Category: Music
Review: Soca vs Reggae Party In St George’s
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Tiger Bay became the ultimate party zone on Friday night as hundreds of Soca and Reggae fans turned up to party after Cup Match. The event was Soca vs Reggae, the Cloud Nine Edition where both teams were tied at the start of the night with four wins each. It was to be an epic battle to see which side would be victorious. Team... Read more of this article
Promoters “Disappointed By The Comments”
The promoters of last night’s concert said they were “extremely disappointed” by the comments made on social media by one of the performers, adding that “Bermuda has shared their sentiments very clearly in regard to this matter and the disparaging remarks made towards the country we love.” This follow after Major Lazer’s... Read more of this article
RDX Interviewed By DJ Chubb In Vibe Studio
Musical group RDX, who will compete for the reggae team in this year’s Soca vs Reggae [SVR] event, landed in Bermuda around noon today [July 30] and were transported to the Vibe studio for an exclusive 4.00pm interview with radio personality and SVR judge DJ Chubb. During the interview, the duo described Bermuda as “beautiful,” called... Read more of this article
Bermudians Irate Over Entertainer’s Criticism
[Updated] Following insults being levied at Bermuda by a foreign entertainer who is on the island to perform, numerous Bermudians launched a strong defence of the island, taking the entertainer to task across social media. Jillionaire — who said Bermuda “smells like a dead whale” — is a member of Major Lazer who was on the island... Read more of this article
Video: Wayne Wonder & Tanya Stephens Arrive
International reggae superstars Wayne Wonder and Tanya Stephens arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 29] ahead of the Emancipation Celebration Concert, set to be held tomorrow night at the Pier 6 Tent, following a change in venue from the originally planned No.1 Car Park. The two artists will be joined at the concert by Bermuda reggae star Mishka,... Read more of this article
Video: Reggae Star Gyptian Arrives In Bermuda
Reggae star Gyptian arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 29], set to perform at the upcoming Soca vs Reggae event at Tiger Bay in St. George’s on Friday, July 31st Gyptian’s biography on Facebook says, “Born Windel Beneto Edwards on October 25, 1983, Gyptian was raised in the rural King Weston district in the parish of St. Andrew by... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Society’s Summer Jazz Jam
The Berkeley Educational Society held its Summer Jazz Jam recently, entertaining those in attendance under the distinguished patronage of former Berkeley Deputy Principal and retired senior civil servant Robert K. Horton. Refreshments were served at 6.30pm, with the event itself commencing at 7.00pm. Hosted by former Berkeleyites Darlene Hartley and... Read more of this article
Change: Chewstick Concert Moves To Pier 6 Tent
The venue for tomorrow night’s [July 30] Emancipation Celebration Concert has moved from No.1 Car Park to the Pier 6 Tent, with the concert set to feature Wayne Wonder, Tanya Stephens, Mishka and more. Chewstick said, “In an abundance of caution due to the uncertainty of recent inclement weather, they have chosen to move the event from No... Read more of this article
Music Producer 8track To Release New Song
Up and coming Bermudian music producer 8track is getting set to release a new song on Monday, July 27 on Love and HipHop Atlanta. The song was produced for Kalenna Harper, a former member of Dirty Money, a group that was formed by P. Diddy. Kalenna is not just a singer but she is a songwriter also, and she has written songs for Aretha Franklin, Rihanna,... Read more of this article
Patrons Brave Rain To Attend ‘One Love’ Concert
Despite the less than inviting weather conditions, crowds of people — many carrying umbrellas — made their way to the ‘One Love, One Life’ concert in Hamilton last night [July 25], which featured performances by Morgan Heritage, Barrington Levy and a host of local entertainers. Speaking after the show, Barrington Levy said,... Read more of this article
One Love One Life Concert Will Be Going Ahead
Despite the current weather conditions, organisers of this year’s Cup Match Summer Splash have said that tonight’s [July 25] One Love One Life Concert featuring Morgan Heritage Family and Barrington Levy will be going ahead as scheduled A spokesperson said, “The promoters would like to advise patrons that the One Love One Life Concert... Read more of this article
Video: Morgan Heritage Arrives In Bermuda
Reggae stars Morgan Heritage arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 24], set to perform at this year’s Cup Match Summer Splash. The roots reggae quintet comprises of siblings Peetah Morgan [vocals], Una Morgan [keyboard/vocals], Roy “Gramps” Morgan [keyboard/vocals], Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan [rhythm guitar] and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan... Read more of this article
