When it comes to filling a void, the former members of Jam Band know what it takes and know exactly what the people want. They took the year of 2007…read more
Archive for the ‘Calypso’ Category
Music: Jam Tyme – Keepers of the Flame
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, Band, Calypso, St. Croix, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Tagged: Jam Tyme, JamBand, Old Members of Jam Band | 1 Comment »
Music : Jalena – Not A Gimmick
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008
Jalena is white and of German decent, but if you ask Jalena she would quickly tell you that only her parents are from Germany and she is a Tortolian born & raised…read more
Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, Calypso, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Leave a Comment »
Music : Sweet-Ta’ Band – Sweeta in de Area
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008
The Sweet-Ta’ Band is a new group on the VI calypso scene with a seasoned sound that rivals more established groups. With the release of their debut album “Sweet-Ta’ In De Area”, the Sweet-Ta’ Band is well poised to…read more
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Music : Byron Bash – BBO Music
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008
Pride and persistence is a brief description of the musical talent that is Byron “Byron Bash” Osborne. If anyone can say they have been there and done that, it’s…read more
Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | Leave a Comment »
Music : Beat Down Beats – Bosco
Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008
Bosco has been involved in the VI music scene since the age of 18, playing in all major bands in the Virgin Islands. From Imaginations, Milo and the Kings to the Violators and the Wrecking Crew, Seventeen+ and Jamband, his musical and industry experience cannot be questioned… read more
Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Record Label, Virgin Islands Studio, reggae, soca | Leave a Comment »
Music : What’s De Latest – Rancho
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 30, 2008
Coming out of Ras Valley, Rock City Building 22, the ‘Ring-tone’ master has been involved in music since E.B. Oliver Elementary. After linking up with his down stairs neighbor last year; cutting edge producer Bosco of Beat-Down Beats, Rancho has been applying the pressure… read more
Posted in Calypso, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, soca | 2 Comments »
Music : Changez International – Badjoe
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 19, 2008
Born in St. Thomas, and raised in Estate Thomas, Allison ‘Badjoe’ Trotman is now one of the premier Caribbean DJ’s of the Mid East and prominent radio personality of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia… read more
Posted in Calypso, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Dancehall, Virgin Islands Sound Systems, soca | Leave a Comment »
MVG Productions Malvern Gumbs
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 15, 2008
Malvern Gumbs is a veteran trumpet player who has traveled with the world renowned Manhattans. As a seasoned singer, Malvern has made appearances at the… read more
Posted in Band, Calypso, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islands, soca | Tagged: St. Thomas | Leave a Comment »
The Future – JDPP Jammerz
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 15, 2008
The JDPP Jammerz took this past carnival by storm with their popular hit “The Bunny Train”. The winning combination of light hearted lyrics, catchy dance moves, eight energetic students, as well as a huge… read more
Posted in Band, Calypso, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islands, soca | Tagged: St. Thomas, Youth Programs | Leave a Comment »
Catch De Express – Xpress Band
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 15, 2008
For over twenty (20) years the X-Press Band has been leading the pack with quality calypso music. Their legacy includes four (4) Cruzian Festival Road March titles, three (3) Brass-O-Rammer Championships, and twenty great albums… read more
Posted in Band, Calypso, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islands, soca | Tagged: St. Croix | Leave a Comment »
