A particular occasion was held in Los Angeles on February 2 to honor St. Thomas native Theron Thomas, who acquired a Grammy nomination for Songwriter of the Yr. The celebration was hosted by the VI Division of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
In keeping with the discharge, Mr. Boschulte expressed satisfaction in Thomas' achievements, saying, “Theron proudly flies the flag of the US Virgin Islands, which represents not solely her house island, however all the territory, as if spans all the music business as an artist, producer, and author. We’re happy with his accomplishments and his unwavering dedication to showcase the rhythm, tradition, and expertise of the VI.”
The occasion, supported by entities such because the US Virgin Islands Lottery, Oswald Avenue Leisure and Soca Components, noticed a gathering of distinguished Virgin Islands. Notable attendees included Thomas' brother and musician Timothy Thomas, Virgin Islands Lottery Director Raymond J. Williams, USVI Director of Festivals Ian Turnbull, movie and tv producer John P. Wheatley, musician Rashawn Ross, Sheldon and Sherwin Robinson and DJ Jah Lion.
The celebration additionally attracted varied celebrities from the music and leisure business comparable to music producer Dr. Luke, singer/songwriter Lyrica Anderson, music supervisor and podcast host Ray Daniels, actress D'kia Anderson, BET's Rap Metropolis creator Alvin Jones, rapper and producer Kardinal Offishall, amongst others.
Visitors on the invitation-only occasion have been handled to a curated menu that includes Virgin Islands-inspired appetizers and drinks from sponsors comparable to D'Ussé, Luc Belaire and Sovereign Manufacturers.
The Grammys are scheduled for February 4 at 9:00 pm AST, and are being held on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles.
Sooner or later, the USVI will host its subsequent main cultural occasion, the St. Thomas Carnival, from April twenty eighth to Could fifth. This annual celebration contains free nightly music concert events within the Carnival Village with performances by native, nationwide and worldwide artists.
For the newest updates on the St. Thomas Carnival and extra details about the US Virgin Islands, guests are invited to go to https://www.visitusvi.com/experiences/carnivals-festivals and https://www .visitusvi.com/ .
