Aaron Duncan takes a picture of President George Maxwell Richards and his wife Dr Jean Ramjohn-Richards. Photos: Andre Alexander

On June 25, 2003, a star was born. He goes by the name Aaron Duncan and he’s blessed with more than his fair share of talent, wit and confidence. From as early as two-years-old, this youngster was already singing up a storm, shocking anyone who heard him sing. “I was in the kitchen one day and Aaron started singing My Redeemer Lives. “I just looked at him in shock,” says his mother Lydia Bryan. “He was just two and that’s really when I realised he had talent. He has that special something.” Aaron went on to surprise even more people with his strong, melodious vocals and it wasn’t long before he was called upon to sing at school concerts and graduations. Today, this charming six-year-old already has several titles under his tiny belt.

LEFT: Aaron Duncan doing his thing on stage.
PHOTO: Andre Alexander

He’s the winner of the calypso competition at his school—Newtown Boys’ RC—and the reigning National Youth Action Committee Junior Calypso champion. How many six-year-olds can boast of singing for their President? Aaron can. Singing Freedom, a song penned by Larry Harewood, Aaron gave President George Maxwell Richards and his wife a taste of his talent at a cocktail reception for Calypso History Month, held at the President’s House in October. The rising star was the focus of attention again recently at last month’s Newtown Boys RC Primary School’s Appreciation Ceremony. “Singing is so much fun!” he exclaims. “It’s so awesome. I like it so much!”

Big dreams
Aaron, who’s a big fan of soca couple Bunji and Fay Ann, has big dreams for the future and already has his brown eyes set on copping next year’s Junior Monarch Competition. The budding calypsonian hopes to spin his magic with a composition entitled, Doh Waste It, also written by Larry Harewood. “It’s about not wasting anything…not wasting water, food or electricity,” he explains. Tapping his small hands on the arm of the chair for rhythm, Aaron proceeds to give a sneak preview of the song.

“I’ve been singing it for a bunch of days,” he says afterwards. “I like the song and I know it by heart.” Does he ever get nervous on stage? “Sometimes I do but I just pray in my mind when I’m singing because I’m just a small boy,” he says earnestly. While it’s clear that Aaron has talent beyond his years, when he’s not performing for presidents and perfecting his craft, the Second Year pupil enjoys doing the things normal six-year-olds do. Playing football, watching The Disney Channel—especially the show Wizards of Waverly Place—and playing FarmVille on the popular social network Facebook, rank high on his fun list.