The Caribbean Rhythm Showcase was a spectacular display of musical talent within the region, featuring Jamaica’s Indie Allen, Lex MD, Kraff, and PinkFox.

Opened to artiste in the CARICOM states, the event showcases the musical talents of persons all across the region after they have been vetted by six judges.

Spectators were treated to three hours of live music from 20 musicians representing 13 countries. Each artiste was hand selected from a batch of more than 200 persons.

Each artiste performed covers and or their original songs through high energy presentation in genres such as Reggae, Dancehall, Pop, Soca, Afro Beats, Neo Soul Beats and Caribbean fusion.

This was the second staging of the annual showcase that took place yesterday (September 18).

Opening the show was Jamaican artiste Pink Fox, who serenaded the ladies with his smooth vocals and rendition of Chris Brown’s Take You Down.

To add an interesting twist, Pink Fox featured elements of Caribbean fusion and afro beats in his cover.

He shared that he got into music because he wanted to explore and see how far his love for it would take him.

He added that Caribbean Rhythm has given him a platform to share his music and meet other artiste, noting he is grateful for the exposure.

Dancehall artiste Kraff also represented Jamaica.

Kraff performed his hit song, OG Bobby Johnson, which has been trending in Jamaica for more than two weeks.

He also debuted a new song, entitled Stalag, in an energetic performance that showcased some of his best dance moves.

“I didn’t get into music, music came to me and I grasped it and mold it the way my thoughts were reflecting,” said the dancehall artiste.

Adding to the mix of talented Jamaicans who graced the stage was Indie Allen.

“Music is a powerful thing, powerful force that can be used to change people’s lives and that’s something that I firmly believe in as a family man and as someone who believes that love conquers all- that’s what I want to contribute to the world,”said Allen.

Jumping out of the shadows, Allen sent shockwaves through the stage when he performed Give Me a Try by reggae icon Sizzla, showcasing his beautiful falsetto voice throughout.

Allen also performed his song, Wanted, rocking and grooving to the beat of sweet reggae music as he hit all the high notes.

Closing out the list of Jamaicans who performed last night was Lex MD, who, like most of his peers, signed up for the exposure the showcase would bring.

Lex shared that “music was not something that was chosen but gifted from birth and it was something that I accepted”.

Opening his performance, Lex recited poetry, setting the mood for his song, Humanity, that reflected on the struggle for equality, humanity and its lack of love.

Moving from a sombre, reflective mood, Lex picked up the pace with an energetic mash up of Should I and Revolution by Dennis Brown.

Among those representing other Caribbean countries were Mariela ‘La Marimba’ Velazquez from the Dominican Republic, and The Bahamas’ Ava Symone Barrett and Khia ‘KEEYA’ Poitier who brought the Caribbean Pop flavour. 

Also featured were Trinidad and Tobago’s Aisha Noel, Dania ‘DANIA’ Duntin and Jiselle ‘Jiselle Singer’ Singh.

Arien Seaton represented Antigua and Barbuda, Rhea ‘SugahRhe’ Ellis from Barbados, Colton ‘Colton T’ Thomas from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Ryan ‘Riggy Atmosphere’ Riggs represented Grenada, Erica Edwards from St Kitts and Nevis, Javid ‘Jay-R’ Rouse, Krystian Mark, and Derron ‘Magikal’ Rouse from St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jesse ‘Justos’ Nelson from St Lucia. There is also Jackie ‘Jaxx’ Hanover.

These performers were selected by Mickey Dread from Barbados, DJ Umba from Trinidad and Tobago, Luke Boyea from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Henry Luc of Haiti, and a trio of Jamaicans including Steve Locke, Collin Hines, and Mickey Bennett.

To watch the full show click here.