My craft through the lens of Jasmin Carter
I met Jasmin Carter at a 50th birthday party for a lady called Vanessa. I was there to perform, and she, to take photos. She got some nice shots of me. What do you think?
Music in the UK
The Challenge of Stress Management
To ensure our wellbeing and the longevity of our careers, it is vital that we learn how to manage stress. There are several strategies that we can apply. Wishing to improve and complement my own methods, this year I took a stress management course taught by the Real Society of Musicians and put on by BAPAM.
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Good sound is not an accident
If you have ever attended one of my live shows, or have watched the videos on my YouTube channel, you probably have enjoyed my music without thinking about the quality of the sound. Ironically, that is the objective, in a way.
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Music that lifts us up
Whichever your preferred genre is, treat yourself to the music that lifts your mood this holiday season. Let’s finish this year on a high note!
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Performing Arts Medicine: A Vital Service
At first glance, the need for medicine aimed to creatives in the areas of music, dance, acting and live entertainment may not be clear. We are humans like everybody else, so what could we need that others don’t? What happens is that the demands of our job make us suceptible to ailments that aren’t as common in other industries.
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Save the date for The AJN Local Heroes and the Be Inspired Youth Gala & Awards
On Saturday 11th October 2025 (just two weeks from today!) the AJN Local Heroes and the Be Inspired Youth Gala & Awards will take place at the Holte Suite of the Aston Villa Football Club.
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Learning how to play a musical instrument can save your brain
If you think you’re too old to start learning how to play a musical instrument, I’m happy to tell you that you are wrong! Not only is it never too late to start, but doing so in your adulthood can actually protect your brain against cognitive decline associated with age, among other things.
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A dream come true: I saw Stevie Wonder live!
I had the opportunity to see Stevie Wonder perform live during his “Love, Light & Song UK Tour” this year. It was a FANTASTIC!
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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.
