The NCCU launched its Cadence Lypso Show/Competition today, June 20th 2012 at 10:00am at its head offices in Roseau. Mr. Leroy Charles, NCCU Cadence Lypso Show promoter, presented the background of Cadence Lypso and applauded NCCU for taking the step to preserve Dominica’s indigenous music.

NCCU President, Mr. Dexter Ducreay stated that NCCU took this initiative to give back to Dominica and keep the Cadence art form alive. Fifteen individuals and groups will be selected to compete at the show which will be held on October 20 from 8:30 pm at the Newtown Savannah. The winner will walk away with an attractive prize of $15,000.

Inspiring addresses were also delivered by Honourable Justina Charles, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Honourable Ian Douglas, Minister for Tourism and Legal Affairs and Chief Cultural Officer, Mr. Raymond Lawrence. They all confirmed support for the show.

The various media houses were also present as partners in this Cadence Lypso Show venture.

The objective of the Cadence Lypso Show is to preserve the musical art form which originated in Dominica in the early 70’s, and to help develop and expose young talent in keeping with the International Year of Cooperatives 2012.  

From left: Raymond Lawrence, Hon. Justina Charles, Dexter Ducreay, Leroy Charles and Hon. Ian Douglas