Before soca took center stage, before the fetes and riddims defined our seasons, there was music—pure, potent, and deeply rooted. Mr. Desmond invites you to slow things down this evening and reconnect with the sounds that shaped Trinidad and Tobago’s heartbeat long before the big trucks rolled in.
Tonight, we wind down with a glass of wine and pay quiet tribute to classic R&B songs from yesteryear. Listen to the velvet tones of Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, and The Stylistics, as well as the soulful declarations of love and longing from celebrated artists you may have forgotten. R&B offered a warmth that crossed oceans and found a home in Caribbean hearts.
When you listen to Mr. Desmond's selections, your brain will be flooded with musical memories of R&B and sweet reggae that you loved to listen to. From the velvet tones of Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, and The Stylistics to the soulful declarations of love and longing that brought joy and sorrow 'back in the day!'
We’re not just revisiting tunes tonight—we’re revisiting feelings. We are toasting to the songs that shaped our parents' era and shaped our personal growth. Enjoy the rewind.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Show: The Classics with Mr. Desmond
Stream: Mr. Desmond on ilannet (https://ilannet.com/mrdesmond/)
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Classics—R&B 🎶
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