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Video: Music & Entertainment Panel Discussion
[Updated with video] Bernews will be hosting a News & Views panel discussion at around noon today [April 3] with Selena Fields, Tony Brannon, and Ed Christopher set to discuss the music and entertainment industry and more. The trio will be discussing the matter with journalist Don Burgess, and we will update this article with the live video at around... Read more of this article
Review Of Eugene Joell & Max Maybury
[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, March 31 at 11.00am, I joined the artists who had painted a mural featuring butterflies as a celebration of poet, photographer and rap artist Ras Mykkal, who has several CDs of his own. At the conclusion of the blessing at 1.00pm, I did not think I had any energy to go anywhere, but after a short rest, my hunger for... Read more of this article
Review: “Gin & Jazz” Live At Astwood Arms
[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, March 24, three veteran Bermudian musicians took The Astwood Arms at 85 Front Street by storm. Described as “a Victorian era styled pub,” it lived up to its name in style and music. From the minute you arrived, manager Mark James Connor, son of the famous Jimmy O’Connor of “The Happening BDA,” gives... Read more of this article
Audio: Bermuda’s Canjelae Releases New Single
Bermuda’s Canjelae Taylor released her first single last week entitled “Someone Else”. This follows after singer-songwriter Canjelae was featured singing “Sum of Us” on the soundtrack for the movie “The Intent 2″ released in theaters last September. A spokesperson said, “This is the year of the woman and we are here... Read more of this article
Review: New Band “Miles Raymond & Dayton”
[Written by Dale Butler] There is a new band in town that has an extensive jazz repertoire highlighting many of the island’s top professional musicians. Led by Berkelee School of Music graduate Miles Manders on saxophone, the band members are veterans of music schools and have a history that is so long that it finally comes together in their own versions... Read more of this article
Harvard Groups To Perform Concert On Tuesday
U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman and Bishop Nicholas Dill are inviting residents and visitors of all ages to attend a free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Tuesday, March 19, at 12:30 p.m., featuring the Harvard Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches. A spokesperson said, “As two of Harvard University’s oldest a Cappella... Read more of this article
‘Coral Beats’ Clean Beaches With Musical Aim
Percussion band Coral Beats will hold an event dubbed ‘Coral Beats for the Coral Reef‘ on Sunday, March 10 at 7.00pm at Warwick Academy, where they plan to use objects they found during beach cleanups to “create new sounds.” A spokesperson said, “Members of Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all female Brazilian percussion... Read more of this article
Festival Review: Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
[Written by Vejay Steede] “You had to be there.” It’s a phrase designed to describe the indescribable. If you hear it, you know that whatever is being talked about was, in a word, unique. Well, that’s really the only way that Broadway’s Next Hit Musical can be described; unique as all get out, with a dash of … “You had to be there.” Broadway’s... Read more of this article
Review: Chaka Khan Lights Up Bermuda Festival
[Written by Vejay Steede] First thing’s first; Chaka Khan is a Goddess. She is a criminally underrated vocalist whose voice can deliver primal screams with the same unflinching mastery as it delivers melodic lullaby hums. She is, in a word, magnificent. Now don’t get me wrong; those of us who know her power certainly consider Chaka a legend. The... Read more of this article
March 17: Caravan Entertainers Awards Event
Atlantic Publishing House and Leopards Club International will be holding the Caravan Entertainers Awards Luncheon on Sunday, March 17 at 1.30pm at the Leopards Club, with lunch and live entertainment. A spokesperson said, “Atlantic Publishing House and Leopards Club International have announced the recipients of music awards. The seven awardees have... Read more of this article
Wilson Wins Grammy For ‘Spiderman Theme’
[Written by Don Burgess] Justin Wilson won a Grammy on Sunday night, with Wilson, along with Randy Waldman and Randy Kibble, taking home the Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instruments, and Vocals for the ‘Spiderman Theme.’ Wilson and Waldman were also nominated for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella with the ‘Batman Theme.’ He... Read more of this article
Tickets Now On Sale For Bermuda Idol Contest
Rashaun Bean, John Dale, Andre Tee Simmons, Shamairah Darrell, Rashae Bean, Kanaz Tuzo, Ebony Clarke, Kaelah Ming, Chelsea McNorton, Natasha Hayward, Elca Maranzana, Jamal Springer, and Delijah Symonds will be competing in the 2019 Bermuda Idol on March 16th. The event will be hosted by Inter-Island Communications who said, “Get your tickets today... Read more of this article
Relay For Life Launches Song Competition
Relay For Life of Bermuda announced the launch of the Bermuda Relay Song Competition. With a mission is to raise awareness and funds to support access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and support provided by Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, the competition seeks to find a unique anthem for the local event which takes place May 17-19,... Read more of this article
Veteran Musicians Open For Mary Bridget Davies
The Bermuda Festival has announced that “the Festival is looking forward to a special tribute to Janis Joplin and the music of the 60s, costumes and all, this weekend.” Mr. Armand said, “I am happy to announce that 4Time, a band comprised of Bermudian musicians Robert “Sai” Emery, Jeffrey Marshall, Ben Payne, and David Skinner will... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Get Up Get Down N Get Funky
Warwick Academy is getting set to present “Get Up Get Down n Get Funky” on Saturday, February 23rd. The event poster says, “Dine to the music of the Warwick Academy Jazz Band and then party the night away with the Wall Street Band.” A spokesperson said, “Come and enjoy a wide selection of music from Jazz to R&B, Rock to Reggae. If you... Read more of this article
CedarBridge & Berkeley Gospel Extravaganza
CedarBridge Academy and Berkeley Institute have joined forces to host a Gospel Extravaganza in aid of 35 students from both schools who will be travelling to the UK in March to tour Colleges and Universities. The Gospel Extravaganza will be held on February 2nd from 7:30pm until 9:30om at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium, and will include performances... Read more of this article
