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Clairmont Taitt passes on

The National Cultural Foundation of Barbados announced the passing of the passing of accomplished actor, director, musician and broadcaster, Clairmonte Taitt.

Mr Taitt, who was born in Guyana to a Babadian father and Guyanese mother, was truly a Caribbean cultural treasure. He worked with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Guyana as a prize-winning tenor and choirmaster, and as a BBC-trained broadcaster with Radio Demerara, Radio St Lucia and in Barbados at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.

Mr. Taitt was the recipient of several National Independence Festival of Creative (NIFCA) awards, including the coveted Governor General’s Award of Excellence in Drama and Speech and gave yeoman service in training both teachers and students in Theatre Arts as well as serving as a NIFCA judge for several years.
His career in drama spanned 60 years, where he worked extensively with Earl Warner, acting and directing in numerous theatrical productions including: Flambeau Rock, Joe Turner’s Come And Gone, Franklin, Your Handsome Captain, ManTalk, FatPork: Loss Of Innocence. In 2014, he received the Earl Warner Trust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The talented and highly-regarded regional artist will be missed.

On behalf of the Board of Management and staff of the NCF we extend sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. May he Rest in Peace.

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