Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 113

Artists have had the opportunity to learn from high profile artists with international experience such as Grammy Award-Winning singer/ songwriter Angela Hunte, Grammy- nominated singer Elle Varner, Shontelle Layne, Vita Chambers, David Kirton & Alison Hinds. Three free workshops are offered to artists who are part of the 2 month programme including Vocal & Performance training, Songwriting, and a workshop about the basics of the music industry with advice on how to get their music out of Barbados to the world. In addition, other educational opportunities often come up that are offered to participants and alumni of the programme.