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Published on: 9/14/2007
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Some of the artistes scheduled to perform include Nehilet and the All Girl Band, Koen Duncan, Kristine Alicia, Mr E, Antus Keith, Mission Epistle, One Voice, Ordinary, Lyndon Lai Tan, Anointed Ones, Gitta Dan, Elisha, Shiselon, Djs Inside Out, Wade and Wutic, as well as the dance group, Children of the Word.
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Also performing at Favor will be Koen Duncan, who began his musical journey at the age of 12, when his father introduced him to the saxophone.He then started playing in his church's band which gave him the necessary experience he needed to represent his school (Pleasantville Senior Comprehensive) in San Fest, where he received the Best Performer Award.
As Koen continued to develop his talents, he became the youngest member of Broadway Boys International (BBI), playing the saxophone and singing lead vocal on such popular tunes as "Whole Armour".
With BBI, Koen was given the opportunity to put two of his original compositions on the group's debut album, and the privilege to minister (playing both saxophone and singing) in Grenada, Barbados and Tobago.
He also had other opportunities at the Trinidad vs Mexico football match, Pilgrimage (one of the biggest gospel concerts in Trinidad), sharing the stage with the likes of Fred Hammond, Stitchie and Chervelle Franklin.
After being with BBI for five years, Koen launched out on his own.He was told that if he wanted to improve his song writing, he should learn a string instrument so he learned to play the guitar.
This move inspired songs like "Bring Down", "Count It All Joy" and "Sin No More".He then joined Flow Masters Records and began working on his first solo project, forming the band Birthright.
In 2005, Koen's first album Bring Down was completed.He received four United Gospel International Awards in 2006: Album of the year, Dancehall Album of the year, Song of the year ("Bring Down") and Best New Artiste.
As a solo artiste, Koen has performed in Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts, St Vincent, and all over TT.Koen has now started his own studio and is vastly becoming a known producer.