On De Scene: Happy 40th Birthday Sheldon,(RIP) from all of your friends

Had fate played out differently, Sheldon Benjamin would have been celebrating 40 years of living and creating here on this plain. God had other plans. So, today we just want to pay homage to the DJ, Producer, Technician whose music and life affected us all deeply.

Knycky was fortunate to be able to attend LIFELINE, a benefit concert held at Trinidad's Club Zen on Sunday, June 7th. There she mingled with dozens of well-wishers from the Trini music community hoping to save the life of their friend. As we celebrate Sheldon's career, let's also give thanks for the thousands he has touched and inspired with his work, imagination and confidence: the movers and shakers of the Caribbean entertainment industry.

Here are some snapshots from special evening.
More love in soca,

Nurse Karen

Camille Benjamin - Sheldon's Sis

Alison Hinds

"De shot call" Granty.

Dancing/singing group, Surge

Tamara Carpette. Vocalist, LIFELINE committee member

Rocky. Entertainer, Mas Man, committee member

Rocky performing

Robert Amar 104.7 fm

Klysha Best of 96.1FM, committee member

Happy Birthday Sheldon and Rest in Eternal Peace. Love from the Nurse Karen Etc family...and the entire Caribbean music industry! May your music live on...

Missed the report on the LIFLINE Concert? Get the story and more photos HERE

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