Kai Che, Trafalgar July 2007
- Documentation of Freestyle Fridays at the Dominica State College
- Dr Silk Biography
- Colihaut feast Reggae Show, January 2006
Documentation of expeditions with the Dominica Youth Environmental Organization and The Dominica State College Environmental Club
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SPONSORS
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sponsor / partners:
MAXROY TRADING COMPANY
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DOMINICA : TEL 449 6575
Raffoul & Comapany,
Roseau, Dominica.
Tel: 448 2622
tel +1 767 448 2891 garrawaye@cwdom.dm
Barefoot Travel Dominica
S.L.I.C. Dominica
The E.C.U.
Environmental Coordinating Unit of the Government of The Commonwealth of Dominica
LERICON PRINTERS, DOMINICA
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The Cornerhouse Cafe, Restaurant & Internet, Roseau
J.R Bar & Grill,
King George V Street,
Roseau, Dominica
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