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 ‘St. Thomas’ Category
Music: Jam Tyme – Keepers of the Flame
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Posted in Band, BVI, BVI Artists, Calypso, soca, St. Croix, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands | Tagged: Jam Tyme, JamBand, Old Members of Jam Band | 1 Comment »
Music: Revalation – Serious Matters
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Revalation’s love for music began at the age of six. During his boyhood, he continued to develop musically as a member of his school and church choirs through performing at small plays and talent shows. He decided to pursue a…read more
Posted in British Virgin Islands, BVI, BVI Artists, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, St. Thomas, street, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Dancehall, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae | Tagged: Revalation, Revalation da royal | 2 Comments »
Music: Rafijah Siano – Youngest Veteran
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
He calls himself St.Thomas’ youngest veteran. Rafijah has been performing for audiences since the age of 14, and his readiness to expel something musically shows it. Rafijah, he told me was a stage name that came to him in a vision… read more
Posted in chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, VI roots, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Dancehall, Virgin Islands Reggae Artists, Virgin Islands Roots Reggae | Tagged: Rafijah Siano | Leave a Comment »
Music: Rashawn Ross – Versatile
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Rashawn Ross was first introduced to music in the 3rd grade at the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School under the direction of Joe Francis where he honestly only chose to play the trumpet because that was what all the other boys wanted to play. His love for music came from his mom and dad; they introduced him to Teddy Pendergrass, Freddie Jackson and groups like Earth Wind and Fire… read more
Posted in St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Dave Mathews Band, Dave Matthews Band, Rashawn Ross | Leave a Comment »
Music: Ron Blake – Mastering the Art
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
Ron Blake is a prominent jazz saxophonist and a seasoned member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band. Growing up in the Virgin Islands, Ron’s musical talent was nurtured under the directorship of: Johnny LaMotta, Martha Scott, Eric Christian, Ari Arri, Leroy Trotman, Mr. Schulterbrandt, Zora, Austin Venzen, Chubby Lockhart, Georgia Francis and Charles Cox…read more
Posted in Band, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Jazz | Tagged: 21st Century Band, Mack Avenue, Ron Blake | 1 Comment »
Cover Story: R. City – Rock City – Inevitable
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
If there is ever a true story that tells of success through perseverance and dedication, I will show you one more from our little island. Enter to the main stage Timothy and Theron Thomas. This duo of creative genius has taken the…read more
Posted in British Virgin Islands, BVI, BVI Artists, hip hop, mixtapes, St. Thomas, street, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands | Tagged: Interscope, Konvict Music, R. City, Rock City, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas | 13 Comments »
Music : Lydia – Todo A Su Tiempo
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008
This Puerto Rican born, Virgin Islands raised talent has a performance history as long and as varied as her musical influences. Lydia’s life has revolved around the arts from a very tender age…read more
Posted in Puerto Rican Virgin Islanders, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Music, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands | 1 Comment »
Music : Billy Blasta – Still Riding
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 3, 2008
Real recognize real and Billy Blasta is as real as they come. Straight out of “The Ghettos” of St. Thomas Paul M. Pearson Gardens to be specific, Blasta’s foundation is hood so he’s determine to take it back to the streets…read more
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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 : Maurice – Hollywood Status
Posted by coremagazinevi on May 2, 2008
Maurice is a talented R&B artist with a sultry voice and the looks to back it up. This rising star already has tracks on movie soundtracks: The Protector, Derailed, and Afro Samurai…read more
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