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Valentine's Event 2010
Live Entertainment:
~Steelpan (by Traces members)
~Air Blaq
~Drummers
~J
~Errol Blackwood
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Traces Steelband members
Carol and Cheryl
Carol Taylor is a native of Guyana, South America and has made Canada her home since being a teenager. Coming from a musical family, she has played the steelpan for the past 10 years with Traces Steelband from Kitchener, Ontario. Carol also performs as a solo pannist on the single tenor pan and performs at Community and Corporate events, in Long Term Care Homes and Seniors’ Centres and at weddings.
Cheryl Dietrich, a native Canadian has a musical background and has been playing Double Seconds with Traces Steelband for the past 8 years. She joins Carol at most Community Events.
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Air Blaq
Air Blaq began writing poetry at the age of nine as a form of self-expression. He believes that everyone has been predestined to a specific job or purpose in life. Young, Old… Black, White… It doesn't matter. He uses his gifts to remind people that they have a purpose worth fulfilling.
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Drummers
Jason Cave brings over 19 years of drumming experience. He played with Toronto’s Roots Drummers for two years and has been a lead drummer with Ijo Vudu African Dance Co. for the past year and a half. He has also performed at Afrofest, Muthadi Drum Festival, Caribana, and Festival Banay'afrique
Gerima Harvey-Fletcher brings over 25 years of musical genius to everywhere that needs his drumming magic. He’s a dynamic soloist, a member of three bands and many musical relationships. |
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J
J brings us a blend of folk, acoustic soul and reggae. Mellow vibrations to bouncy groovy-ness, infused with conscious and uplifting lyrics. A message of our unity and love is present as J is dedicated to being a part of positive change. J arranged, produced and recorded his first self-titled album in late 2007. The Album was well received in the roots community and beyond.
Visit J's Myspace
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Errol Blackwood
Errol Blackwood has a voice full of richness and is a masterful bass player. Errol sings of struggle, love and life, all with the same positive feeling. Not only does he write excellent songs, but he has also masterminded video renditions of his material. A performance by Errol and his band Injah transcends mere playing, taking you on an appealing versatile and spiritual trip through the heartbeat of reggae. Visit Errol's site to read full bio |
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