Antiguan talent and voices, including that of the iconic Claudette ‘CP’ Peters, are
beautifully blended on a song that was specially created and produced for the 4 th
International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4.
The song, One Family, was commissioned at the request of Antigua and Barbuda
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose interest in getting it produced went as far as
him penning several lines in the lyrics, underscoring the significance of the
message and the overall importance of the conference to Antigua and Barbuda and
all SIDS.
Besides Peters, adding their voices to the collaborative work, are the reigning
calypso monarch of Antigua and Barbuda Young Destroyer, former Junior Soca
Monarch Island Prince, Naycha Kid, Drastic, Ge Eve as well as steel pan virtuoso
Aubrey ‘Lacu’ Samuel.
One Family, was written and produced by accomplished Antiguan and Barbudan
musician, Gavin Christopher. Also included in the writing credits are
Communications Lead for the SIDS4 Conference, Andy Liburd. Christopher
teamed up with fellow writer and producer Dalton Dyer in the mixing and
mastering of the song. Executive Producer on the entire production is Cultural
Ambassador at Large Lisa Makhoul. The conference is bringing the global
community to Antigua and Barbuda for a once in a decade event where a renewed
effort will be pursued in addressing the unique challenges being faced by Small
Island Developing States.
One Family seeks to resonate with the overarching theme of the conference,
Charting a Course Toward Resilient Prosperity, as it recognises the fate of all
SIDS and their survival without the urgent support and required partnerships from
the international community to address the existential threats they face.
It is a clarion call to action for our global family to seize upon this single
opportunity to leverage their resources and collaborate meaningfully on solutions
to their unique challenges such as the issues of the burdensome debt and the real
and present dangers of climate change.
“It is truly heartening and inspiring to see our musical talents collaborate on this
venture which not only brings exposure to the incredible talents that abound within
our shores but clearly shows their abiding interest in our future survival. It is only
together that we can achieve a sustainable future for all. I am indeed grateful for
their support and contribution,” Prime Minister Browne stated.
Prime Minister Browne expressed hope that all radio stations will make the effort
to include the song in their rotations as a visible and conscious show of support of
the artists and to help bring attention to the importance of the conference.