Nov.29/ Ruth Osman in concert

It’s been a wonderful year for popular musician Ruth Osman and she will round off 2014 with a fabulous concert, titled Ruth Osman in Concert: River Come Down on November 29, at All Saints Memorial Hall, Marli Street, Newtown. The title River Come Down was inspired by the music of the late Andre Tanker, one this country’s foremost flutists and composers.

This fourth edition of an annual concert staged by this accomplished flutist and she says, “it is going to be a culmination of the influences and experiences that have informed my musical journey so far.” She added: “I will be performing new originals and some older ones, as well as covers from the local and international songbooks.”

A stellar band of seasoned jazz musicians will be performing with Osman, including Wayne Guerra (keyboards); Dougie Redon (bass); Richard Joseph (drums); and, Sheena Richardson (percussion).

Osman’s special guest artistes are the Mozart of Pan Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, the beautiful jazz vocalist Vaughnette Bigford and Danish guitarist Anders Kappel, who are certain to add their unique and considerable talents to the night’s offerings.

Wine and choka service, with secure parking available

[tw-toggle title=”BIO”] Guyanese singer and flautist, Ruth Osman, has been performing since childhood. Her passion for music has led to her appearance in a variety of events – from the church stage to national and international concerts. Ruth, who currently resides in Trinidad, is a jazz enthusiast. And over the past few years, she has honed her skills in that genre.

From performing with the jazz trio, Jacoustik, to working with a variety of musicians and bands, she has made full use of any opportunities to develop her craft. A writer by profession, Ruth also writes poetry. Her poems often become an intrinsic part of her performances, adding another dimension to her music. When asked what inspires her as an artist, she said, “It’s about expressing what it is to be human. I want to remind people of the fragility and beauty that is part of the human condition. I also want to show them who they could be.”.
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