Musical Life in Guyana – Moray House Trust

Activity: Book launch
Host: Moray House Trust
Date: Thursday 16th July 2015

Moray House Trust was honoured to host the launch of Professor Vibert Cambridge’s latest title, Musical Life in Guyana: History of Politics and Controlling Creativity.

Professor Cambridge at the launch of 'Musical Life in Guyana' — Professor Cambridge at the launch of ‘Musical Life in Guyana’

Professor Cambridge used the occasion to publicly thank various institutions (including Queens College, The National Library and the National Archives) which had supported the research for this work and to donate copies of his book to them.

Section of the audience at the launch of Professor Cambridge's book — Section of the audience at the launch of Professor Cambridge’s book

Professor Cambridge also recalled: ‘it was an email conversation I had with David de Caires (circa 2003) that launched the 50-article series “Celebrating our Creative Personalities” in Stabroek News (2003-2006)—a crucial phase in research and dissemination process.’

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Musical Life in Guyana: History and Politics of Controlling Creativity