For Immediate Release
Grenada Day Festival unmasks its entertainment Roster for 2015 - leading the pack is its very own Entertainment Committee Members who are also Toronto' Top Entertainers of Grenadian Descent. Approximately 8000 people are expected to attend this festival.
(Toronto, ON- July 10, 2015) Grenada Day
Festival taking place on August 22, 2015 at Coronation Park (Eglinton &
Keele) in Toronto promises fun,
excitement and an elaborate cultural showcase for the entire family. The
entertainment segment of the festival is produced by leading Toronto-Grenadian
Artists/performers and they will be leading by example this season. The group
comprise:
Team Leader, KennyC, is One of Toronto’s fastest rising
Reggae/Soca Artist. His songs are played
on radio stations in Germany, USA, Spain, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. A
natural born singer, at the age of fifteen, his boyhood friends in the village
of Paradise, St. Andrews, Grenada. W.I. affectionately nicknamed him "Bob
Marley" Many KennyC fans say his
soca songs reminds them of "Mighty
Sparrow" & "Lord Kitichener.
As a Caribbean man KennyC
has a deep love for both REGGAE & SOCA genres so naturally his first
album: LONGTIME COMING contained a mixture of Reggae and Soca. Three songs from
that album: "RUN KIRANI RUN", "FEEL SO GOOD" and
"SWEET GRENADA" are solid
hits. His second Album: Live Life (strictly
Reggae) - 2014, The album boost
hit single: "Thank you Jah" among others and fans can expect to see
an amazing performance by KennyC on Grenada Day.
Stage Manager, Delee, started out his musical
journey in Grenada at the age of ten as a mouth organ player in a scratch band
with a box bass, a scratcher and a milk pan player. From this rudimentary
beginning he moved on to Harmony Brass as a drummer/vocalist. By 1979 he had
co-written the 1979 Grenada March song STAND UP GRENADA. two years later he
joined the Grenada police Band where he expanded his repertoire of musical
skills to include those of a second trumpeter.
Delee set out for
Canada in 1986 to broaden his musical horizons, and played with the bands
import and the Relatives as a drummer/vocalist. Also he has performed with
Baron, Calypso Rose, and Ajamu among other oustanding artists. He continued to
hone his composition, arranging and engineering skills and built his first home
recording studio.
After releasing
three discs in the last five years, Delee is well on his way to accomplishing
his vision that one day he will be a well known artist/producer of original
high quality music.
Committee Member: Donald John Thomas also known as Flying Gaybo, born in St. Georges,
Grenada is a Soca and Reggae artist known to bring out the soul in his music.
While his music career started in 2003, his passion for music has always been a
part of him. Flying Gaybo is focused on bringing new age music to his audience,
while keeping the roots from his Grenadian culture in the music.
Moving to Canada in 1992, Flying Gaybo
continues to visit Grenada every year to participate in the Grenada
International Soca Monarch. This multi-talented artist has been busy writing
and composing songs with his producer Ossie Gurley and performing his groovy
hits including ‘Wuk It’, ‘I Know What You Want’, ‘She Country’, and ‘Wine one
Me’ and may more; not only in Grenada, but in many major cities in North
America.
With 4 albums released to date, Flying Gaybo
continues to take over the scene while bringing energy to his performances that
will keep you on your feet, dancing to the soul of his music
"Gentlemantimo"
a.k.a Timo(Timothy
Campbell) Started his musical-career in 1983 as Singer,Songwriter,performing
Artist. He and his Brother George Campbell release their all time greatest Hit
"Till The Soil" in Trinidad and Tobago performing at
Bars,Clubs,Arenas including Sparrow's Hideaway and on radio,TV, newspapers
across the country.
"Till The Soil" is now one of GRENADA'S best known agricultural theme song for the past 30 years.
Gentlemantimo has other hits to his credit " Someone In Love" release in Trinidad in 1994. World cup cricket song- "Mama How Much Runs To Go".Juanita,and others release in Grenada. He is also a long standing member of ( cott) copyright organization of Trinidad and Tobago for the past 20 years. Being born and Being born and raised in Grenada he has done his fair share in making his country and fans proud with his musical talent.
"Till The Soil" is now one of GRENADA'S best known agricultural theme song for the past 30 years.
Gentlemantimo has other hits to his credit " Someone In Love" release in Trinidad in 1994. World cup cricket song- "Mama How Much Runs To Go".Juanita,and others release in Grenada. He is also a long standing member of ( cott) copyright organization of Trinidad and Tobago for the past 20 years. Being born and Being born and raised in Grenada he has done his fair share in making his country and fans proud with his musical talent.
Committee Member: Leon Spice i s one of Toronto's hottest cover artist. He sings all
different genres of music. Fans can expect to see Leon performing at casino's, clubs, private
parties and many more functions throughout North America. Leon occasionally
goes on international tours
Committee Member: PJP (Peter John Phillip) Runs one of the most successful Export business -
shipping to Grenada and other islands. His music career may have very well
begun from singing beautiful renditions of cover songs to his clients as he
collected their barrels. Some credit PJP success in the export business from
getting repeat calls from clients wanting to hear more of PJP beautiful voice
and renditions. Peter is a well know Jazz singer in the Grenadian Community. He
has performed at several functions and festivals. PJP has a knack of putting
his own spin on many world renowned Songs - making them delightful and lively.
PJP also creates his own sweet music.
Committee Member: Hudson George is a well known columnist, he started his singing career as a poet through the power of the
word in poetry, he was introduced into music, by a Caribbean music
producer. . Presently, he is mixing music with spoken word as a
Griot. His music is Griot music because he always tell a story with
rhythm and verse music. In addition, Hudson George is the first Grenadian
artist in Toronto .to make a popular song. The song is called Victoria
Bus. It is still popular.
In addition fans can expect to see:
Dancers, Drummers, Steel Band, Shotrknee, cultural performers and Grenada national sensations - visiting
artists: Muddy, Mandela, Squeezy, Tangla
& Lavaman
The festival begins at 10 am while
the official opening ceremony is scheduled at 2pm - Entertainment is
accelerated thereafter , winding down to the closing act at 9pm. The closing act will be monumental and should bring a surge
of joy to many hearts
Members
of the Press are encouraged to come and witness
firsthand Grenada Day 2015 cultural and sensational extravaganza.
A press booth is provided for all approved members
of the press and light refreshments will
be served.
Contact:
Carol Calliste
Phone: 905-582-5386
Entertainment Committee
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