Wide Open: Re-Vibed Was a Masterclass in Soul, Soca and Grenadian Spirit

On the evening of Saturday, April 19th, beneath a soft-lit St. David sky, the Wide Open: Re-Vibed concert unfolded not just as a musical performance but as a community gathering, a homegrown celebration of soul, rhythm and Grenadian artistry. Held at the La Sagesse Playing Field, the seventh edition of this now signature concert series by Sabrina Francis was more than a show. It was a statement.

From the opening note, the tone was clear. All four featured artists Sabrina Francis, Soul singer Jeverson Ramirez, Soca Monarch Dash, and the electrifying Mr. Killa took the stage dressed in white, forming a symbolic chorus as they harmonized the intro to “Taking Over.” It was a bold, opening and a signal that what we were about to witness was unity in artistry. And indeed, it was.

Sabrina Francis took the lead, moving through her set with the grace and humility of a woman who knows who she is and what her music brings to the world. Her genre-defying sound, a lush fusion of Caribbean rhythm, African soul and acoustic storytelling felt like a balm. Her voice floated, each lyric landing like a truth softly spoken. The crowd leaned in.

Then came Jeverson Ramirez, a soul artist who brought fire wrapped in velvet. With original songs full of vulnerability and heat, his set was already a standout. But when he slipped into D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and then Frankie Beverly’s timeless “Before I Let Go,” the subtext was clear: this is a man rooted in the greats. His influences aren’t borrowed, they’re embedded. Jeverson’s sound is Grenadian soul with international sensibility. A man of feeling and finesse.

Sabrina returned to the stage, her role shifting seamlessly to emcee. She ushered in another round of her own work before welcoming Dash Grenada’s reigning Power Soca Monarch whose presence flipped the energy. But this was no typical Soca set. Dash showed layers. First, he laced his performance with hip-hop tones, then folded it back into one of his crowd-favorite hits, “Hit After Hit.” It was fluid, creative and unexpected.

The song “Mamé” anchored his set with real emotional weight. It was a moment that reverberated. Dash gave us fresh, vulnerable, and polished. The audience felt every note.

When Mr. Killa hit the stage, it was game over in the best way. Sabrina joined him for “Rock Your Boat,” teasing and trading vocals in a charming, familial kind of duet. The chemistry? Unmissable. The vocal blend? Effortless.

Killa’s performance was, as always, a masterclass in showmanship. From “Mirror” to “Fever,” he danced through the years of his evolution as an artist, drawing a line between then and now. And then jazz. Yes, jazz. In the middle of a Soca-heavy set, Mr. Killa dropped a jazzy riff like it was second nature, then shifted to an African drum beat rhythm that had the crowd swaying in awe. Only a seasoned performer can play with genres like that and still hold a crowd rapt. That’s Mr. Killa’s superpower.

The energy doubled when Dash reappeared for “Swing It Away,” joining his musical brother and making it known he was once the kid watching Killa on stage and now he was on that stage. It was a full-circle moment that sparked something deep.

And then, as all good stories must, we returned to the beginning.

Sabrina reemerged, bringing the evening to a close by inviting all three men back on stage. Together, they completed “Taking Over,” this time not just as an intro, but as a declaration. They had, indeed, taken over. Our ears, our hearts and that field under the stars.

Wide Open: Re-vibed wasn’t just a night of music. It was proof that Grenadian music is not just one thing. It’s not just Soca. It’s not just the soul. It’s not just acoustic or African-influenced. It’s all of it and more. Our artists are versatile, dynamic, and brimming with stories and soundscapes that the world deserves to hear. And if Saturday night was any indication, the audience is hungry for more.