CORE Magazine

Music: Jam Tyme – Keepers of the Flame

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:36:51 +0000

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

Music: Revalation – Serious Matters

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:33:41 +0000

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

Music: Rafijah Siano – Youngest Veteran

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:29:31 +0000

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

Music: Ritical – Positivity

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:26:09 +0000

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

Music: Rashawn Ross – Versatile

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:20:54 +0000

Rashawn Ross was first introduced to music in the 3^rd 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

Music: Ron Blake – Mastering the Art

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:16:18 +0000

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

Cover Story: R. City – Rock City – Inevitable

coremagazinevi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:08:23 +0000

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

Music : Lady Passion – The Passion of Life

coremagazinevi — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:37:19 +0000

I speak on what I know, and what I go through because I am only human, and I know that somebody else out there is going through either what I am going through, or what I have been through, and need to know they are not alone…read more

Music : Aaron Parillon – Get to Know

coremagazinevi — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:03 +0000

10 things you should know about Aaron Parillon formerly “Grime-A” Hustlaz Ministry. I’m the New Breed of Hip Hop. I’m so focus on music I listen to beats all day…read more

Music : Lydia – Todo A Su Tiempo

coremagazinevi — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:32:40 +0000

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