Evolution The Band which is comprised of young musicians is promising to bring something fresh and exciting to Monday Madness at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain.
The event on February 24 is headlined by soca star Machel Montano.
Bandleader Michael Jagdeo said the musicians and singers will be bringing youth energy to the forefront. All the bandmembers are under 25 years old.
[caption id="attachment_1140269" align="alignnone" width="683"] Frontline singer of Evolution The Band Juniah Lifa. -[/caption]
Jagdeo said in a media release, “We started two years ago and we’ve grown significantly. Our breakout on the scene was during the Redemption 2023 concert campaign where we delivered reggae and other genres to music patrons who came out to the Redemption Roadshows held across the country.
"Our aim is to build our music catalogue so we eventually move away from doing covers and instead, showcase to the world, just how talented our musicians are.”
[caption id="attachment_1140268" align="alignnone" width="576"] Tishanna Stoute is frontline singer of Evolution The Band. -[/caption]
He is confident of the band’s capabilities and its frontline singers Tishanna Stoute, Nkosi Sucre and Juniah Lifa.
“On Monday, patrons can expect to see us looking real good, sounding real good and bringing nothing but youth energy to the fete,” he said.
Evolution The Band has performed at Mical Teja’s Mas The Experience and at Gateway to the World fete, delivering powerful performances of popular songs, the release said.
“Evolution is more than just a band. This unit is proof of a journey of growth and creativity, blending our talents and skills to create something fresh and exciting,” Jagdeo said.
[caption id="attachment_1140266" align="alignnone" width="683"] MICHAEL JAGDEO leads Evolution The Band. -[/caption]
He is thankful to businessman Johnny Quan of Johnny Q Entertainment for his support and direction. He said a simple meeting two years ago between them has afforded the band to progress thus far.
Among the musicians are keyboardist Aidan Villafana, guitarist Josiah Lewis, drummer Kayode Charles, percussionist Ire Charles, sample tech Keiron Hoyte, head engineer Karron Quan Vie, while musical director is Ekundayo Charles. They are all eager to make a big impression at Monday Madness fete, the release said.
As to the reason for the band's youthful make up Jagdeo explained, “We recognised that most bands were not including younger musicians. We thought it was time to do something about that. Everyone in Evolution is under the age of 25 years old.”
On February 24, Evolution The Band will back Mical Teja, Teddyson John, Farmer Nappy, Nailah Blackman and Grenada’s V’ghn.
“We are very happy that we have created our own space. Over the years we’ve stood and looked on as big bands recycled musicians on soca stages, stifling younger talent. We have chosen to do something about it and so far, we’ve been hitting the big stages in the Carnival too,” Jagdeo said.
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