There has been no escaping the challenges of Covid-19 since the killer pandemic rose two years ago. But for eternal optimists like Princess Trinidad, hope always overcomes despair. On “You Lift me Up”, the Trinidadian singer/songwriter and broadcaster, praises God for seeing her through difficult times.
“What really inspired me to write ‘You Lift me Up’ is what’s going today in the world, and I have been through so much challenges in life. I believe this song will soothe (people) at this time,” she said.
From Point Fortin in Trinidad and Tobago, Princess Trinidad has lived in Canada for almost 40 years. Best known in Toronto music circles as a gospel singer, her songs include “Oh Gosh”, “I Am Blessed” and a cover of Bob Marley’s “One Love”. Ten years ago, she decided to broaden her horizons.
“I got into broadcasting from 2012 where I have been co-producer at the radio station CHRY105.5 FM, and a couple years after I decided to open my own online radio station, Samesohitgoh, which is a mix of Jamaican and Trini culture,” she explained.
Most of Princess Trinidad’s songs are done to the calypso/soca beat that originated in her native country. She lists The Mighty Sparrow, Trinidad and Tobago’s most famous artist, Marley and Dennis Brown among her biggest influences.
Written By Howard Campbell