Dub poet and spoken word artist, Ras Mykkal has released his first music video. The title track “Steer Clear” was written in 2008 and the track and video were recorded in 2011. It is a follow-up to “Excuse Me, Mr. Speaker”, an anti-drunk driving songs, but taken from a different angle.
The outspoken poet has increasingly broadened his lyrics and commentary to subjects applicable to local and international issues and had seen it fitting to revisit the problem of drunk driving.
“Steer Clear” marks the second time Ras Mykkal has teamed up with music & video producer John Woolridge. The track features a number of talented Bermudians: Latosha Codrington and Francine Brown on vocals, and the young and multi talented poet and writer, Stephen Johnson. “Whency” Woolridge (brother to John) on Bass and Electric Guitar, John played all the other instruments, arranged, mixed and mastered the track.
“I am the Wind” – A depiction of the wind through meditations.
Onika Best is the drum. Produced by an elixir between Barbados, the Gem of the Caribbean, and Bermuda, a paradise seven hundred miles at at sea. She is the daughter of one of Bermuda’s finest dancers, and Barbados master drummer and performer, the late El Verno Del Congo B.C.H.
Devil’s Isles Ent presents a collection of remixes from De Stealth Ninja Chronicles Vol 2. Prod by Derek G. Featuring Remixes from some of Bermuda’s top producers – L. Francis Productions, Keemosabi, ChocBoyWndr & DJ Jussa Jus.
De Stealth Ninja Chronicles Vol 2 by producer Derek G. Simmons – download @ datpiff.com or @ mediafire.com
Devils Isles Entertainment is a collective of Bermuda’s finest musicians.
Librago is Stephan Johnstone’s “magnus opum” – his master piece to date. With a mix of thought provoking lyrics and soul invoking melodies this combination strikes a chord. Presented here in this playlist are 3 pieces from the 14 track album …
The love you project is the love that they feel. And the love that they feel is the love that is real. And the love that is real is the love that heals. Smile for a better day, smile let the pain away …
As we continue to expand this series to celebrate and support the endeavors of talented artists, our most prolific Brazilian singer/songwriter and volunteer, Fabiana Marcondes, will be featured at our next Griot Session. Fabiana, affectionately called Fabi, whom many Chewstick staff and supporters met during the first Retreat, in March, has become an integral part of our activities. She has not only come through to assist with set up and promotions of our flagship event, the Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session, but has also attended all three retreats and collaborated with a number of our most noted artists. Most recently Fabi was highlighted as the opening act for the Dewhurtz and Flexx’s Griot Session, on Friday November 11th. Here she shared a small preview of what she will be doing at her Griot Session. Sadly, Fabi will be leaving Bermuda to return to her home and her one true love, before the end of December, so that this occasion is bittersweet .. read more
Keith Caisey shares 3 most unusual instruments and explains the life force and cultural significance in the music. Keith is a world class percussionist with a career spanning over 3 decades and covering the globe. Keith has featured on over 200 albums and played live with musicians including:
The Rolling Stones
Led Zepplin
Inxs
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Arthur Connoly
Dennis Rousso
Vangellis
Johnny Halliday
Sun Ra
Doug parkinson
Slim Dusty
Keith is skilled in a huge variety of percussion instruments, including Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Djembe, Drumkit and many more.
Keith is an expert in the Digeridoo and was taught the 32 didgeridoo dialects by the Aboriginal people in Australia. Keith also builds and plays string instruments such as the Kora (African harp) and the Brazilian Berinbau.