Sista Mandy Headlines Eclectic Showcase
Bermuda’s Chewstick Foundation is spotlighting an up-and-coming reggae singer this evening [Oct.29] when Sista Mandy & Friends present a live music showcase at its Elliott Streete Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’
Joined by an eclectic mix of artists, Sista Mandy [pictured] will be joined by R&B singer J.I.V., rock band Sonique Sanctuary, and the conscious Reggae vibes of Ras Yohannes.
Born Amanda Smith, Sista Mandy says she has always loved to sing starting with her church and school choirs.
“My sister Yolanda had always encouraged me to write,” she has said. “She would say, ‘If you write your own songs, you will find the passion from within and once you start you’ll never stop’. Ad you know what? She was right. I woke up one morning and knew no matter what, I had to fulfill my dream for the passion of music has fulfilled my life.
“I started writing my songs in November 2008 and ever since then I have been writing a song practically every month. I have a passion for conscious and easy listening reggae and believe in the teaching that one could learn. I get inspiration for writing my songs from my environment, surroundings, work and struggles that people endure everyday. My words are of consciousness, awareness, my youth, love, peace and unity for our families and our island.
“Music is life and one can always relate to it no matter the genre. We need to spread love across our country and the world.”
Doors open at 7 pm and tonight’s showcase gets underway at 9 pm.
Entry is $10 at the door; the performance will be streamed live at www.chewstick.org. For more information, please call 292-2439 (CHEW) or 535-2575, or email info@chewstick.org.
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GOOD LUCK MANDY!!!!!!