President Ali paid final respects to Music Legend David Martins at Ruimzeight West Coast Demerara

#guyana #guyanese Dave Anthony Martins

[@stingk5295]

Dave, not a Blade of Grass!

[@guyanaplaces592]

Not a single blade

[@francisbyron4612]

Wow, Dave Martins did not realized he was such a special person. Indeed Guyana to the bone. I was a toddler when I heard the name Dave Martins and the trad winds. His lyrical togetherness had a profound effect on me. A true states man and ambassador RIP sir.

[@savitalakeram2329]

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO DAVE MARTINS AND HIS FAMILY..BLESSED YOUR SOUL WE PRAY WITH PEACE AND LOVE AND KNOWING YOU WILL BE STILL IN OUR HEARTS .. ENJOYING YOUR MUSIC .. 40 YRS IN THE USA NOW LIVING IN GREECE AND STILL ENJOY YOUR MUSIC..HAPPY JOURNEY TO HEAVEN .. ❤🙏

[@RaymondDasilva-ec4qu]

Never Met My cousin Dave Martin's, connected With Him Only. THROUGH His Music. But The Cleverness And Humour In His Lyrics is Symply Amazing! Adios Dave.😢

[@satteesingh3741]

What a brilliant musician who put Guyana on the global map in the world of entertainment. Loved his mischievous sense of humour portrayed in so many of his songs. RIP Dave. Gone but never will you be forgotten. 🙏❣️🙏

[@vake506]

Dave, RIP. Walk into heaven, put down your roti and say what happening Dey. 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

Great tributes to David martin.I enjoyed this guy show in Toronto canada. HE WAS A GREAT GUYANESE COMEDIAN. HE MICMICKED THE GUYANESE CHINESE JOKES SO BEAUTICAL."THE CHINESE BRUSH."RIP YOU DID GUYANA SO GREAT AND YOU MADE US PROUD.WELL YOU HAVE AN INDIA FATHER TO SEND YOU HOME.I TOO HAVE INDIA FATHER FRIEND FROM NEW AMSTERDAM WHO HAVE WENT BACK TO INDIA TO DIE .HE WAS MY MENTOR IN MY LIFE.

[@soniamoore4906]

Grew up in Barbados listening to his music. My Mom used to say he looked like my Dad as a young man. My condolences to his family. RIP! From Barbados

[@Vincphilosopher]

Surprising! Didn't heard of David's passing on popular Caribbean media. So, this is news for me. The sentiments here regarded him only as a Guyanese icon; Dave is also a leading Caribbean cultural icon on the level of Bryon Lee, The Merrymen, Sparrow and others. Dave's rendition was at the highest level, often mixed humor, and he brought his topics to life. As if you were present experiencing what unfolded with every verse: the vibrant Caribbean sunshine, the lush greenery, the blue skies and oceans, and creole were vivid. Such entertainment, then, was social therapy. I will share the news. Life is a stage and we are the actors? Dave's act hard to follow!

[@georgekissoondath1329]

I am so saddened to hear of Dave's passing.I knew him personally, having hired him and the Tradewinds to play for our Club Carib in Oshawa Ont Canada. They were so well received that as President I brought them back several times.You will be greatly missed, and you music shall live on forever RIP my dear friend. Love you.

[@Mamicastwi]

I remember your music vividly growing up as a little girl in 🇱🇨because my mom never had enough of you and the Tradewinds. Sorry to hear of your passing to your family and friends and the people of Guyana my deepest condolences, may his music continue to inspire us.

[@omaryusaf9199]

Dave will be walking in heaven the angels are waiting to welcome you to eternity God bless you

[@guyanaplaces592]

He will be singing in heaven tonight

[@aganaharriette7607]

A great man has gone to the great beyond,he will surely be missed, a great teacher,composer, musician and most of all a humble patriot.A Caribbean man that will live in your hearts forever.may his soul rest in eternal peace and sincere condolences to his friends and family.

[@guyanaplaces592]

Thank you

[@mohamedhashim4269]

With the passing of Dave Martins, Guyana has lost one of its most cherished cultural icons. As the leader of The Trade Winds, Dave's music transcended generations, offering a unique blend of Caribbean rhythms and profound storytelling. His timeless songs like "Not A Blade of Grass" and "Is We Own" not only put Guyana on the musical map, but they also spoke to the heart of the Guyanese identity, instilling national pride and joy in all who heard them. His music had the power to bring life to any gathering, making every occasion feel like a celebration of what it means to be Guyanese. Whether played at parties, on the radio, or at national events, Dave Martins' songs continue to evoke nostalgia, laughter, and unity. His legacy will live on, as his melodies continue to inspire and uplift. Dave Martins didn't just create music-he created the soundtrack of Guyana's soul. His presence will be missed, but his songs will remain a part of the nation's heartbeat forever.

[@vashtikenneth7127]

@Annette .....my sister contacted Dave on behalf of the Guyana commission based in Barbados to perform during the pandemic. This was to celebrate our rich diverse culture of the Guyanese people. Now I can relate with what Hon. Ali, he accepted this non paid venture with just a call. This shows his cablire! Mind you, other guyanese artists were contacted as well but refused since they were not being paid. We need more people with mindset like Dave! Thanks Annette for being with him in every step of the way. Condolences and stay strong in your time of bereavement. Sleep well Mr. Martin....your legend will never fade!

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

You are a great guy Mr president. We are all children in the eyes of God not religion. I was amazed when you danced at a mandir in Brampton canada. I too attended so much muslim functions growing up in berbice. God is one.

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

Well i think the little girl from #56 school in berbice did a great job with his song.His music will alwaÿs be in the voice of Guyanese. He was our guyanese icon.

[@ThepeoplewillspeakThepeoplewil]

Dave die as a hero of guyana .his songs will live on forever .i always support my guyanese singers where ever i goes .

[@ravindraramnauth1346]

RIP May his great an beautiful soul rest in peace his memories an beautiful songs will surely live on. My favorite song roster.

[@khemrajsukhram1538]

as a guyanese we wait until people passed away to say good things about the person why can we honor these people do it when they are alive

[@Bubblyme506]

Seems you were never at one of his performances. The sold out crowds and how much his band was in demand shows how much he was honoured by his fans. I have attended a few.

[@khemrajsukhram1538]

@Bubblyme506 like you don't bless with any intellectual mind you must think before you actbor keep quiet

[@Bubblyme506]

@khemrajsukhram1538 are you still going on about this. Shows you have nothing to do and all day to do it. I have no time for idiots like you.

[@zaraksattaur2915]

We need a statue of David Martin in a round about

[@ryanrajigah2850]

Rename the Culture Center after this Legend. RIP,brother.

[@AsfaMohabir-vz6fo]

Totally agreed. We need a monument

[@chrishabeebullah1896]

"Even when the Maker call, I will still be dis way. I will sneak into Heaven put down me roti and say, whappin deh." Dave Martin's. RIP.

[@wanitaforde2370]

I will miss you your music brings smiles to my face when I here your music playing anywhere I stop and sing along rest in peace a brother from another mother 😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭 to say good by rest in peace and rise in glory.

[@renemendonca1770]

My condolences to The family and Guyanese people 🙏

[@user-ok9fx8gg1h]

I Wii always be your fan even in the next life. You touched my life. I always play the music up today

[@colleenhenry-bs6ij]

Rest in peace, loved hearing the music growing up when I waa a small child in Jamaica🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Condolences to the family. Guyana has lost a legend. RIP🙏🕊️🇬🇾

[@ericwaight3768]

Sad to learn of his passing. What a brilliant and witty musician. Play his music quite often, in fact only today I was listening to "not a blsde of grass" not knowing he had passed.

[@user-vs3jx1ns6w]

R.I.P mr. Dave ,my deepest sympathy to the entire family and friends at this time !❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelseeram1283]

As young boy growing up Dave's music remains in my ❤he was a wonderful teacher don't forget your heritage

[@JuneTaylor-v1g]

This young man has done a great job as a MC

[@vashtikenneth7127]

I wish we can share good sentiments about people While they are alive, going further in the future. This was a simple man....I was fortunate to see him perform @UG. #weneedtopaytributetoDave

[@kman5768]

Saw him performed several times in Canada.

[@daisysingh4659]

RIP great legendary!❤❤❤❤ We ain't given up!!

[@schennahpersaud2055]

Rest in peace Dave I am surprised that they did not put a Guyana 🇬🇾 flag on his casket. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mwong8398]

A true legend...true Guyanese. He surely will be missed ❤

[@rafeekrohoman2639]

What more can be said .he said it in his songs.he was a true son of his motherland. What he has not been given credit for is that he was a great poet.his songs was poetry in motion.he was a visionary as we all can see how fitting the song not a blade of grass is being resurected and to coincide with his passing stamps him as a legend. .

[@euniceragobeer6096]

My condolences to all the families 🙏🇨🇦🇬🇾

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

Death is inevitable we will all have to be called to the house of the lord what matters we live our life with great carma to our fellow beings.

[@khemrajsukhram1538]

as a guyanese I want to say my condolences to Annette and your children and family

[@ceceliamorgan5614]

My condolences to the grieving families and friends, ur name will be forever remembered. May ur beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

I told my brother Moses that Dave Martin died.He said he attended his show in canada with the trade wind band.Wish he would be around to see essequibo belongs to guyana. "Not a blade of grass Venezuela. "A guyanese to the bone and a son of guyana 's soil.RIP

[@anthonygravesande8226]

Rip you will be missed by all condolences to his family.

[@tpk1155]

May his Journey be at Godspeed . My Condolences to Family and All Fans of Dave Martin. 🎸

[@AfzalKhan-je6wj]

Condolences from Trinidad I love the trade winds music.

[@user-fz4wo1tj8t]

Gone but not forgotten RIP ❤🙏🏾😪

[@josephrajaram3131]

My condolences to the family,may his soul RIP in Jesus' name,Amen,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤from Guyanese living in New York.Caribbean Belly.

[@catherinede-souza7669]

May his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@oralcummings4850]

My condolence to the family.Thanks for the memories Mr Martins.

[@mauricegaskin5694]

May he Rest In Peace from Barbados

[@donnafraser2028]

My condolences to the family. Dave a man who travelled the world and could have decided to live out his life in "foreign" came back to Guyana (his home wheh he born) to live out the rest of his life. What a man! Walk good Dave.

[@gloriastewart1014]

Great example for our youths

[@caroltandy3147]

RIP legend ..I say new bridge name DAVE MARTINS without a doubt!@

[@geanawattiebhajan120]

Rest In Peace our Poet. You are our National treasure. “Not a blade of grass”

[@Bridget-ni1tw]

RIP Dave I remember seeing you at Pegasus hotel years ago with the traders wind will never forget, glad to see that you live to see oil in Guyana before you die, a great hero hoping to see a statue of you in Essequibo just to remind us not a blade of grass

[@khemrajsukhram1538]

Dave is an honorable guyanese icon not Burnham nor the pnc who have no shame and their evil

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

I think Dave Martin was a friend of the kabaca. He first made "a blade of grass"in 1980 when Venezuela was monkey dancing about essequibo during burnham era.

[@user-ok9fx8gg1h]

RIP my brother

[@eddiealfred829]

RIP DAVE .

[@leonacruize8281]

RIP Dave.

[@rookminiharilall3149]

Rest in peace son of our soil my condolences to his entire family

[@jamoon469]

He lived a good life ❤ rest in peace Dave.

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

Dave martin first sang "a blade of grass in 1980 when you were born."

[@sharmilajagdeo5330]

Rest in peace Dave Martin in heaven.

[@mapledaleguy]

RIP Dave !!! Travel on safety to your final destination.

[@DeocharranSomra]

It makes sense to name the culture center in name of him.

[@stingk5295]

One of Guyana Son"s

[@indramatieramlakhan7761]

R I p😢💔🙏🙏

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

They should have played "not a blade of grass"as the farewell song.

[@KawshilawSingh]

Rip 😢😢our great legend Dave

[@AbiolaRichards]

My condolences to you and family at this time

[@user-hp8vu4pv4u]

Condolences to the family and friends

[@markshaw8386]

Ride on bage ride on

[@eonpeters7787]

Condolences to you Annette and the Mazarally family also your father Yacoob

[@kman5768]

Didn’t know Annette was the daughter of Yacoob Mazarally of Supernaam. Tell us more

[@eonpeters7787]

I got to know Annette when I was a policeman at Aurora when she lived with her father Yacoob Mazarally at Mazarally and Sons Ltd at Woghts Lane in Gtown

[@gregkanhai7316]

RIP.

[@dennisfook2717]

GOOD BYE DAVE YOU DID YOUR BEST,

[@stingk5295]

Rest in Peace

[@navindralall5988]

Rest in peace our ledgend

[@donnah5378]

Condolences 💐

[@DeocharranSomra]

So true .

[@user-ew6en5of4c]

May he soul rest in peace

[@user-pb3gk6tj4n]

Dave lived at vreed en hoop also with the henry familes

[@alfredmaycock7696]

Rip 🙏

[@kman5768]

When l walk into heaven, l will put down meh roti, and say wha happening deh.

[@markshaw8386]

Buy the way she was siting i could see all her neting last night but you can watch on till you eye ball drop your eye you can get

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

Nice garden seneries

[@donaldrattansingh2019]

So sad to hear that rip🙏

[@ferrismcpherson2677]

Dave not onr blue sakey

[@roysingh3840]

Our condolences to the family. Dave will now walk in heaven, put down his roti and say wha happen dey .Copycat.

[@andyragobeer7800]

R. I. P Dave Martin 😠

[@claudettesealey7969]

DAVE. HAS. LEFT. A. RICH. LEGACY .........WHAT. .OF. U. .. ALLLL

[@donaldrattansingh2019]

😢😢😢

[@GTNICKTNT]

Never seen so much white guyanese at 1 time.... r.i.p Dave I used to listen to your music since the early 90s my dad had your cassette when other coolies used to play bollywood music as a kid I used to listen to music like Dave's music ur music help shaped me to be diff from the other crab dawg uncivilized coolies in my village town and country no Chutney singer will ever be compared to you I wish they had make music like yours instead of bollywood and trinidad not a blade of grass !!! Not 1 kurass!! Thanks for the good music n not giving us chutney bs !!

[@VishnuRamdin-xe7yd]

They are not white people they are Portuguese guyanese.You are so racist.

[@kman5768]

White Guyanese? What are you smoking?

[@kman5768]

What a total jackass!

[@naniechannan3740]

Not time and place …. Ignorance!

[@GTNICKTNT]

@@naniechannan3740 yuh momma

[@anthonyclarke1100]

🇧🇧My condolences and prayer 🙏 😢

[@user-ew6en5of4c]

Rest in peace