Amin McCartney
Amin “Meenie Man” McCartney, one of our more popular dee-jays, provides our listeners with a great variety of music and entertainment in the afternoon. He is the host of shows such as “The After work Jam ”, “New Vibe”, “The Hit Factory” and The Madhouse, . Meenie Man is also highly sought after as host many major concerts in the TCI. He is the craziest thing on two feet and the dance is crazier than Beenie man. Anyway Meenie is Meenie and you can’t hate him you just have to look and laugh of him.
He shoots hoops but cannot basketball, he cannot swim but he can play pool. The Girls Dem Sugar is the man with the funniest laugh in the Heineken Book of World record.
Look out for Amin with his new program Meenie's Block Party, Saturdays at 7pm starting in February 2012.
Tropical Soul
Popular local band tropical soul album,Turks and Caicos I love you,has been getting good reviews from music lovers locally and all over the world.The album features several pieces which are local hits.These hits are,Barsey yard,Brand new day,Turks and Caicos I love you and wanna party.
Island memories of tropical soul which dated back around 1988 when the band was orginally formed by Max Clare, Crayton Ewing, Lou Clare,and Leo Jones.The band was feature regularly at the Alfred's place Restaurant in Providenciales.
Today Tropical soul enjoys new birth with its newest members Kelci Talbot(keyboardist), Carlon Bassette (guitarist) and Max Clare (lead vocalist,drummer).All very talented musicians breathing new life into Tropical soul band.The band is releasing their new cd by the end of 2006.The best pieces of evidence in support of their efforts are performances at Places such as Anacaona Restaurant at Grace Bay Club.
The residents and visitors of TCI can look forward to much more music from Tropical soul band.
T Plus
Livingston Penn (born January 15 1986) better known by his stage name “T-Plus” is an artist destined to prove his unique talents. As music discovered him he began to mold himself into the sound you hear before you.
At the age of 12, T-Plus moved to the United States with his mother and two sisters in a pursuit of a better life, as he got older he began to develop an interest in music rapping, writing, and making beats for artists. By 2001, he released his first album “Luv of the Game,” which headlined in his community, followed by a follow up album titled “2nd Verse,” which gave him the recognition he needed to take his music career to the next level.
In 2003 by the age of 16, he was signed to record label (M.A.D.E Records) and started doing shows performing at various clubs and concerts, sharpening his skills on the mic. With M.A.D.E. Records releasing a Mixtape called “Made Squad,” T-Plus was quickly given the image he was looking for.
Forming his own company called Tha Bureau, T-Plus went on to produce countless albums for himself and others including: Guess who made it out, In My Street Clothes, Phenomenon, Throwback Files The Mixtape, Algebra, and Bout Time Vol.1, to name a few, and he worked with many artists and producers including: Amoure, A-Dub, Jago, Lil Flick, Jaye Cush, Keem Hype, Chilla Jr., and Tuff Luck, amongst several others. Traveling overseas, he performed at the 2008 Turks and Caicos Music Festival where he shared the stage with Lionel Richie, T-Pain, T.I and Ne-Yo.
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Stanley Roots
Stanley Roots, With cool vibes and hot rhythm Stanley Roots Band play the most melodic Reggae and Soca around. Stanley's Band has been entertaining audiences for some time now with polished and exciting performances. The eight piece band is composed of international artists from throughout the Caribbean.
Stanley Roots Band kicks rhythm for the multi-cultural audiences that pack bars, nightclubs and arenas throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Along with performing their outdoor concerts to audiences of thousands, the band has shared a stage with such artists as, Freddie Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Judy Mowatt, GQ R&B band, The Wailers, Tito Puente, R & B singer "Joe", Dougie Fresh and "10,000 Maniacs". Some other notable performances included playing for then first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at a retreat in Princeton, NJ. Another performance placed Stanley Roots and his band in front of Governor Pataki headquarters in Albany, New York. He entertained over 50,000 Union Members for 3 hours. The band also traveled to Baltimore, Maryland at the convention center to entertain 12,000 supporters of then presidential candidate, Howard Dean. They have appeared on TV show " Good Day New York" and the NYC channel "11" show "Rolanda". Most recently, Stanley Roots and the Band played outdoors on New Years Eve 2005 at the famous ELBO ROOM in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The prominent owner's of the ELBO, the Penrod family, had Las Olas Blvd blocked off in what was an extravaganza of music with The Stanley Roots Band headlining for over 10,000 delirious fans.
Stanley Roots last CD "It's Christmas Time" has three songs that comprise a joyous mix of Reggae, Jazz, and Soul and includes a tribute in memoriam to the victims of September 11, 2001. Stanley is currently working on a new album set for release in the summer of 2006.
Stanley Roots Band continues to entertain audiences worldwide. Their goal is to travel anywhere that provides an audience looking for professional international artists who can really "light it up". IRIE AND ONE LOVE!!
Sounds of Sax
Jervon, a native of the Turks & Caicos Islands, developed a keen interest in music during his high school years. His first musical expressions began with the drums, however, he later developed a special interest in the saxophone as a result of his fascination with it's unique shape, size and key arrangement. After just one year of lessons covering basic theory and practice, he became the Tenor Saxophonist for his school marching band. He became famous among the school's faculty and staff, and further, his community at large for his stellar performances at the school's special events.
Throughout the years Jervon continued his performances at special school events, church events, weddings and other private functions.
In 2004 he founded a one man band "Sounds of Sax" and began performing on a professional level. His music is predominantly jazz, but also offers a variety of other flavors such as R&B, Soul, Reggae, Classical, and Calypso.
He has provided musical entertainment for locally hosted events such as: The World Travel Awards, Beaches Star Awards, The Ultra Awards, Ernst & Young cocktail party, National Cancer Society Banquets, Crime Stoppers Banquet, and the Provo Summer Festival. His most recent performance has been at the "Making Waves" reception hosted by the Turks & Caicos Government at the Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, New York.
His soul stirring, provocative notes can frequently be heard at upscale resorts such as the Amanyara and The Palms, where he is a regular provider of musical entertainment.
Jervon attributes his success firstly to God, secondly to his parents for allowing him to pursue music as an extra curricular activity and finally his wife and daughter for being a constant source of strength and inspiration.
Ripsaw Band
The Lively Rakooneers is the amalgamation of two bands - The Lively Stones and Tell & The Rakooneers.. Tell & The Rakooneers was formed in 1994. This band was the brainchild of Correy Forbes and Italian Resort Manager Mr. Davide Monti. Davide wanted to provide his clients with a night of local culture. With this in mind he asked the managers of various departments to organize a culture show to be displayed once or twice weekly at his resort. The director of security Telvin Misick and the restaurant and bar manager Correy Forbes immediately called on five other staff members to form a "Rake and Scrape" band. Their name "Rakooneers" is a derivation of their original name "Raker-neers." One of the original members of the band was an Italian musician/cartoonist. Roberto was his name. Roberto drew a cartoon image of Telvin Misick playing the drums, on the kick he inscribed the name 'Tell and the Rakooneers.' The rest is History.
The band's manager, Correy Forbes had released two solo albums prior to the formation of Tell & The Rakooneers. His first album spun out local hits such as 'Brokenhearted Linda', 'Save The Children Now' and 'I' ve Got a Crush on J.&J.' (Janet Jackson)" His second album, with a Christmas theme, produced such hits as, 'Are you ready for Christmas?', "Santa Claus was Broke last year!" and the immensely popular standard "I miss my granddaddy on this Christmas day.". With a track record like that it was hardly a wonder that the band went into the studio less than two months after their inception to record their first album. This album (Ripsaw A-Go-Go) was released on December 17th, 1994.
The album "Ripsaw A-G0--Go" has been the vehicle that took Tell and the Rakooneers to three countries, Canada, USA and Denmark. From 1995 to 1997 they have staged twenty eight (28) international concerts. They were the subject of many outstanding reviews printed by a number of American, Canadian and local newspapers and magazines. They were interviewed on two major cable network shows. One of them, Roget's Cable in Ottawa Ontario and the other K16CO in Garfield/Alexandria Minnesota.
Perhaps one of their greatest claim to fame was when they made an appearance at the Legislative Assembly Of Ontario. The Speaker introduced them to the assembly as delegates from the Turks & Caicos Islands and also guest of the Hon. Gary Fox. Earlier that week the band who played at a charity event in West Lake, Ontario, was awarded a certificate of thanks and appreciation for a wonderful performance.
In 1998 the band started production of their 2nd album "Rippin round the world". The project commenced in Ottawa at Distortion Sounds Studios. (It is here that Alanis Morrisette made her first hit album.) Parts of the album were also recorded in Toronto and Miami. In 1997 Tell & The Rakooneers launched their own band magazine, aptly called "Rakooroos News." This magazine proved to be an advertising bonanza for the band and the companies who placed advertisements in this magazine. During their recent North American Tour concert revelers, and die hard "Rakaroos" gathered around the band during breaks to have their magazines autographed.
Marvin Henfield
Mr. Henfield's career in entertainment covers a forty year span. He has grown along the way from a young singer with a remarkable voice, to band member, leader, solo entertainer to night club proprietor and show producer. Along the way Mr. Henfield has inspired numerous Bahamian, Caribbean and other international entertainers. In 1978 he took the band High Voltage on their extended overseas trip. High Voltage is known as today's award winning, platinum recording group Baha men. Marvin Henfield has performed in Europe, Latin American, the Caribbean, the United States, and of course, the Turks and Caicos Islands. He produced the first native review for Disney Cruise Line, on Treasure Island, Abaco, Bahamas.
Now taste what music lovers the world over have long waited for. The newest CD album by the world-renowned entertainer Marvin Henfield Back again on CD after a 10 year sabbatical from recording. But still exploding onstage live all over the globe from New York to Bahamas to Turks and Caicos. Mr Henfield has performed along with some of history's greatest performers like Tom Jones, Melba Moore, Johnny Mathis, Chick Correa, and Ben E. King, just to name a few.
This, his latest venture entitled "Looking Back" is by far one of his greatest. While keeping his natural Caribbean flavor Marvin seems to address the needs of the younger listener with his 6-track masterpiece. After 40 successful years in the industry, we should expect no less.
Marblez
Mr. "Down In Turks & Caicos" aka Marblez, a young veteran in the world of hip-hop, has brought his U.S flavor of music to the Caribbean. Marblez, who was born in Hollywood, currently resides between Pennsylvania and Providenciales, as he puts it "I have the best of both of worlds". Presently he is implementing all that he has learned about entertainment and the music business in the United States and applying it in the islands.
Marblez has been a student of the game since he could read and write, but began writing and recording music at the age of 14. Since his teenage years, he has written and produced hundreds of records and counting. Some of his many performances includes, The House of Blues in L.A, Millersville University in PA, Five Spot in Philadelphia, and Club Flow in Philadelphia PA.
Marblez is not only a performer and composer, but also a producer for other hip-hop and R&B artist. While in Los Angeles in 2000, Marblez collaborated with NBA Star Kobe Bryant on a track for his album.
The Prince Of The Caribbean aka Marblez, plans to expose his hit single "Down In Turks & Caicos" all over the globe. "BET, MTV, VH1, and Tempo get ready, I'm representing T.I to the fullest".
Lyndon Crayton Ewing
Produced, wrote and performed on new release in 2008 -Life Goes On- Currently playing internationally on radio stations in New York and New Jersey.
Opened for Steele Pulse, Ludricis and Frantasia at Turks and Caicos 2007 Music Festival
Released in 2005 Caribbean’s Pearl for Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and have produced many other patriotic songs.
Released in 1996 in Association with Iguana Records -Everyman
Performed at numerous international venues.
Have played in bands such as Tropical Soul – Turks and Caicos
Started singing at age 5, was a member of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Band. His music is well known throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Ludwina Adenika Tawana Fulford
Ludwina Adenika Tawana Fulford was born in Nassau Bahamas on June 15th 1984 to proud parents, Hubert and Beatrice Fulford of the Turks & Caicos Islands. To her parents, Ludwina is truly a gift from God and already they are experiencing the blessings that she brings to their lives and the lives of those with whom she comes into contact.
From very early it was evident that Ludwina would develop a passion for singing. At the age of 3 years she began singing in church and later participating in various school and community functions. Dwina loves the Lord and has a desire to serve Him in any area that He calls her to. One way of showing her love for the Lord is through her singing which she does with spirit and passion. As her singing career began to blossom she began singing with her Dad in their local church in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands.
Many other opportunities were presented and Ludwina was able to join the Turks & Caicos Islands Cultural Group. As such she had the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida to perform at the Millennium Celebrations, and later that year, she was able to perform at the Millennium Dome in London.
During the summer of 1999 Ludwina traveled to Trinidad where she was able to get some formal training with Bernadette Roberts. This undertaking proved to be very helpful as over those few months of training Ludwina’s tonal quality improved. Under the direction of Mr. Paul Tucker and later Mrs. Cheryl Lyons, Ludwina was able to participate in her school choir.
In 2003 Ludwina moved to Tulsa OK to attend Oral Roberts University. During that time she was involved in the campus Music Ministry and the gospel group Souls A’Fire. It was during this time that she became exposed to a wide range of music and her love for music intensified. She later joined the praise and worship team at Revelation Revealed Truth Evangelistic Center (RRTEC.)
Ludwina has a heart of gold and an undying love for the things of God. It is her desire to further pursue her musical career and proclaim the goodness and the glory of God through song.