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How did the idea for "Born Lucian" come<br />
about?<br />
I’ve always considered myself to be very<br />
patriotic when it comes to St. Lucia. The "Born<br />
Lucian" song came to mind during one of those<br />
times when I was missing home.<br />
I wrote it in collaboration with my manager,<br />
Marna Martinez, who is a published writer. My<br />
cousin, Kevin Charles, also gave me some ideas.<br />
It is such a beautiful song, one that has been<br />
referred to as the unofficial anthem of Saint<br />
Lucia. Did you think that Born Lucian would<br />
be such a hit?<br />
No, I never imagined that the "Born Lucian"<br />
song would become such a big hit, especially<br />
because it was my first country & western song.<br />
Because your genre of music is more calypso<br />
and soca. How does it make you feel when you<br />
hear people, especially little kids singing "Born<br />
Lucian?"<br />
I rejoice, I give thanks and praise to God every<br />
time that happens. To hear our lovely Lucian<br />
children sing this song with so much pride is<br />
confirmation that this song is patriotic.<br />
Whenever my fans, especially the<br />
elders sing along and dance so proudly to this<br />
song, I feel a profound and overwhelming sense<br />
of joy and love and pride. I believe that this<br />
song will be everlasting.<br />
During the Independence Gala in New York,<br />
you were recognized. Tell me about that.<br />
I was awarded by the St. Lucia House<br />
Foundation in Brooklyn, New York for my<br />
artistic contributions.
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