THE amazing voice of Moricia Cagan has been silenced, except for the recorded memories and those which live in the hearts of family, friends and the public who had the pleasure of hearing her sing both locally and abroad.
The entertainment industry woke up to the devastating news on March 24 that another one of its songbirds, Moricia Cagan, had transitioned.
Cagan, 48, died peacefully at the San Fernando General Hospital at 8.13 am on March 24, her partner Nigel O’Connor told the Newsday.
On Sunday, parang singer Susan Maicoo, 62, who was battling sepsis which resulted in organ failure, died at the Port of Spain General Hospital.
“It is with deepest regret I have to share this information under these circumstances. She was a woman of the arts, both artistically and musically inclined,” O’Connor said of Cagan.
Tributes have been pouring in for this Pleasantville, San Fernando singer, from people in the industry, politicians, and ordinary people who knew and loved her and her music.
Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Randall Mitchell said Cagan was an influential figure in Trinidad and Tobago’s musical and cultural landscape. A gifted vocalist and performer who shared stages with some of the nation’s most revered musical icons, including Pelham Goddard, Black Stalin, Baron and Carlton "Zanda" Alexander.
“Her immense contributions to local and international music have left an indelible mark on the industry, solidifying her legacy as a true cultural gem.
[caption id="attachment_1146158" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Moricia Cagan performs at the Keino Swamber presents Golden concert, Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, on July 30, 2022. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers[/caption]
“Moricia Cagan’s unwavering passion for the arts and commitment to excellence made her an inspiration to many. She not only honed her craft but also played an integral role in shaping TT’s cultural identity.
“Although we mourn her passing, we celebrate her life and legacy. Her voice and spirit will forever be remembered in the rhythms and melodies of our nation,” Mitchell said.
San Fernando mayor Robert Parris said Cagan was not only an entertainer who made an indelible contribution to the arts, but she was his neighbour and a friend.
He said she and O’Connor supported him in every event in the constituency of San Fernando East and in the local government district of Pleasantville.
“I did not even know she was ill, so I am shocked by her passing. Maybe she is in a better place. May her soul rest in peace.
Her Facebook page and that of her partner O’Connor have been replete with messages of shock and sadness and the general consensus – gone too soon.
Hazel Manning, widow of prime minister Patrick Manning, in a Facebook post wrote, “Your voice still echoes, forever, silenced too soon; your melody will live in our hearts–never forgotten.”
Entertainer Nikki Crosby wrote, “Wow sis Moricia Cagan can't even process this right now. Super talented and the sweetest person. Condolences to her family.”
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