Category: Music

Coral Beats To Give Pop Up Performance Tonight

The all-woman percussion band Coral Beats will be performing at the Ducking Stool Park parking area tonight [Nov 27] at beginning at 6.30pm, with the band encouraging the public to “to drive by along North Shore to hear them play.” A spokesperson said, “Coral Beats will perform a free pop up selection of samba and reggae beats at the... Read more of this article

Video: Terron Webb Named ‘Remarkable Teen’

Young Bermudian singer Terron Webb has been named as one of the winners of The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award 2020 in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he currently resides. The teen’s award profile says, “A ball of bright and bubbly energy is what you get when presented with the young and talented Terron Webb. He works hard at everything he does... Read more of this article

Olde Towne Carolers To Perform At City Hall

The Olde Towne Carolers will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday [Nov 27], starting 6.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Planning Factory Bermuda is pleased to announce the Bermudian Entertainment Group, The Olde Towne Carolers, will perform a-capella at City Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November... Read more of this article

Bacardi Asks Fans To Join In Conga Remake

Bermuda headquartered Bacardí rum is “challenging rum fans around the world to find their rhythm and do what moves them through song, dance and the power of “Conga” as part of its latest campaign, Conga Feat. You.” A spokesperson said, “Reimagining the song that catapulted Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan to international... Read more of this article

John Seymour Awarded Arts Council Grant

Talented local musician John Seymour is the recipient of a Bermuda Arts Council [BAC] grant and was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, presented musician John Seymour with a cheque for $3,000, and congratulated him as a... Read more of this article

Sail Away Soca Raises Over $2,000 For Charity

Sail Away Soca recently hosted a fundraising event onboard the Fantasea Diving & Watersports’ Sundeck, with the event raising over $2,000 for P.A.L.S. and The Centre Against Abuse. Hafid James, one of the co-founders, said, “Soca has always meant positivity, unity and love. You can party with strangers like they are your family and release a... Read more of this article

Music Video: Jo-1 Releases ‘Boom Boom Bow’

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess – also known as Jo-1 – who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new single entitled Boom Boom Bow. The video’s description says, “What is the sound that thunder makes during a dark and stormy night? If there was a sound for a passionate, electric love, what would it be? “Boom... Read more of this article

Review: Rhythm & Dine Dinner At Coco Reef

[Written by Dale Butler] There were so many pluses about this event that it can only be given the title par excellence from the initial greeting by General Manager Rehanna Palumbo, who has a reputation for friendliness and standards, to the heavenly and pristine paradise setting of Coco Reef, where the live music and dinner showcase took place around... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Da’Khari Love Releases Album

[Written by Don Burgess] Fans and friends of Da’Khari Love helped him celebrate the release of his debut album Renaissance on Friday night [October 9] at the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess. The event was emceed by Ada with JoJo as the DJ for the night. Mr Love, also known as N’Kosi Hollis, said he wanted to celebrate the release of Renaissance... Read more of this article

Review: “The Soul Family Revue” Performance

[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, October 3, The Soul Family Revue held a command performance on the West End Sailboat Club’s beautiful oceanside terrace under a full moon and before a mature audience of eager, well-dressed and Covid-19 abiding fans. From the time we were warmly greeted by host Judy Butterfield, it was obvious we were going to... Read more of this article

Soul Sessions To Present Rhythm & Dine

Soul Sessions will be presenting Rhythm & Dine – a live island-themed musical extravaganza featuring the Tino Martinez Quintet – on October 10 and October 11 at Coco Reef. A spokesperson said, “On October 10th and 11th, Soul Sessions present Rhythm & Dine. A live island themed musical extravaganza paired with a 3 course meal... Read more of this article

Audio: Gyptian & Collie Buddz Release ‘Deh Yah’

Jamaican reggae artist Gyptian collaborated with Bermuda’s Collie Buddz for a new single ‘Deh Yah’. A video posted by Collie Buddz on YouTube has already obtained more than 20,000 views since being posted a few days ago.The description says, “The team behind Gyptian’s hit single “Hold Ya” — 2010′s song of... Read more of this article

Memorial Concert To Honour Rhondelle Tankard

[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] The 3rd annual 9/11 memorial concert occurs today in honour of Ms. Rhondelle Tankard, a Warwick Academy alumna, and many others who tragically lost their lives in the World Trade Centre and Twin Tower terrorist attacks. This tradition was started when 5 members of the Warwick Academy graduating class... Read more of this article