April 22, 2023

Can WE Survive Virtually?

Today's discussion was raised amidst conversation amongst our co-hosts on several episodes. We figured that pen to paper, to website would increase awareness of this topic. At some point we plan to to have a verbal conversation on the show, however for now as we have started a new year, lets pen it before it gets lost.

Can WE surive virtually? Let's be more specific. Can MUSICIANS and ENTERTAINERS survive virtually for the next few years?

As musicians and entertainers on this podcast, we have arrived at a quandary. We have thought long and hard about what the next few years may look like. Everything so far has become a virtual session. From meetings, to rehearsals, to concerts, to studio sessions, everything.

The questions coming out from this is have musicians been able to make money since the pandemic hit Trinidad? Additionally, how much money has been lost in the local entertainment business since the the start of the pandemic?

Here is one undebatable fact: Since the pandemic hit Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Culture has had to issue Artist Grants to aid performers. So, we reached out

Kemi Ible

Host, Founder, Creator, and Person In Charge

Kemi Ible started music at the age 3 years learning Piano under Dr. Patricia Dardaine - Ragguet. At the age of 11, she moved with her mother and brother to Azerbaijan for two years. From there music was a first love and there she picked up guitar and began her journey of being self taught.

Upon her return she was enrolled into the International School of Port of Spain, where she continued her music studies, mastering her skills, and expanding her musicianship to drums, vocals, bass guitar, classical guitar, steelpan and other instruments as well.

Known to many as a multi-musician, and multitalented individual who is a music festival winner, teacher, arranger, author, composer, and former national athlete. She has travelled the world to countries like Turkey, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Ecuador and the list continues.

She is an avid performer having worked in both studio and stage. Her studio works include, “Road Trip Reloaded- Machel Montano” playing both guitar and bass.

She has pursued an Associate's at COSTAATT, completed her Bachelors Degree in Musical Arts at the UWI and has returned to read for her Master’s in Education- Inclusive and Special Education. She hopes to further her studies to either Doctorate of Philosophy in Education (PhD), or Doctorate in Education (EdD).

Kemi believes that 'Music connects each and every one person together', and through her Podcast, and music school, Studio, her goal is to give people an opportunity to not just learn music, but walk away with a deeper appreciation for what… Read More

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