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New Video, New CD, New appearances – Quito and the Edge

BVIMUSIC — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:59:22 +0000

Quito Rymer and The Edge have released a new Video of Quito’s original song Reggae Express. You can watch the new video here: Reggae Express – Quito and The Edge. !

The band has also recently released their new LIVE album! It is now available online >>here<< and features live tracks from their appearance at the . . . → Read More: New Video, New CD, New appearances – Quito and the Edge

Toots & The Maytals Country Roads

BVIMUSIC — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:58:59 +0000

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group and one of the best knownska and reggae vocal groups. According to Sandra Brennan at Allmusic, “The Maytals were key figures in reggae music. Formed in the early 1960s when ska was hot, the Maytals had a reputation for having strong, well-blended voices and a seldom-rivaled passion for their music. Frontman Hibbert’s soulful style . . . → Read More: Toots & The Maytals Country Roads

Virgin launches Branson-shaped ice cube

BVIMUSIC — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:49:44 +0000

Awesome branding idea from Branson. Click the image to read the full article.

Burning Spear – Thousands of People

BVIMUSIC — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:10:40 +0000

Brand New Second Hand

BVIMUSIC — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:38:27 +0000

This is how reggae is supposed to sound. Happy Friday everyone!

Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), was a Jamaican reggae musician who was a core member of the band The Wailers (1963–1974), and who afterward had a successful solo career as well as being a promoter ofRastafari.

Peter Tosh was born in Grange Hill, Jamaica, an . . . → Read More: Brand New Second Hand

Brian Neale’s New Album Ready for Download!

BVIMUSIC — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:58:29 +0000

Brian Neale’s New Album “Livin’ The Life” is available for download right now! Definitely check it out HERE!

Brian is a bvimusic.com favorite and a regular at many bars and cool hangout spots in the BVI and elsewhere.

Davy Jones, Monkees’ Heartthrob, Dies at 66

BVIMUSIC — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:57:01 +0000

Davy Jones, the pint-size singer for the Monkees perhaps best known for singing “Daydream Believer,” died on Wednesday at his home in Indiantown, Fla. He was 66.

The cause was a heart attack, according to the medical examiner’s officer there and a spokeswoman for the singer.

Rest In Peace.

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Jazz Weekend on Virgin Gorda – Details!

BVIMUSIC — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:42:26 +0000

Detailed flyer from the Jazz Weekend happening this weekend on Virgin Gorda!

Burning Spear – Friends

BVIMUSIC — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:53:40 +0000

You’ll love this song, Friends by Burning Spear… why you ask? Because it’s awesome. Winston Rodney, OD (born 1 March 1945), also known as Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer and musician. Burning Spear is known for his Rastafari movement messages. Read More at Wikipedia

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Jazz on the Hill – St. Mary’s School, Virgin Gorda

BVIMUSIC — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:36:15 +0000

Friday March 2nd – Caribbean Fusion Evening featuring Elan Parle from Trindad. The event is at St. Ursula’s Community Centre and commences at 7.30p.m. Tickets are $40 which includes wine and tapas.

Saturday March 3rd – Jazz on the Hill outdoor concert…commences at 6.30pm in the St. Mary’s Pavilion, Virgin Gorda. Acts include: Jeremy . . . → Read More: Jazz on the Hill – St. Mary’s School, Virgin Gorda