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April 2015 |
History was created on February 22nd 2015 when The UWI, Media 21 and Mr Roy Cape partnered to stage a benefit concert in honour of Dr Leroy Calliste, better known as the Black Stalin. The event, which included a start-studded cast of calypsonians and soca artistes, proved to be an unforgettable night for those in attendance. Artists sang the Black Stalin’s songs in tribute to the man and his undeniable legacy, as well as some of their own greatest hits. They were all backed by Dr Roy Cape and the All Stars. Both Dr Calliste and Dr Cape are the recipients of honorary doctorates of letters (DLitt) from The UWI St. Augustine Campus. “The Classic Concert – The Caribbean Man – A Tribute to Black Stalin” was a fundraising initiative developed to support the medical expenses of Dr Calliste, who is currently recovering from a sudden illness. This event was achieved via a collaboration between academia, the private sector and the public sector and it generated significant support from a wide range of patrons. This model of collaboration was extremely successful to the extent that the event was produced at a very high level and profits were sufficient to make the contribution to Dr Calliste. A CD has been produced from the event and it will be sold so that revenue will be generated back to The UWI for its innovative fundraising activities. The UWI St Augustine is rapidly strengthening its fundraising capabilities. It created a Fundraising and Alumni Affairs Unit (FAA) as part of its new Office of Institutional Advancement in order to energise its philanthropic and alumni engagement activities. Due to the success of this initiative and the innovative approaches employed, the UWI, Media 21 and Roy Cape have committed to embarking on future philanthropic ventures in support of the arts and culture of Trinidad and Tobago.
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