Category: Music
BDOT Music Video: Bermuda “So Much More”
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has released a video to accompany the remake of the old Bermuda classic ‘Bermuda is Another World’ featuring local singers Collie Buddz and Twanee Butterfield. Update September 2014. Tourism officials, for reasons which remain unclear, have deleted the video. Sorry! ‘Bermuda is Another World’ was... Read more of this article
‘Victims Of Existence’ Sign Distribution Contract
Bermudian artists Victims of Existence – Khari “Otis” Thornhill and John Eric Amaral, have just signed a Digital Distribution contract with SunToucher Entertainment LLC, in collaboration with Sony Music for their upcoming album release scheduled for September 18th. Through their management team, PlayList Management, LLC, they were able to pen... Read more of this article
Videos: Young Artists Perform At Musical Showcase
The Developing Artists Program [DAP] 2012 wrapped up their program with a standing room only showcase at Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. Family, friends and other supporters packed into the venue to witness their young artists/musicians perform an array of musical selections. The artists included on vocals Chinyere Nwasike, Chiante’ Roberts,... Read more of this article
Audio: Collie Buddz, Twanee Remake Old Classic
As part of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s new branding campaign, the old Bermuda classic ‘Bermuda is Another World’ has been remade featuring local singers Collie Buddz and Twanee Butterfield. ‘Bermuda is Another World’ was originally written and performed by Hubert Smith, and Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Wayne Wonder Performs At BeachFest
Chewstick is hosting the two-day BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach over Cup Match, which kicked which last night with a concert featuring Jamaican reggae singer Wayne Wonder, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Legendary singer Barrington Levy was originally scheduled to perform at BeachFest, however withdrew a couple of days ago and... Read more of this article
Massive Crowd Thrilled By Collie Buddz Show
As of 10.30pm this evening [Aug 1] a long line was visible on Front Street, with scores of people queuing to get into the Collie Buddz show at Barrs Bay Park. The line stretched back almost as far as the bank and was orderly and moving along efficiently, with everyone appearing to be in good spirits as the Cup Match holiday gets underway. Bermudian... Read more of this article
Photos: Collie Buddz & BeachFest Show Prep
Preparations have been underway all day for the concerts on this evening, with both BeachFest and the Collie Buddz show set to kick off tonight [Aug 1] to start off the Cup Match holiday. Chewstick is hosting the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach, which will feature two days of entertainment. This year’s event starts... Read more of this article
Students Work With Elite Musicians In Atlanta
What does a Grammy Award winning songwriter, a current young rap artist, the group that pioneered Funk and an accomplished videographer/director have in common? They all shared their talents, experience and time with six young Bermudian artists during PlayList Management, LLC’s Developing Artists Program [DAP] held July 9-16 in Atlanta, GA. DAP offers... Read more of this article
Barrington Levy Replaced By Wayne Wonder
[Update: Barrington Levy will not perform, and Wayne Wonder will perform instead] Chewstick is at it again, producing the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach. This year’s event kicks off on Wednesday night with a concert featuring Barrington Levy and The Detour Band, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Included in the entertainment... Read more of this article
‘Giant Steps’ Band To Perform At Jazz Concert
The “Giant Steps” Band will be performing at “Jazz Caravan” on Sunday, Sept. 9th at 4 p.m. at the Leopards Club. Tickets can be purchased for $50 from The Music Box. A spokesperson said, “The band has over 280 years of collective experience and will be presenting an outstanding repertoire of music.” The band consist... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Free Open Air Gospel Concert
The Mt. Zion Male Voice Choir and ‘Big Snipes’ have joined to host an open air gospel concert on Thursday [July 26]. The event which is the last of three scheduled concerts will be held in the Town Square, St. Georges at 7:30pm. A spokesperson said, “Come out, bring the family, your blankets or chairs and enjoy an evening of gospel music,... Read more of this article
Video: Mona Li$a’s “Island Not The Same”
Bermudian hip hop artist Mona Li$a has released a video to her latest single ‘Island Not the Same,’ which she was inspired to write after her cousin and good friend Jahmiko Leshore was murdered last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article
