Peter Telfer, founder of the Mawasi Experience, has died at age 63. 

The cultural icon, who had been particularly well known in the Roman Catholic community, died early this morning after a stay in the Intensive Care Unit at the Arima General Hospital.

The Mawasi Experience marked its 41st anniversary earlier this week.

Archbishop Jason Gordon has shared his condolences, posting to Facebook: “Peter has given so many gifts to us as Church. We have lost a great Catholic and a true patriot of T&T. May we continue to pray for his family during this time and for the eternal rest of his soul. #RestInPeace.”

The Catholic News shared: “Telfer and the Mawasi Experience are well-known for their musical contributions to the Catholic community and many local, cultural productions. He was the creative coordinator, drummer, percussionist and composer. For many years the group practised for performances at the Sacred Heart RC Church, Port of Spain where they kept their musical instruments.” 

“Every month, Mawasi added to the liturgy at the church’s 11 am Sunday Masses. Telfer founded Mawasi Experience on Sunday October 12, 1980, and over the years they produced new liturgical music with a Caribbean feel,” it added.