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. This celebration, beneath the auspices of the VI Division of Tourism, was led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
In accordance with the discharge, Mr. Boschulte expressed pleasure in Thomas' achievements, saying, “Theron proudly flies the flag of the US Virgin Islands, which represents not solely her house island, however the whole territory, as if spans the whole music trade 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 Parts, 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 numerous celebrities from the music and leisure trade akin 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 akin to D'Ussé, Luc Belaire and Bumbu Rum.
The Grammys are scheduled for February 4 at 9:00 pm AST, and are being held on the Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles.
Sooner or later, the USVI will host its subsequent main cultural occasion, the St. Thomas Carnival, from April twenty eighth to Might 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/ .
