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In the News (Thu 31 Dec 09)

  
 Wordsworth McAndrew  - A Guyanese National Treasure
The story of Wordsworth McAndrew and his contribution to Guyanese identity is stirringly presented in Vibert Cambridge’s short profile.
To move beyond the obvious candidates, be faithful to the Wordsworth McAndrew ideals of Guyanese culture and improve the selection process, a broader set of selection criteria were developed in 2004.
In addition to being the presenter of influential programmes of Guyanese folk, he was also an effective trainer.
ecaroh.com /bmp/articles/wordsworth_mcandrew.htm   (1985 words)

  
 Some Guyanese Who Contributed
The award, named after the distinguished Guyanese folklorist Wordsworth McAndrew, recognizes the contributions have made by the recipients to Guyanese folk and popular culture.
The awardees were selected from over 400 names generated by a panel of Guyanese residing across the Guyanese Diaspora, including one living in Australia and another in Thailand.
According to David Rudder, Eddie Grant is one of the two Guyanese who influenced the direction of calypso in the Caribbean.
www.silvertorch.com /people/guyanese.htm   (2162 words)

  
 Guyana Folk Festival
The organizers of Guyana Folk Festival II have identified thirty-six Guyanese individuals and institutions to receive the Guyana Folk Festival 2002 Wordsworth McAndrew Award.
Broadcaster and Guyana's Dick Clark--the "oldest teen-ager." Bertie Chancellor is associated with radio talent shows in Guyana and through his program "Teensville" he launched the careers of many of Guyana's talented musicians.
The number 36 is reflective of the number of years of Guyana's independence.
www.ecaroh.com /profiles/guyana_folk_festival.htm   (2162 words)

  
 PR - Archive
The association has also named 37 Guyanese for the Wordsworth McAndrew Award for their contribution to the arts in Guyana and in the diaspora.
The Guyana Broadcasters’ platform "Guyana Radio at the confluence of music and folk culture" which attempted to address the pivotal role of early radio in virtually moulding Guyana’s musical destiny, through eight subheadings, was most stimulating, however ambitious.
If the dual purpose, of both Mr Fenty's writing and the Guyana Folk Festival organization, is "to preserve, promote and propagate Guyanese creativity", and to bridge the widening cultural gap between the artistes themselves, then, in all appearance, as is reflected by the roll call, they have succeeded tremendously.
www.guyfolkfest.org /press_releases_archive.htm   (4124 words)

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