Fall Classic cultured program features Avinash Maharaj & T&Tec Gayatones in Canada

On stage: Avinash Maharaj

On a warm fall evening in Mississauga, Ontario, the T&Tec Gayatones did their final sound check prior their performance on September 24. After the sound check, the entire cast were in the Am 30 radio studio on Caribbean Fusion hosted by Gary and Nicola Khan.

Also, in the studio of Am 530 was the promoter of the fall classic Nirvan Balkissoon who hosted the radio program for the first hour interviewing Avinash Maharaj, Nadia Madoo, Neshad Sultan, Oscar B, Soca Elvis and Rishi Gayadeen.

Over the past four weeks the Fall Classic has been featured on many of the radio programs, Caribbean Xpress newspaper and Masala TV. The featured artiste was Avinash Maharaj whose just 11 years old and emerged as the most talked about artiste and new artiste to look forward to seeing at the event.

Jai OJah Maharaj who interviewed Avinash Maharaj on Chin radio Saturday September 14th was very impressed with Avinash and Nadia. He spoke about the composure and manners of Avinash, also pointing out that Avinash spoke properly and was on track in terms of the event and his singing.

Saturday night’s weather was warm and people started arriving at 7 pm. With a steady flow of people the venue started filling up around 8 pm and the program started at 8.45 pm with the singing of both Canada and T&T’s anthems. 

Also celebrating T&T’s republic day was the Friends of Trinidad and Tobago and the President Krishna Nankissor spoke about republic day and the connection with Trinidad. 

At 9 pm the program opened with Neshad Sultan, Nadia Madoo and then Avinash Maharaj who delivered a stunning performance. Many who brought their children along to see Avinash were not disappointed at all. 

Nirvan Balkissoon spoke about this program being simply a cultured program promoting Avinash Maharaj and T&Tec Gayatones, “ Gayatones haven’t been here for a while and with Avinash being part of the cast it truly represented the Culture of Trinidad and Tobago while giving the audience a wonderful evening of music and dance.”

“There seems to be so many programs here with the same bands over and over again and basically the same performance. Tonight people had an opportunity to see the culture of T&T and the growth of this young boy”. 

Mr. Balkissoon continued “overall I am happy with the event and happy to play a part in bringing Avinash here to perform. I will continue to promote good events, new artistes and bands. Those who came out will come back again when Avinash and the T&Tec Gayatones come back to town. Those who didn’t come out missed a tremendous event. I am especially happy to see parents bring their children to see Avinash as he’s becoming an inspiration to many of our young people. If you don’t attend these events you are only denying yourself, as I will continue to promote new artistes, because I know that it’s not only about money but more of keeping our culture alive.”