Artist description Located in the southern Caribbean island of Trinidad, this group has risen to become the most prolific live gospel band around. Adding a unique flavor to their music, they've created a sound and a name from themselves. Christian Youths Inc, is now CYI. The name has changed but the vision has remained the same. Our ambitions have always been to be the best music group in town, producing quality music and excellent singers. We remain at the forefront, with our unique flavor of Caribbean music, continuing to produce live Christian music that only glorifies One - the Father above. While in the valley of the group’s life, this vision became threatened by the exodus of many members. But, though it all, with much prayer, and focus, CYI has managed to become an eclectic Gospel band that now has a full compliment of instrumentalist and vocalists. Today, we are 12 strong

Music Style Christian Reggae and Caribbean Rhythms

Artist History In November of 1990, five students from the San-Fernando Technical Institute’s Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship decided to start a music group. Our average age was seventeen; we shared common musical abilities; and we all sought to serve God with what we did best. The group was started with an acoustic guitar, a little keyboard, and three singers. We decided to practice for the school’s Christmas concert that would take place only one month away. Well, the big day finally arrived. We were very nervous and excited with what would be our first ministering encounter. While none of us were professionals, we enjoyed playing together even though our harmony seemed questionable at times. In January the following year, we continued practicing, not because we had another event approaching, but because we wanted to sound better together. It was then that the band was named, “Christian Youths Incorporated”. As time passed, more young people from various Full Gospel denominations joined the group. C.Y.I’s motto became “To Know Christ and then to make Him known”. Each member of Christian Youth Inc. was actively involved in the affairs of their own church, and joined the group seeking to be more effective in challenging young people with their relationship with Christ in a bigger arena, while developing our own skills. The group ministered mainly in the South and Central regions of Trinidad for many churches special events, youth meetings, rallies and also social gatherings. C.Y.I. members sacrificed a lot of their own money, time and efforts to be good at what we do, in order to share the Gospel effectively. Practices were on a regular basis (at least once a week) that would be held in various churches and homes of its members. Over the years, over thirty youths have been active members of the group. Many have left to pursue their own goals - work, studies, or ministry. While C.Y.I. was a ministering tool, it was also a learning experience for all that had passed through. We could not have accomplished what we had with out the efforts of all its pass members

Group Members Nigel vocals), Jason (vocals), Abigail (vocals), Nyota (vocals), Wayne (vocals) Dirk (lead gtr), Kevin (bass gtr), Micah (keyboards) Nick (keyboards), Roger (drums, percussions) George (steel pan), Ted (saxophone)

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Steeldrum, Saxophone, Vocals

Location Gasparillo, South Trinidad - Trinidad/Tobago

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