~ To speak Saturday on domestic violence ~
PHILIPSBURG--Legendary singer and international music icon Dionne Warwick arrived on island yesterday, Thursday. She will be the keynote speaker at Peridot Foundation's Mothers Day weekend programme.
The five-time Grammy award winner, now also an author, will be the speaker at Belair Community Centre on Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00pm. Warwick told the press in a conference on her arrival that she had accepted the invitation to come here and speak on the topic Domestic Violence.
Although spared from any experience of domestic violence herself, Warwick said she found the subject of grave importance, noting that domestic violence was very rampant in the United States, where she resides.
Warwick said that she was a frequent guest speaker at similar forums, as she was a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organisation and a United States Ambassador of Health.
She also has been a strong supporter of and fundraiser for several non-profit foundations and charities over the years, including AIDS foundations, children's hospitals, disaster relief and music education foundations.
Warwick said her career as a singer had begun in her college years, when her graduation gift was her first recording, which was an instant hit. Her classic award-winning songs include "A house is not a home," "Say a little prayer," "Walk on by," and "I'll never love this way again."
Peridot Foundation founder and President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell said, "Peridot Foundation is absolutely delighted that Ms. Warwick took the time out of her busy schedule to lend her international, beautiful voice to help raise awareness on domestic violence."
Warwick said she would reveal during her talk her upcoming world tour dates and locations, which could include St. Maarten.
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