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 ‘VI Culture’ 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: 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 BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, 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, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots, street | 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 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, chant, dancehall, reggae, roots | Tagged: Rafijah Siano | Leave a Comment »
Music: Ritical – Positivity
Posted by coremagazinevi on July 14, 2008
First out of the scene is Ritical, a singer from Virgin Gorda who has played throughout the Virgin Islands and scored several hits in his seven year career. Love is at the base of his music. Not romantic love or lustfulness — but the kind… read more
Posted in BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, 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, chant, dancehall, mixtapes, reggae, roots | Tagged: Ritical | 2 Comments »
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 »
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 BVI, BVI Artists, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Artists, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, hip hop, mixtapes, street | Tagged: Interscope, Konvict Music, R. City, Rock City, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas | 13 Comments »
Music : The Stalwart – Tony T
Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008
Tony T leaned back in his chair and replied confidently, “that inspiration comes directly from family”. He started explaining that his Dad was a deejay, and was well known for the end of the year parties out in Old TuTu… read more
Posted in DJs, St. Thomas, USVI, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Radio | Leave a Comment »
Music : A Powerful Mix – DJ Poppy Pops
Posted by coremagazinevi on April 5, 2008
I have strong ties to my Hispanic side; I can speak, read, and write in Spanish. I also worked for a while on a station in Puerto Rico. But family ties are not the only reason you would hear me speak Spanish on my show on Isle 95 FM. Unity is a crucial part to the development of any community… read more
Posted in Cruzan, DJs, Sound systems, St. Croix, USVI, VI Culture, VI Music, VI Personalities, Virgin Islanders, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Radio, Virgin Islands Sound Systems | Leave a Comment »
Commentary : French Heritage Museum – The Frenchtown Civic Organization
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 30, 2008
The French Town Civic Organization is a non-profit group that has been serving the French Town and surrounding communities for almost 50 years. Their services include: garbage pick up, street light maintenance, police protection, bus transportation, financial assistance, elderly benefit programs, and French West Indian heritage preservation… read more
Posted in French Heritage, Frenchtown, Museums, USVI, VI Arts and Crafts, VI Culture, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands History | Leave a Comment »
Commentary : Virgin Islands Callaloo – The Callaloo Poets
Posted by coremagazinevi on March 30, 2008
This compilation of poetry titled “V.I. Callaloo” has been published and is now available for sale at bookstores around the BVI and USVI. The idea for the book came about from the Callaloo concept: a complete meal with different flavors… read more
Posted in British Virgin Islands, VI Culture, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Poems, Virgin Islands Poetry, Virgin Islands Poets | Leave a Comment »
