A University Choir with a Difference

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 27, 2010 -- The Association of Jamaican Nationals presents The University of the West Indies (UWI) Singers as they get ready to embark on their second UK tour. Similar to university choirs in the UK, the UWI Singers have established themselves as one of the leading choral group groups in the Caribbean. However, these highly talented singers bring a new slant to the traditional ideas of university choirs.

They are noted for their musical versatility, with their usual numbers crossing a wide variety of genres. An evening with the University Singers will be filled with classical, gospel, jazz, and even local and international pop music. As ambassadors for the University of the West Indies and Caribbean music itself, they also include original numbers from Caribbean composers.

Their performance is another aspect that sets them apart from many other choirs. Professor Rex Nettleford, the late artistic director has been accredited with giving the University Singers their never seen before performance technique. This approach was so avant-garde that it required a new name – choral theatre. Nowadays, pop culture would liken their energetic performance style to Glee.

It is through these well thought out performances that the University Singers are able to achieve one of their main goals. To entertain their audiences by sharing the joy of making music and using it as a high form of expression

The University Singers’ talents have not gone unnoticed and have in fact won them many prestigious awards in the Caribbean; the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in 2003, and four Jamaica Music Industry (Awards) but to name a few. They’ve also represented the West Indies before some of the most notable figures in history. President Nelson Mandela, Kofi Anan, Desmond Tutu and Queen Elizabeth II have all enjoyed the sounds of the University Singers. In 1995 the group also had the opportunity to perform for a global audience with an appearance on NBC TV’s popular The Today Show.
Following a successful visit to the UK in 1999 The University Singers are back again. Kicking off in Croydon on 25th July, they’ll be performing at venues in Birmingham, London, Manchester and more. As part of their tour they’ll also be performing 3 dates in Germany.
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For additional information, images or to organise an interview with some of the University Singers contact Sabrina Hamilton on press@uwisingersontour.com or 07951226817