Monday, February 27, 2012

Antonio Quintella visits Suriname

 Antonia Quintella, one of Brazil’s well known male singer visited our country, Suriname, from February 6 until February 27 of this year.   


His most famous album is Relijare on which two of his most praised covers are of the songsMy Sweet Lord, originally by George Harrision who was a member of the Beatles, and Rastaman Vibration originally by Bob Marley.  


Antonio  is  a close friends with our headmaster, Mr. Taylor, since the early 80’s. Mr. Quintella visited the school .  He had a lovely chat with us on February 9. 


At the Presidential reception for Miss India Worldwide contestants on Feb 21,Antonio was asked by President Bouterse to sing. The audience wildly applauded his rendition.He was also requested by our president, Desi Bouterse, to sing at the installation of Brazil’s and Guyana’s new Ambassadors on Feb. 22.