Nickeisha barnes biography examples
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Martin Bejerano
Grammy Nominated Musician
Associate Professor, University of Miami Frost School of Music
Praised for his “full and fluent style” by the New York Times, acclaimed pianist and composer Martin Bejerano has performed and recorded with numerous jazz luminaries, including his 20 year association with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award-winning drummer Roy Haynes, Christian McBride, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Ignacio Berroa, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, and Sammy Figueroa, performing at most of the major jazz clubs, festivals and venues around the world.
An award-winning bandleader, Martin’s own trio has performed at such notable venues as Symphony Space, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, The Jazz Gallery, Barquisimeto Jazz Festival, El Hatillo Jazz Festival, St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, Festival Miami, and Lucerne Piano Off-Stage Festival, and was featured on NPR’s “Jazz Set” series. He has received numerous composition grants from such
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Watch &#; Nickeisha Barnes
The Jamaica Observer&#;s Entertainment desk continues its daily Year In Review with people who made an impact during the year.
NICKEISHA BARNES
TEN years ago, Nickeisha Barnes became a familar face after placing second in the Digicel Rising Stars Competition.
She went off the radar for some time, but returned in with a debut album called Wounded In Love.
This year, she released an EP, Layers of My Soul, and the ballad Rock of Ages. The latter was released in November.
She told the Jamaica Observer that she sees the Saunjay Kerr-produced song as a potential hit.
“As a songwriter, I am not necessarily looking for a &#;breakout song&#;, but I can feel the special air that Rock Of Ages has about it. As a singer, performing on stage, there is a bigger connection happening with the audience with this song, and it tells me that it has mass appeal and can be a song to last for the ages,” she said.
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Interview with Cameal Davis
One of the prizes after winning the the Digicel Rising Stars competition includes two singles. One of these singles was produced by Shane Brown who also works closely with Mr. Germain at Penthouse, so when I went to work on the single that’s were inom was introduced to him. I thought to myself wow I’m in the presence of a well known and prestigious producer. I was very much honored.
What are the terms of your contract ?
We have not officially signed any contract but when we do it will be that of both management and producing.
We know you since you won the Digicel Rising Stars last year. Tell us how you lived this experience.
Wow ! Exciting ! Unbelievable ! Greatful ! These are just some of the words to describe my experience. From auditions throughout the competition, up until the end it had been one very new but wonderful