Singer | Songwriter
Artiste Biography
Tyler Anselm Joseph is an R&B and Pop/Contemporary artiste from Trinidad & Tobago. He won the FRM Songwriter's Competition as a teenager, and continued to write and perform his own songs. In 2023, he performed his first headliner concert to a sold-out crowd. Anselm was nominated for the coveted UTT Academy of Performing Arts Medal of Excellence 2024.
His first love is musicals, and he played a leading role in Trinidad's production of RENT- The Rock Musical, and a supporting role in Les Misérables. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts with a Specialization in Music at the University of Trinidad and Tobago in 2024, and released his first R&B single "The Problem" in 2026.
Anselm's dream is to travel the world performing so that he can continue impacting lives through his music.
Past Performances
- “RENT- The Rock Musical” – Proscenium Theatre Company Production - Mark Cohen (March 2011)
- "Christ in Christmas" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (December 2012)
- "My Tribute" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (August 2013)
- Hugh Wooding Law School Graduation ceremony – HWLS choir – Musical Director (October 2013 - 2015)
- "Gift of Love" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (December 2013)
- "Les Misérables" - The Marionettes Chorale – Feully (July 2014 - May 2015)
- "We Speak to Nations" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (November 2014)
- "Festival of Choirs" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (July 2015)
- "Victorious" concert – FRM Voices of Judah – Musical Director (November 2016)
- “My Life in Song” concert - Lead Performer (August 2023)
Community Service
What it means to him
"I believe that we are here to make the world a better place". Anselm always strive to assist those in need, and volunteer his services to worthy causes. From financial contributions to time and effort, Anselm actively participates in giving back.
Domestically
Anselm took part in the Golden Grove Prisoner Reform Program, and also taught the inmates to perform their graduation song. This was a humbling experience for him, as he was able to offer encouragement and assist in changing the trajectory of their lives.
Regionally
As the Musical Director of FRM Voices of Judah, Anselm travelled to Tobago, St Lucia, Guyana, Suriname and Jamaica, visiting low-income and at-risk communities to distribute food hampers, counsel individuals, and entertain them with musical productions.
Awards
Airports' Authority Calypso Monarch – 3rd Place – 2008
FRM Songwriters' Competition – 1st Place – 2009
Trinidad & Tobago Music Festival – Spiritual Solo – 3rd Place - 2022
UTT Academy of Performing Arts Medal of Excellence Nominee - 2024