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Event Archive - TANYA STEPHENS, Blitz the Ambassador, Elaine Lil' Bit Shepherd
Thu. July 11th 2013 @ Ship Point (Inner Harbour) Victoria BC
5pm - 10pm doors at 4:30
23.50 Early Bird
Presented by: Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
Reviews
No articles have been linked to this profileTANYA STEPHENS (Dancehall/Reggae/R&B/Folk)
Tanya Stephens is that rare outta order gal pickney who’s proved to the dancehall frat that she’s meant for more than decorating men’s rhymes with smooth background harmonies. Gangsta Blues, Tanya’s fifth CD (VP Records), is raw, rebellious, and authentic, confirming her position at the top of the dancehall game with a vivid display of her ... more info
Blitz the Ambassador (Rap/Jazz/Afro-beat)
other sites: myspace
A blindingly bright clarity drives Blitz the Ambassador. With a spot-on sense of flow, he name-checks Basquiat and Lumumba, evokes lovelorn sighs on Accra Buses, emigre alienation, history’s shadows. All set to swirls of brass, distorted guitars, and the crackle and pop of old amplifiers. With a lightning-fast mind, the political boldness of Ch... more info
Elaine Lil' Bit Shepherd (Reggae/Hip Hop/R&B)
Elaine “Lil’Bit” Shepherd born in Bahrain, began performing at a young age. In 1997 she immigrated to Vancouver BC, Canada with her family, where she continued to develop her musical talents, transferring and blending the sounds of her origins with the West Coast Canadian vibes she met. Blessed with a confident voice and creative ability, Lil... more info
