Guestbook Page 1
From: PURRL36997@aol.com
To: cocoreef@msn.com
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:47 PM
Subject: Your CD's
[…] Welcome back to America, whatever that means. By the way, I
bumped into Bernice (as in Alan and Bernice Fagundes) and she said
she is having such a difficult time getting in touch with you and
getting copies of your CDs. She really, really wants a copy of all
three so once you get them to me. I will make sure she gets one
each. I told her you were busy and travelling. I will take care of
it. Don't worry.
Pearl
From: Godchin1@aol.com
To: cocoreef@bellsouth.net;
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 2:15 PM
Subject: Slingshot at Guyana Day - Orlando!
[…] Slingshot - your performance at Guyfolkfest 2003 moved the
Guyanese Crowd to ecstatic proclamation - matching other
outstanding memorable performances of Dave Martins - Terry Gajraj
- Lady Guymine - Keith Waithe - just repeat – “Berbice River
Crossing” - and your “Xmas in Guyana” … will be a 'delight' - If
possible - the showing of any of your completed DVD Classics will
also be a hit!
GODc.
From: Wickford Dalgetty
To: 'john drepaul'
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 12:59 PM
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Hey Slingshot:
[…] How are you doing otherwise? I guess you’re planning to come
in for the festival.
See you then.
Waalk in de korner and jumbie wouldn’t bodder yuh
Rick Dalgetty
From: Joy
To: John Drepaul
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 11:02 PM
Subject: Meeting Slingshot
Hi John.
I trust u arrived home safely...and all is well with u... [...]
well John ... let me say with great pleasure...what a joy it was
in meeting u....i'm so happy that i did....coz u turned out to b a
wonderfully great guy....and u seem to have the kindest heart i
ever knew....i must say that i thought it was my very good fortune
to know someone like u... [...]
Pearl asked me to send u this mail coz she forgot to tell u that
for the mother's day song...the last stanza is the chorus...also
the father's day song...the third stanza is the chorus...she also
asked me to say what a pleasure it was to have met u. She also
thinks u r a very nice guy... [...]
My best wishes to u.
Joy
From: Qyne. C. Knights
To: john drepaul
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 7:03 PM
Subject: Guyanese Entertainer -- SLINGSHOT
Greetings John,
[…] Godfrey Chin and I were talking about you on Friday, and I was
asking a friend of mine in Orlando, whether or not he had ever
seen you perform.
I saw you at the Guyfolkfest 2003, you were great my Brother ...
keep lifting our culture up!!!!!!!
Peace and Blessings,
Qyneares.
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 1:49 AM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: joysharma1956@yahoo.com
country: Guyana
comments: Great music...songs...keep the good work up...God bless
send: Add to Guestbook
From: Andre
To: "Wayne's Guyana Mailing List" <wgml@gwebworks.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 7:11 PM
Subject: Slingshot
[…] Last night I stepped into Pizza Hut at Vlissengen Road, only
to hear
the sounds of Slingshot floating in the air. Then my brother said,
"The man
that sung this song, Slingshot, is sitting outside." So I retraced
my steps
only to see the man entertaining himself.
Slingshot was awaiting a team of children from South or Lodge to
treat them
as he promised to on one of his call-in shows. Hopefully, I will
host him for
a speech and rap session at my school tomorrow morning. […]
He asked me to inform the list that he is alive and kickin in
Guyana.
[…]
Andre Razah
Flameless in Guyana
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:04 AM
Subject: Happy Birthday!
Slingshot
Just a quick email to wish you a very happy birthday today from
everyone here […].
Xochi, Michael and Paul
From: "Francis Farrier" <fquaminaf@hotmail.com>
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 12:57 PM
Subject: SLINGSHOT
Hello My Dear Slingshot:
Glad to hear from you, and sorry we didn't meet when you were last
in Guyana. Yes, I like your music...but I have a little problem
with your main theme. We must discuss it sometime. Keep up the
good work.
Francis Quamina Farrier - Guyana based TV Journalist
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 11:02 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: Malatoran1@yahoo.com
country: Guyana
comments: Hi 'Shot', saw the photograph with us and it does look
good. By the way, that really was a sumptuous dinner at the
Pegasus on Easter Monday evening. We must do it again sometime. On
Wednesday morning a young lady from Pegasus called in on my
programme to say she works there and saw us the evening. Of course
she went on to say how much she enjoys your music and my programme
- so you see, more kudos for your great work. Well, I'm here still
waiting on your new releases so, you know what, you've got to
hurry up. Keep on keeping on and as usual, say hello to the queen
and princess for me. Give me a holla soon.
Your Buddy....
Basil Bradshaw
From: John Stevenson
To: john drepaul
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 8:19 AM
Subject: CDs available in Guyana
Hi John
Thanks so much for the positive discussion on the phone just
before you left this wonderful Country (of yours and hopefully
soon of mine - Just now!) after Mash. […] I visited the shop in
The Pegasus and bought an original copy of Home Sweet Home […] I
eventually went back to Full Range - they only had a copy of
Remembering […] My collection grows! Just need Sweet Island Woman
& (of course) There Was A Time (when it becomes available). No
point in ordering them separately via your web site so will wait
for the DVD. […]
Yours, with best wishes
John
From: donna stanford
To: john drepaul
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 7:43 PM
Subject: hi
hi Slingshot, how are you? I hope everything on your side is going
okay, I am sorry, that I did not get to see you, after your trip
to the Essequibo, but at least, I did see you on the road, on my
way to the Hairdresser that day. […]
That is all for now, do take care […] until I hear from you again.
Your friend
donna.
From: George Maharaj
To: Slingshot
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:46 PM
Subject: From George
Hi John, I am about to start on my book and CD and would like to
get your permission in writing to use " Island Woman" and possible
another one as part of the compilation CD. Just send me a mail
saying it's okay.
Thanks
George
From: Ken Corsbie
To: john drepaul
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: GUYANESE
Hi man.
it's the diaspora guys like you and allalhwe that making things
possible.
we can't really do much to change things there, but every bit of
thing we do here is reflected there.
and your Mash contribution goes a long long way..
more than the rhetoric you hear from politicians etc..
see u at folkfest if not before..
Actually, it getting on in the year and no word yet about
GUYFOLKFEST 2004..
kc
www.kencorsbie.com
From: Malatoran1@Yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 10:57 PM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
Country: Guyana
Hi “Shot”! Just touching base. You know you’re Guyana. But Guyana
is not you if you don’t come home more often and mesmerise us with
your captivating creations. I yearn for more and more. Great work!
Love ya buddy. Give my regards to Ingrid and Annabelle!
Basil.
From: Elder and Sister Haws
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 8:36 AM
Subject: CD
Hi: My name is Elder Haws, my wife and I met you, your wife and
delightful daughter at the Le Meridien (Pegasus) Hotel in Guyana.
[…] You, your wife and daughter had a special spirit about you and
we want to wish you success in your professional pursuits.
Our Address:
Elder & Sister Ralph & Connie Haws
WEST INDIES MISSION
#1 Morequito Avenue
Val Park Plaza Bag # 543
Valsayn, Trinidad
Elder Haws
From: goraiah papayya
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 9:38 AM
Subject: First time greetings Slingshot.
Boy, you name mek me remember when I was a boy forty years ago and
does shoot bird with me single-barrel slingshot.
Saw you on local Berbice TV and recently VCT-28 from G/T, which we
pick up in Berbice also. […] Man. I really want to have your CD"s.
Would you believe I went to Georgetown and ask the music stores,
including Matt's Record Bar in Regent Street? They told me you
didn't bring your CD's as yet to them. […]
You are doing a fine job. Guyana is the only home for all of us.
It will always be so for me.
Thanks for 'showing of our beloved country". It is something long
overdue.
Love to Ingrid. Is she you mystery girl? I am sure she is not just
your island girl.
So long slingy.
Your friend,
Goraiah Papayya
(No joke about my name. It is really Madrasi in origin. […])
From: Wycliffe Thomas
To: Slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 12:33 PM
Subject: Dvd Cd's/Musical Cd's.
Hello Mr Drepaul,
I have heard your music Dvd Cd's last night on one of our channel
here in Guyana. The way you put over your programme, you gave one
the idea that you had not migrated and was still living in Guyana.
How many Cd's do you have out? And do you have any DVD Cd's of
your music as portrayed on the TV channel last night? Could I get
these to purchase in Guyana? Or must I go through the USA? Please
let me have this info as early as possible. If these Cd's or Dvd
Cd's are available, could you inform me where I can obtain same in
Georgetown and the cost.
Yours sincerely,
Wycliffe O. Thomas.
From: lauren_4life@yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 9:26 AM
Subject: Tropical Waves Guestbook Addition
username: lauren_4life@yahoo.com
country: Guyana
Hello slingshot nice name wonder where you got it from. Well
actually I listened to you the first time Saturday night on
channel 28 and i liked your stuff especially “Wake Up My Guyana”
Anyway, just want to say keep up the good work.
From: arjoonb2000@yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 4:17 PM
Subject: music
Dear Slingshot,
It was a delight to hear and see you and your mash band taking
part in mash 2004. It was so refreshing and emotional. The music
was great. The lyric was fantabulous. Keep up the singing and let
us have your music on the internet.
We need more of your patriotic songs.
Your fan.
Arjoon.
From: daniel_singh@yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 3:13 PM
Subject: music
I would like to get some of your music. My father like your music
and had so wanted to join your band on mash. We enjoyed your music
and your television show.
Daniel
From: Joy Sharma
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:30 AM
Subject: hi there
dear sir,
I am writing to u on behalf of a very good friend. She wrote a
mother's day and a father's day song. We were looking at ur tv
programme, and we know that no one else can sing these songs like
u. She wants to know if u r interested in putting these 2 songs to
music and working out a partmership with her. […]
Looking forward to hearing from u soon. By the way i think u r a
great son of Guyana. ur music is wonderful. Keep the good work up.
God's blessings always!
Respectfully ...
Joy
From: yaadini_singh15@hotmail.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 12:05 PM
Happy PHAGWAH!
Hi I really love your songs keep on doing the great work
From: Vanessa Benn
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 7:58 PM
Subject: Mmmm!
Hi Slingshot,
It's refreshing to listen to your music. Our beloved country needs
more patriots like you.
Thank You! Keep going strong and the Golden Arrowhead flying high!
God bless you my Brother,
Vanessa
From: RHLammy@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:50 AM
Subject: A very interesting "Commentary" on Mashramani
[…] I applaud the government for sustaining the Mash cultural
efforts - the calypso contest in Bartica!
Kudos to VJ (2003 calypso monarch) and Slingshot for the courage
to cross a boundary; […]
Ron Lammy
From: Tony Phillips
To: john drepaul
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 4:38 AM
Subject: A very interesting "Commentary" on Mashramani
Hi John,
Congratulations for your effort and success. You are an honest
'Trooper"
Keep up the good work, Tony.
tony phillips ( B.A. RMIT )
5 Denver Cres
Rowville, Australia, 3178
www.aeroart2000.com
From: Mambazo2003@aol.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 8:28 AM
Sawubona and Thank You for your message. It's not often we hear
from people who saw us on Broadway in The Song of Jacob Zulu.
Hopefully our paths will cross again. Be well and God Bless!
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
From: Godchin1@aol.com
To: cocoreef@bellsouth.net ; cambridg@ohio.edu
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 1:17 PM
Subject: Guyana - Before & after
Tony - Slingshot is flying to Guyana Wed 3 to collect his Mash
Prize.
[…]
Slingshot - Am forwarding separate 'Tony Vieria's article on Mash
- Am
aware of your yeoman contribution this year - & perhaps you may
wish to 'clear' the air. Congrats & do continue your superb
effort!
(Godfrey)
From: Vibert Cambridge
To: john drepaul
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 3:27 PM
Subject: A very interesting "Commentary" on Mashramani
Hello Slingshot:
Right on!
See you at Folk Festival 2004. You could begin to mention it when
you receive the deserved gold medal.
[…] Slingshot, your success is inspiring. Again, plenty
congratulations!
Peace
Vibert
Vibert C. Cambridge, Ph.D., Chair
Department of African American Studies
Ohio University
web: http://www.ohiou.edu/aas/
email: cambridg@ohio.edu
From: bernaltt@yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 12:11 PM
Hi John,
It was nice seeing and speaking to you after 46 years. This
missive is just to give you my email address. By the way, could
you remember these words--
Are you suggesting that a member of the Royal College of Physician
is incapable of the task of conducting so simple a scientific
experiment as that of boiling an egg?
Doctor -- John Drepaul
Nurse -- Gloria Hosannah
Looking forward to hearing from you, there is a lot to talk about.
[…]
Cyril Francis
From: lisadesouza2001@yahoo.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 9:36 AM
Dear John,
How are you? Hope good. When you were in Guyana, I tried
contacting you at the hotel every single day - I even left
messages on your phone but you were never there. I hope your trip
in Guyana was fun. Just to let you know my trip to French Guiana
was a blast. […]
Thanks,
Lisa.
From: hopkins@networksgy.com
To: WGML@gwebworks.com
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 3:07 PM
[…] Slingshot is a performer par excellence
De man had de people at Palm Court asking fuh more… De man bad
bad.
Had every body looking fuh de pussycat. Some of de ladies had to
sit properly or else he would have found it. […]
Harold
From: annsstevens@sympatico.ca
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 6:10 PM
Subject: Hi
What a great site. I love it.
Hope to hear from you soon. I am living in Toronto and loving it
here. […]
Keep well and call me whenever you have some spare time.
(Ann)
Tony Vieira’s Commentary on Mashramani 2004
(Aired 25 February 2004)
On Monday 23rd February 2004 I took my family to a friend's house
on Church Street and we watched the "Bands" pass by for 5 hours.
It was a nice sunny day as we watched the proceedings. I went
there as a husband and father not a commentator but after watching
for less than one hour I borrowed a pencil and a piece of paper
and started taking notes. […]
Then came "Slingshot" Drepaul. Now I must confess that I don't
know who Slingshot is. But this Band […] had the redeeming quality
of being at least one company putting some private funds back into
the country. Where were the other big companies owned by
non-Guyanese? NBIC, Grace Kennedy, Neal & Massey etc., they only
taking out! They ain’t putting nothing back????
[…]
From: GJones@njscc.com
To: WGML@gwebworks.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 8:39 AM
Subject: Looks like Slingshot was a big hit at Mash 2004
PM Hinds impressed with Slingshot
>>
Coco represent! Good going my man!
Gail.
From: caribaguyane@hotmail.com
To: WGML@gwebworks.com
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:21 AM
Subject: Slingshot
Happy Mash to all on the list! John asked me to send a message to
say that he, Ingrid and Annabel are well and enjoying Mash despite
the set back.
Last evening the Mash Camp of Derek Moore caught on fire. The
beautiful Fisheries, Crops and Livestock float that was described
in yesterday's Sunday Chronicle's Pepperpot was completely
destroyed. Slingshot's "Wake up my Guyana" float was burnt at the
back. Last night the designer and crew were ripping out the burnt
material and trying to replace it all in time for the 07:30
assembly this morning by the Astor Cinema. Slingshot says that the
"Wake up my Guyana" float will be like the Phoenix ready for a new
start. Talk about baptism by fire!
Anna
< > < >
With an attitude like that he can only win! Good luck to Slingshot
and the rest of his float and here is to wishing them a great Mash
2004.
Wayne
From: hopkins@networksgy.com
To: WGML@gwebworks.com
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 1:46 PM
Subject: Slingshot
Slingshot is here and de man really set the crowd at GTV on fire
searching for some "Pussy cat under de chair".
Ah deh in de Slingshot Band and is wine and pictures fuh so!
Tomorrow, Sunday is breakfast at de Pigs ass with de family
Imagine President Chevas throw out big strong Slingshot out e
room!
Slingshot had to watch de road come up… not de sun hehehe
Harold
From: golda phillips
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:51 PM
Subject: friendly mail
Hi Slingshot,
How are you? I hope that you are fine and in the best of health.
First of all, let me tell you that my name is Nyasha Phillips. I
am a 20 year old girl who wants to make singing her career. I
would like you to help me achieve that goal. Ever since I was a
little girl, I was blessed with a talent that God gave me to sing
[…]
I must say lastly congratulations on your mash band. […] I would
love to see you soon. Anyway, I hope you have fun. […]
Your Friend,
Nyasha Phillips.
I LOVE GUYANA. MY HOME,MY LIFE...
Brina Seecharan tweets_4eva@yahoo.com
Georgetown, Guyana - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 08:22:09 (EST)
From: pearamsay@hotmail.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:05 PM
Subject: Hello Slingshot
Hi John,
[…] Cheers, best of luck in your road march competition.
Paul Ramsay
From: disd14evr@earthlink.net
To: WGML@gwebworks.com
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 3:47 AM
Good luck Coco on your Mash competition. […] I would like to
specially request that RGI play your song “Wake up Guyana” and
send a "shout out" to the WGML passe!! […]
Danny
From: Ellen Davis
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 7:50 PM
Subject: saying 'hi'
Dear Mr. DrePaul (Slingshot)
Greetings and a Happy New productive Year 2004 to you in the name
of Jesus Christ.
What a privilege to be in contact with a celebrity of our own
Guyanese. […] It's an honour to have your music here in the North
Rupununi of Guyana. You have done well. Thanks ever so much for
sharing your music with us.
All the best to you and your family in the world of music! Hope to
hear from you soon.
God bless you.
Sincerely
(Ellen)
From: pearamsay@hotmail.com
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 2:17 AM
Subject: Hello Slingshot
[…] I found your web site yesterday and listened to some of the
samples. Good stuff. […]
Give to my love the family.
Paul
Checked out your website....good work. Remember to just keep
dropping those music off to us here at GBC in Guyana whenever you
release them. we love you Slingshop. Keep the flag flying. Stan
Gouveia stlago@yahoo.com
Georgetown, Demerara Guyana - Monday, February 02, 2004 at
13:31:35 (EST)
From: ClaireAGoring@aol.com
To: cocoreef@msn.com
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 7:58 AM
Subject: SLINGSHOT & MASH 2004
Hi Slingshot,
Great hearing from you. Wonderful site. Hope you have a good run
for Mash. Any possibility of a link to Guyfolkfest later?
Congratulations.
Claire Ann Goring
From: Ken Corsbie
To: Cocoreef;
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 5:43 PM
Subject: SLINGSHOT & MASH 2004
Slingshot man..
You got one super website..
yuh looking good at any age..
and yuh sounder gooder and gooder.
my very best wishes for the success in Mash that you deserve..
keep the torch burning bright.
kc
www.kencorsbie.com
From: "Vibert Cambridge" <cambridg@ohio.edu>
To: "Cocoreef" <cocoreef@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:05 PM
Subject: Trying to find Colin "Bumble" Wharton
Hello Slingshot:
A Happy New Year to you also. Did you have a good time at home?
[…] I did enjoy your Christmas song...it got a lot of play at my
home. […]
I am looking forward to your reflections and comments on Indo
Bands. I hope you will be telling me some more about "The Lonely
Bulls?" Your help in this project is truly appreciated.
Again, best wishes for 2004 and my warmest regards to your family.
peace
Vibert
Vibert C. Cambridge, Ph.D., Chair
Department of African American Studies
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
http://www.ohiou.edu/aas/
From: "John Stevenson" jstevens@guyana.net.gy
To: <slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 12:55 PM
Subject: Query on Availability of your CDs in Guyana
Dear Jean DrePaul
My wife and I had seen your video of 'Beautiful Guyana' (My
Eldorado Dream?) a couple of times on TV over the last month or
so. It would be brilliant for us when we visit family & friends in
UK - actually show pictures of where we have been for the last
nine years! […]
Then we caught your “Slingshot Live” show with Nazim (whom we know
from GRC) and realised a bit more of who the performer is. We
didn't ring in on the show - not appropriate for us to 'cadge' a
CD. So I decided to go for a walk in town and try and buy a copy
for my wife for Christmas. Walked all of Regent Street - two shops
knew your name but nobody had your CDs for sale!
So I decided to try The Pegasus but you had already checked out.
However a couple of staffers undertook to 'find' a copy for me -
collected today an original copy of “Jump For Carnival” […]
I did pay for it! But it doesn't solve my problem - is the video
available? Maybe it will be on the DVD your web site says is
coming. We would encourage you to put it out on Video CD or DVD -
certainly we would buy it and I think several other ex-pats would
too as 'presents to take 'home' ' and for supporters if for
no-other reason. […]
The second thing is why oh why aren't your CDs available here to
buy commercially? […] Not making proper ones available (at a
sensible price!) only encourages the Guyanese trick of making
illegal copies particularly if there are any real copies in the
Country […]
When you come for Mash please leave some sort of stock somewhere
so that you can make something for your artistry and give those of
us who dislike 'stealing' an opportunity of owning and giving away
(so spreading the 'Guyana as a tourist destination' message).
Very best wishes for the New Year
John Stevenson
From: Suresh Rambaran
To: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 4:40 PM
Subject: Cd
Hi John
[…] I was quite pleased with what I heard, I really like the song
Berbice River Crossing. I am sure your Cd Home Sweet Home will
sell among
Guyanese people here.
[…] Do you do live performance? Do you need a band or can you sing
with backing
music? I think it would be nice for you to come & do a show in
London. […]
Regards & Best wishes
suresh rambaran
From: "Vibert Cambridge" cambridg@ohio.edu;
To: "Cocoreef" cocoreef@msn.com;
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 2:04 PM
Subject: Christmas in rural Guyana
Hello Slingshot:
Man, you have outdone yourself! "A Very, Merry Guyanese Christmas"
is the "boss."
I predict that it will acquire iconic status. I know it will have
heavy rotation in my home this season. Also, I am planning to
refer to it in one of the features I am writing for the season.
Best wishes to you and family for the season!
Peace
Vibert
From: Gondola Webworks
To: "Cocoreef" <cocoreef@bellsouth.net
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 8:21 PM
John,
[…] I enjoyed your videos very much. :-)
Very good quality and I am sure that all who see it will be
impressed.
Wayne
From: Frankie McIntosh
To: <cocoreef@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:10 PM
Subject: Concert feedback
Hi John
Greetings to the entire family.
Had been promising to contact you ever since the DC show. What was
the feedback? Did you ever receive a copy of the video? […]
From my perspective, the audience had a great time. It was not the
type of show they would see every day, therefore a few had to warm
up to it. But you must be commended for establishing the necessary
rapport, so that by the end of the concert everyone was in tune
with the Caribbean spirit of the performance.
[…] Kudos to Slingshot!
Was in Jamaica with Sparrow when you phoned. Returned Mon last.
Peace and blessings to you and the family once more
Frankie
From: patrick kingston
To: Slingshot
Cc: slingshot@tropicalwaves.net
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 6:14 AM
Subject: Thanks
Thanks for the great music. I ordered your CD Home Sweet Home over
the Internet, while I was in Kuwait. It really help me get through
the hard times during the War.
Thanks.
Patrick
From: BAABOOG@aol.com
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 2:36 AM
Hi John,
[…] Can you please email me your URL? Is it JohnDrepaul.com or
Slingshot.com? I know you told me about it @ Folkfest. BTW, great
job @ Folkfest!
My love to Annabelle & Ingrid. I can't believe Annabelle isn't a
BABY anymore!
Nice seeing you in Bklyn!
Sincerely,
Terry
From: "George Maharaj"
To: "Cocoreef" Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:15 PM
John, I received your CDs […] and they are very GOOD if I may say
so.
My wife's sisters have already borrowed them to listen to the
Guyanese songs.
Good stuff and keep it going. I heard about the New York seminar
and don't forget to send me a copy of your presentation.
Good luck
George
From: "Romesh C.D. Singh"
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 1:08 AM
Yes… de man had de people racking to de sounds at de Folk Fest ...
eheh??!! de big fat lady sittin down at de tap a de stands…den she
stanup an start shaking sheself to de rythm a Cocoreef.. bruders
an sisters I start worrying dat de stands gun tapple ovah an
everybady gun falldown when she start moving from side to side,
from back to front to de tone coming from de loudspeakers.. even
de lady sitting down one step below she had to duck down to give
she some space to move she bodyline....
Man?!! I stanup deh an marvel at how de wite people does mek
stands suh strang...if was GCC de whole ting woulda brek down with
de gyration ah de lady... doh mine if is greenheart wood … woulda
be every man jack pun de grung.
Cocoreef, thanks for putting the spirit into the proceedings … was
lots of fun and was nice meeting you.
Romesh
From: Roxanne Persaud
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 5:53 PM
Subject: Guyana Folk fest- Slingshot
Hi All,
[…] I met Slingshot, his wife and his daughter at the festival.
The festival was a great success. I think they need a larger
arena.
WELL!!! Our friend Slingshot is quite a performer. He stepped on
stage with lots of energy, took out his slingshot from his back
pocket and started his thing. He started singing about Berbice and
ended up reminding us about all that's good about Christmas in
Guyana.
His performance was really top class. The crowd loved it. We were
all jumping and waving our flags. It was good to see the audience
so enthusiastic about one of our own.
Did anyone know Slingshot could wine up? Yes he can... He was in a
groove and having fun. His wife looked on with pride... she (sic)
hubby was a winner at the festival.
Congrats Slingshot on a great performance (looking forward to the
next time... maybe you'll sing about the missing pussy cat. ;))))
Have a good week all.
Roxanne
From: Carl Veecock
To: Slingshot Sent:
Sunday, September 07, 2003 4:16 PM
Subject: A picture for you Coco
Was good to meet you and see the bounding energy you have. […]
Feel free to use the picture as you wish. […] Hang in there and
continue with your artistic works.
Layta
Carl
Sept 7, 2003
From: Mario Amres
To: "Cocoreef" Slingshot
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 2:34 PM
Subject: Just Touching Base...
Hello SLINGSHOT … all that I am seeing is your video's on TV.
Always
good…! […]
Take care … One love
Mario
From: TRIPLEME
To: Slingshot
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 11:40 PM
Slingshot, […]
So where will you be in NY? Maybe we could pop in to hear you live
and in person. That would be so cool. […] if you happen to get
this, just drop me a note, if not I will catch you on one of your
future performances.
I listened to your music and became hooked immediately.
"Remembering: Beeda's Song" and "Sweet Island Woman" made me feel
calm and serene like I was back on the islands sitting on the
beach sipping cocktails and watching the moonlight.
You are an extremely talented and diverse musician. Few musicians
can make that transition from up-tempo to ballads ... you master
that beautifully! I have yet to pick a favorite, I will let you
know which one soon... […]
Good luck with your performances and speeches this weekend.
Bajan Vee
From: Tangerine Clarke
To: "Slingshot Drepaul" Slingshot
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 10:48 AM
Subject: KICKING DUST ON WLIB.
Hey John,
I heard you firing up the Carnival crowd on WLIB last Saturday.
Sounds
Great!!
See you soon...
Tangerine.
From: Betty Giles
To: Slingshot
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 5:55 PM
Subject: website
Hi Coco...I went and looked at [your] website...Wow Very
impressive...As you start adding more stuff you will be on your
way even more...I talked to the gal that I told you about and she
would love to get a news letter...Her name is Gerry and here is
her email addy […] She really likes your music.
Good luck with the big date, although I think you will do great
without the good lucks.
[…] So long for now and I will be in touch...
Big Hugs
Betty
From: Tangerine Clarke
To: "Slingshot Drepaul" Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:14 PM
Subject: THANK YOU..
Hi John, it was great seeing you yesterday. Thanks for taking the
time to come into NY to help us to promote the Folk Festival.
Great show. And thanks as well, for the delicious dinner and the
beautiful ambiance of the South Street Seaport.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Tangerine
From: dave [Martins]
To: Slingshot
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 1:18 PM
SLINGSHOT Who gave you that name, anyhow? I've listened to most of
the tracks. The early album was clearly a dedication to your wife,
which is touching.
[other] recordings sound nice and relaxed, and there are some very
crisp horn sections, I suppose from Frankie. The song about New
York Carnival had a nice Trini feel.
From: Norm Gonsalves
To: Slingshot
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 4:10 PM
Subject: The Music Of Slingshot...!
[...] Slingshot's 2 CD's are pleasing and melodious. What a change
from much of the music from Guyanese performers!
[...] There is obviously a lot of Trinidadian influence in
Slingshot's music (Ingrid?), but the result would have done any
top Trini musician proud. For me though, the best part is that the
music oozed love for Guyana and things Guyanese. It sings praises
to events and places that can occur in the life of most Guyanese.
And, as if the lyrics of songs like "Nana & Nani" are not proof
enough of Slingshot's fine musical abilities, the man even
ventures out into music's "badlands" - instrumentals. "No. 63
Beach" and "Annabelle, Come Dance" are beautiful melodies,
especially the former.! [...] I am keeping these "special" copies
for life - as a special souvenir.
Thank you for the great music, Slingshot!
Norm
From: Harold E. Hopkinson
To: Slingshot
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 3:31 PM
Subject: TropicalWaves.net...!
Excellent website […]
John is a "Strong man" Let it be strong.
Just my 2 cents
From: "Iain Adams"
To: Cocoreef
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:30 PM
Subject: Slingshot's Music
[...] BTW Coco, talking about music, our household spent one
evening listening to [your] two
CDs. [W]e were truly amazed at the level of work you produced. The
quality of the songs was truly very high, world class and I can't
wait to hear more all over the place. Your work is very
remarkable.
De song dat get lass way in me head and cyan come out is "Tek a
Tase".
Keep up the good work Coco.
Iain
From: "Tweety Bird"
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 0:10 AM
Subject: hi!!
Hi slingshot
I am a very big fan of yours. I have listened to your 2 cd's that
you have just released this year. Boy I tell u they were so good!
I listen to them everyday and I just get on my aunts nerves when I
play them and play them over and over. […]
By the way I am 13 years old and I live in America in Washington
D.C with my aunt. […]
Well boy I was the one that first listened to your cd's. The two
ones I have are "Home Sweet Home" and "Jump for Carnival" […] Well
I hope u have a happy life Mr. Berbice and I will visit Guyana one
day to see how beautiful it is.
Please write me back if u can
Peace & Much love
Olivia
From: Deborah Ramotar
To: Slingshot
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 11:17 AM
Hello John; […] I must give it to you ... you've finally impressed
me to the fullest. Not that you never did before. (lol) But this
is climax! Your "Home Sweet Home" is wonderful. I like the # 4
song the best and I have some ideas for it. […]
Please call me soon ...
Love to Ingrid and Annabelle.
Cindy
From: "Keith Walker"
To: Cocoreef Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 9:14 PM
Subject: THE MUSIC
Wayne and Cocoreef, I would like to thank you both for giving me
great insights to the Guyanese culture. Last Saturday, I received
Cocoreef's lastest works and man alive I thought for a second that
I was Guyanese! Thank you! Man, I tellya Coco, I was listening to
"No. 63 Beach" and I closed my eyes, I thought I was there! I felt
that cool Carribean breeze, sipping a little rum and coke. Another
thing, it was a lot cheaper then buying a ticket to
Georgetown!
Trip to Guyana: $1300
Buying Guyanese music: $27.50
Joining the WGML mailing list: Free
Owning a small piece of Guyanese culture: Priceless
Thank you Wayne, and thank you Cocoreef...tomorrow is my last
radio show and your music will definitely be played.
Yours truly,
Keith
From: "Jill Persaud"
To: Cocoreef
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 9:51 AM
Subject: Slingshot CDs
Dear John,
You got to change that name ... too many 'dear john' letters can't
be good. Anyway, […] while listening to your CDs, I began to
wonder, why, if we have such good music by 'locals' we don't hear
more of it on our local radio. [...]
Your music took me back to the 70's, my teens, the joy of growing
up, the Merrymen type of sound. I thought "Parkway Jam"
particularly good. There is a story in every song, and that you
are a talented 'story teller' shows right through in the lyrics.
Hope the CDs bring you much success,
Jill
From: Nadia Zitman
To: Slingshot
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 1:59 PM
Subject: Slingshots New Cd's
[...] Slingshot's CD's [...] are wonderful! Congratulations!
The Soca one - Jump for Carnival was great, but the GT one Home
Sweet Home was even better. I felt so many emotions listening to
it. I teared up whenever I heard the word Guyana mentioned. I
danced to the catching and very traditional beats and laughed at
the many double sayings.
The Dutty Lion (music man) came to visit, and next ting yuh know
both of us were dancing - right up under each other haha. Then I
heard the study door slam and heard my 16 year old
mumbling and stuuupppssing - the two y'all dis fret meh! Maybe she
thought it was the big make up - but No kanoka....is just the
music mek so for a lil while..
I like There was a Time and Berbice River Crossing - nice, slow,
roll yuh bumsie when yuh dancing songs... Berice Gyal makes me
want to be one...and Just a Dream* is the song you have to find a
dancing pardner who will touch all four corners of the room...
Wonderful works - and a great future - Congrats Ingrid and Coco..
Love and Respect
Nadz
From: Godchin
To: ClaireAGoring
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:29 AM
Subject: Slingshot CD
Love Ya........Great job […]
The gesture from Drepaul is 'Overwhelming'......Thanks Slingshot!~
He now has 2 new CD'S which I expect to PLATINUM?. Very good
compositions […] A favorite for the Orlando Calypso King - he will
be an asset to GUYFOLKFEST 2003'
From: "Antoinette Bacchus"
To: Cocoreef
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 10:19 AM
Subject: Slingshot's new CDs
Hi Slingshot:
I got the CD's last Thursday and I've been really enjoying them.
My kids came home for the Easter break and were listening too.
It's a bit different from the dub they're more familiar with but
they got into it as well. Your music has that truly unique
Guyanese flavor and the lyrics can really take you right back. I
got choked up a few times on those lyrics. [...]
Toni b.
From: Fanniefresh
To: Cocoreef
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:39 PM
Subject: Hello!
My dear Cof thanks a million, or zillion times for the lovely
music, I can sit and listen, drive and listen, dance, wine, cry,
all that and more. [...] God Bless you, the music is so good,
there are no words to describe it. Keep it up my friend
God gave you a great gift and you are not selfish with it. I love
that!
Love,
Fran
From: Colin Baird
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 4:35 AM
To: Fitzroy Campbell
Subject: how many of you guys listened to Slingshot today?
Slingshot sounds great. I think he has a few hits here. His
rendition of "De missing Pussy Cat" reminded me of the singer Red
Plastic Bag of Barbados who was last year's Crop-over king. The
musical mixtures were somewhat reminiscent of the Merry-men as
were the lyrics and vocals.
Great job coco.
Colin
From: "Mark Jacobs"
To: Cocoreef
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2003 11:27 PM
Subject: how many of you guys listened to Slingshot today?
How many of you guys tuned in to listen to Slingshot today?
All day long we featured Guyanese musicians. [...] support our
artists and musicians people.
Humble regards,
Mark Jacobs
Voice. www.voiceofguyana.com
From: "Roxanne Persaud"
To: "Cocoreef" <cocoreef@bellsouth.net >
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 1:25 PM
Subject: Slingshot's new CDs
Hi Coco,
[...] Last evening my mom, sister and I listened to [your new CDs]
... Just love! Love! Love! the composition DE Missing Pussy Cat
:)))
TTYL
Rox |
