Richardo Keens-Douglas

Ay Ya Yai Ivan Richardo Keens-Douglas

Hurricane Ivan, which devastated Grenada on the 7th of September 2004. People's homes were totally destroyed and their lives had changed in a matter of a few hours. There was no water, little food, no electricity. In a matter of months, Richardo Keens-Douglas created a two-act play with 15 songs, which made its debut in Grenada to an appreciative audience. 'Grenada came out to see Ay Ya Yai Ivan. They laughed, cried and tapped their toes. It helped them to come to terms with the experience and begin the process of healing.' Ay Ya Ya Yai Ivan went on to tour Toronto, New York and London. After every storm the sun shines brighter.