BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE
NOV 2014
PHOTO BY: CLYDE BARNETT
FAITH CALLENDER
B
arbadian born Faith Callender has been performing from
priority to share her love for Soca, Reggae, and Pop music
the tender age of 13. Previously referred to as ‘Fate’
which has so far constituted her performing genres; with the
within the music arena, she now goes by her birth name - Faith.
people who enjoy it the most - her fans. However, limitless and
Though performing since her early teens, Faith has been
without fear, Faith intends to try almost every genre at least
performing professionally for approximately three years. One of
once in her lifetime.
her first performances was at her Alma matter - The Alleyne
School. Since then, Faith has collaborated with the likes of
When questioned about her most memorable performances,
Blood on “Soca Therapy” and performed in front of crowds in
Faith indicated that her performance at Manchester, England
excess of 14 thousand.
Faith has also made numerous
was her most memorable performance yet. As she would have
appearances at various events namely; Cohobblopot, Army
us know, ‘that experience was amazing; being able to perform
Fete, Headliners Tent, Party Monarch Semi Finals, Beer Fest,
for people in a different country takes the fire in your belly to
The Barbados Music Awards, Ms. Teen Universe, Reggae on
another level; and to know that people around the world are
the Hill, NCF Cavalcades, Honey Jam, Honey Jazz, Love
getting to know me - Faith Callender is simply priceless’.
Poetry and Song Sheraton Mall, For Charity (Breast Cancer),
Faith’s talent has opened doors for her both locally and
JCI special needs event, hotels and private events and RBase in
internationally; as such, as a young performer the responses of
Manchester, England. It is without doubt that Faith’s musical
her fans encourages her to continue unreservedly. While
journey has taken off.
performing internationally has been awesome for Faith,
performing at home is equally amazing especially for Soca
Inspired by her passion and love for music coupled with the
music. In her own words” Caribbean people are rhythmic and
encouragement of her family and friends, Faith has made it her
can relate to different sounds and are appreciative of music.”
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