Celebrity Promotion in association with Rituals Coffee House, Subway and Fast Cash are giving St. Kitts and Nevis Massive an opportunity to witness home grown legendary artists that have entertained us for decades with their upbeat music, to reflect on the events of 2011 through the social commentary of Calypsonians, to sweat to the sumptuous rhythms of the best Soca, Reggae and Dance Bands in the Federation and to see where the Trail Blazers of 2011 plan to take us in 2012.
TICKET OUTLETS: B & D Ticket Outlet Fort Street, Judith Shop N Save, Tony Berry, Fraites N Son - Molineaux, B's Super Market - Sandy Point.
Advance Tickets $30.00, $40.00EC at Gate and $75.00EC for VIP (Premier Seating, Drinks and Finger Foods)
TICKET OUTLETS: B & D Ticket Outlet Fort Street, Judith Shop N Save, Tony Berry, Fraites N Son - Molineaux, B's Super Market - Sandy Point.
"From Antigua and Barbuda, this band represents high-energy, multiple-influenced, synthesizer-driven soca. Years of backing up popular Montserrat calypsonian "Arrow" and laid the groundwork for their solo debut.
Burning Flames has totally dominated the Antigua Carnival from 1985 to now (2008). Their music is influenced by calypso, reggae, funk, zouk and just about every other music genre. Formerly "endless vibration" known for playing more rock and roll than soca, Burning Flames, a soca band made up of brothers and cousins, started out playing background for Calypso Arrow. Songs Released 2011 Obeah, Happy Grass and She Want Iron
Ref.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Flames/137300467392?sk=info
MICK STOKES
"Though he has been retired for over 15 years, Stokes still managed to go out an move the crowd as if he were still in the business. He said he was glad for the opportunity given by the Music Festival because he felt he still had something in him as an individual artiste". "Stokes who has been in the music industry since 1969 and did his first track titled 'Jumping Jack' is also a prolific drummer and has played in bands in Greneda, Trinidad, St. Vincent, Saint Martin and other countries. He has been a key member of the band Group Impressions popularly known as GIs Brass for several years". Ref. http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/32342
KING SOCRATES
"... King Socrates Singer, songwriter, recording artiste, entertainer, and bandleader. Socrates has chosen the art of Calypso. He has won several Calypso King Competitions, "over fifteen" locally and regionally".
"...King Socrates is the winner of the 2009-2010 National Calypso Monarch winning his fifth national crown with an impressive 763 points. His two songs had a tremendous impact , "Let justice Reign" which spoke about the battles over boundaries changes—and the stalling of the electoral process," and "Real Health Scare," a song about the our health crises and the risks of obesity, diabetes, cancer etc." ..The long awaited "Best of King Socrates – My Music is Life, Is My Music" is out, however King Socrates is currently working on a new album which will have many great surprises". Ref. http://www.myspace.com/kingsocratesh
THE KORE
"With only a few months as a band, St. Kitts and Nevis' newest musical sensation, The Kore, has climbed the entertainment ladder with captivating musical arrangements and memorable performances. Following the band's launch in February of this year, residents and visitors alike, have realized the true talent and potential of the all-male group. This talent has come to light in a number of dynamic performances including: The band's official launch "Versatile Mayhem (February 19th 2011) - Busy Signal Show Nevis (February 26th 2011)". Ref. http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_1312669
KING AYATOLLAH
Dion Stevens also known as "King Ayatollah" has enjoyed a number of accolades during his long career in the Calypso arena. He has won the National Calypso Monarch title of St. Kitts and Nevis and been crowned Calypso King in 1996, 1999 and 2003. In 2004 Ayatollah was crowned King of the "Leeward Island Calypso Monarch Competition", a prestigious event in Anguilla that brings together the best Calypsonians in the Caribbean Region to battle in song for the honour of wearing the coveted Crown. King Ayatollah is well know for his emphatic songs; Three long years, Writing on the Wall, Bruise Our Knees, Bad Boy King and Kaiso Terrorist.
KING PUNGWA
"St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): King Pungwa was crowned the 2010-2011 National Calypso Monarch just before 1:00 o'clock Thursday morning. The last performer in the first round and the first to appear in the second, Pungwa made his mark in two dramatic presentations at the tightly-contested show.
"Though he has been retired for over 15 years, Stokes still managed to go out an move the crowd as if he were still in the business. He said he was glad for the opportunity given by the Music Festival because he felt he still had something in him as an individual artiste". "Stokes who has been in the music industry since 1969 and did his first track titled 'Jumping Jack' is also a prolific drummer and has played in bands in Greneda, Trinidad, St. Vincent, Saint Martin and other countries. He has been a key member of the band Group Impressions popularly known as GIs Brass for several years". Ref. http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/32342
"... King Socrates Singer, songwriter, recording artiste, entertainer, and bandleader. Socrates has chosen the art of Calypso. He has won several Calypso King Competitions, "over fifteen" locally and regionally".
"...King Socrates is the winner of the 2009-2010 National Calypso Monarch winning his fifth national crown with an impressive 763 points. His two songs had a tremendous impact , "Let justice Reign" which spoke about the battles over boundaries changes—and the stalling of the electoral process," and "Real Health Scare," a song about the our health crises and the risks of obesity, diabetes, cancer etc." ..The long awaited "Best of King Socrates – My Music is Life, Is My Music" is out, however King Socrates is currently working on a new album which will have many great surprises". Ref. http://www.myspace.com/kingsocratesh
"With only a few months as a band, St. Kitts and Nevis' newest musical sensation, The Kore, has climbed the entertainment ladder with captivating musical arrangements and memorable performances. Following the band's launch in February of this year, residents and visitors alike, have realized the true talent and potential of the all-male group. This talent has come to light in a number of dynamic performances including: The band's official launch "Versatile Mayhem (February 19th 2011) - Busy Signal Show Nevis (February 26th 2011)". Ref. http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_1312669
Dion Stevens also known as "King Ayatollah" has enjoyed a number of accolades during his long career in the Calypso arena. He has won the National Calypso Monarch title of St. Kitts and Nevis and been crowned Calypso King in 1996, 1999 and 2003. In 2004 Ayatollah was crowned King of the "Leeward Island Calypso Monarch Competition", a prestigious event in Anguilla that brings together the best Calypsonians in the Caribbean Region to battle in song for the honour of wearing the coveted Crown. King Ayatollah is well know for his emphatic songs; Three long years, Writing on the Wall, Bruise Our Knees, Bad Boy King and Kaiso Terrorist.
KING PUNGWA"St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): King Pungwa was crowned the 2010-2011 National Calypso Monarch just before 1:00 o'clock Thursday morning. The last performer in the first round and the first to appear in the second, Pungwa made his mark in two dramatic presentations at the tightly-contested show.
An enthusiastic crowd sang lustily along with the three-time title-holder with the distinctive voice during his first song, "Hang 'Em High." His presentation featured a prison, a gallows and a dramatic mock hanging; complete with the masked hang man, the preacher and the hooded criminal, his twitching body left swinging from the noose at the end of the song. In his second appearance, Pungwa sang "Take De Old Clothes Off;" a song that spoke to the hypocrisy of the clergy, and the need to shed the immorality and start anew. He controlled the stage jumping, and turning and spinning as he sang, near the end ripping of his dark garments with a dramatic flourish to reveal a white suit underneath.
King Pungwa won the title back-to-back in 2001 and 2002". Ref. http://www.winnfm.com/news2.asp?NewsID=5701Press Release (31/12/11)
"Soca Mi Crazy"
Marlene Phillips - Creation Family International
Email: creationfamilyinternational@gmail.com
