Brenda Butler describes herself as a “lover of life in all its colors,” grounded in her deep faith as a disciple of Jesus Christ, devotion to her 90-year-old mother, and love for family, people, and music. She recalls being surrounded by music from childhood, growing up on vinyl records and diverse radio programming.
Although initially rejected from choirs, her resilience led her to seize an open-call opportunity, which launched her journey from school productions at St. Joseph’s Convent and Presentation College’s joint choir to professional choirs such as Belvedere in Port of Spain.
Her passion carried her abroad, where she sang with gospel choirs and performed at the Dove Awards, where she backed artists like Edwin Hawkins and Kirk Franklin. She emphasizes that music has always been both joy and ministry, a gift from God to share with others.
Brenda names Charmaine Forde’s “2023 Jazz in July” concert as a transformative performance where she felt most at home on stage. To young singers, she stresses persistence and resilience, reminding them that impact comes in many forms. Today, Brenda continues to embrace opportunities to perform while cherishing her full life with family.
Dennise Demming 