Great music, like true legends, never fades; it only grows richer with time. And at Timeless, the wait was more than worth it. Coveside Concerts presented Timeless, a spectacular event held on Saturday at Plantation Cove, St Ann.
The show was headlined by international music legend Dionne Warwick and featured powerhouse performances by Myrna Hague, Jamaica’s first lady of jazz; Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths; and the soulful Duane Stephenson. The well-attended event was a showcase of musical brilliance, bringing together a stunning lineup of icons and patrons who dressed as if they, too, were stars of the evening. The evening’s performances were opened by Myrna Hague, whose signature vibrato and soulful delivery captivated the audience.
She led them down memory lane with heartfelt renditions of classic hits, which had the audience singing like a choir. Reflecting on her performance, Hague praised the seamless blend of musicians that renowned saxophonist Dean Fraser brought together for the event. “It was quite different.
The combination of artistes and musicians that Dean Fraser brought together; it was the right mix to work with three different kinds of singers, and it was greatly done.” Hague also shared her excitement about seeing Warwick up close, a rare and treasured moment. “She is somebody that we, as singers, have been hearing for a long time.
I sing some of her songs too. So hearing her live, up close, was truly appreciated.” For Marcia Griffiths, the .