Hashtag: #BermudianSingers
Upcoming: Jelani’s “King of The Paradise” Show
Jelani Simmons, aged 16, is a Bermudian rapper, who started gaining popularity when his song “Blue Skies” from his previous mix tape “High School High Life” played on Tempo, a popular Caribbean music station broadcasted on our local Cablevision Network. Now Jelani’s latest hits, ‘Studio @ 8’, ‘Bad Side’ and ‘We Made It’ have captured... Read more of this article
Local Entertainers Perform In Canada
Two local entertainers have spread their wings in Toronto for two weeks. Jason Clarke [pictured], who is known as Kombat in the hip hop scene, arrived in Toronto on Friday [May 11] with Maurico “Mariore” Atkins and performed that night at a club in the city. The two artists, signed with Spotlight Talent Agency, will spend quality time at the Rehearsal... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz Song On VH1′s Basketball Wives
On the May 7th airing of VH1’s popular reality show “Basketball Wives”, Bermudian reggae singer Collie Buddz’s song “I Feel So Good” was played, marking the first time a reggae song has been featured on the programme. Set at the show’s closing scene, personalities Susan and Keisha can be seen bouncing to the track while they play... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Sounds Of Hope Benefit Concert
In an effort to raise funds for the St John Ambulance [registered charity #114], a benefit concert will be held at the City Hall Theatre on Saturday May 19th, 2012. The event, “Sounds of Hope” will be hosted by Patrina “Power Girl” Paynter and will feature a variety of local entertainment including United Dance Productions, Wendell... Read more of this article
Video: Minister, Astwood, Easton Sing In Boston
Last night [May 14] Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert, along with local singers Tricray Astwood and Steve Easton sang the U.S National Anthem prior to the Red Sox game at Fenway Park in Boston. The “Bermuda Day” event was spearheaded by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, and also saw the first pitch of the game... Read more of this article
Audio: John Lennon Bermuda Tributes Previews
Bermuda will pay tribute to John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute with two events on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and Friday, September 21, 2012. In June 1980, John Lennon sailed to Bermuda on a yacht for an extended vacation. The experience sparked his musical genius and the resulting comeback... Read more of this article
New Twanée Music Video: “Lesson Learned”
Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield has released her latest music video “Lesson Learned,” which has been viewed almost 5,000 times in its first week online. The talented singer has been performing publicly from the age of seven, and has opened for international acts including Stephanie Mills, Faith Evans, Charlie Wilson, Kirk Franklin,... Read more of this article
Finlayson To Instruct Bermuda Glee Students
The Argo Foundation announced today [Apr.11] Mr. Don Finlayson, Production Director of Canada’s renowned Shaw Festival, will be instructing students attending this year’s Bermuda Glee summer intensive. Mr. Finlayson, who has more than three decades’ experience in light, sound and other aspects of production design, will teach a special workshop... Read more of this article
Video: Twanee Appears On Sirius XM Radio
Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield appeared on Sirius XM Radio station Shade 45 last month, stopping in their New York studio for a radio interview on February 19. Shade 45 debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, and is owned by rapper Eminem. Ms Butterfield performed her version of the late Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and... Read more of this article
“Spotlight Uncut” Shines Light On Local Talent
Wednesdays in Bermuda will never be the same at O-Bar on Bermudiana Road, as local and international talent will be featured during a new CKC Spotlight Talent Agency event called “Spotlight Uncut” each week from 8-10 p.m. An spokesperson said, “The first set of performers is two young entertainers: B.L.A.C. [Beyond Limits Abilities... Read more of this article
Video: Bermudian Sings The Blues In UK
Veteran Bermudian musician Rob Berry is singing the blues in the UK these days — but he’s not complaining. A longtime fixture on the Bermuda music scene before relocating to England with his family, Rob Berry has worked as a performer, session player, guitar demonstrator and studio engineer and has released four of his own albums. His blues... Read more of this article
Christopher Play Ends Limited Run
“Hurt Village” — the acclaimed new work by Olivier Award-winning writer Katori Hall featuring Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher – finished its limited Off Broadway run in New York last night [Mar. 25]. Originally scheduled to close on March 18, the play’s run was extended for a week due to popular demand. Patricia... Read more of this article
