My version of ‘Many Rivers To Cross’
A few months ago, I had the honour to perform for the Jamaican Nurses Association. Here is one of the songs I played.
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The Values of Black History Month
October is UK’s Black History Month. This year, the theme was, “standing firm in power and pride”. In this context, power is understood as leadership and positive influence in the community, whilst pride relates to embracing cultural identity and heritage.
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‘Kingston Town’ to celebrate Jamaica’s independence
On Wednesday 6th August, I took part of the civic flag raising ceremony to commemorate the independence of Jamaica. The event was organised by the Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham, and it took place at Victoria Square. We had good weather, the ceremony was beautiful, and I had the chance to play some of my favourite Caribbean songs.
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Commemorate with me the independence of Jamaica
On August 6th, 1962, Jamaica achieved its independence. To commemorate, the Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham organised a civic flag raising ceremony to take place tomorrow at Victoria Square. It will start at 9:30am in front of the Council House, and I will have the honour of being part of it.
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80 Years of Bob Marley
The 6th of February 1945 saw the birth of a man whose music transcended all barriers and borders: Bob Marley.
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Celebrating Jamaica On Windrush Day
Today is Windrush Day, when we commemorate the immigration on board of the HMT Empire Windrush. As a child of the generation of Jamaicans that arrived to the UK during that time, let me tell you about how the culture of the island permeates my daily life.
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See You Today At Victoria Square!
Children of The Windrush Generation Make Music
Millicent Stephenson explores the impact of the Windrush Generation on both her personal musical development, and on the development of music in the UK as a whole.
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Do You Know How Ruby Turner Started Her Music Career?
teresting themes, including: how to balance the mundane with the glamour of the stage, authenticity in the times of celebrity culture, and the different shapes and formats that artistic expression can take.
