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ANGEL - Princess of Lovers Rock
REAL NAME: Angel Shalome
BIRTH PLACE: St. Catherine, Jamaica
With a beautiful emotive voice that sways to the deep romantic pulse of Jamaica. Her seductive jazzy reggae/pop/soul alluring groove is hypnotic with an earthy sensuous tone. She has evolved from child vocal prodigy to acclaimed poet to legit grown-up pop singer, and her latest material reflects the wisdoms she's won en route. Over reggae-inflected dance-pop beats, Angel’s supple voice gives new tenderness and depth to time-tested themes of love and loss. Her lyrics are pure honest emotion that reaches audiences young and mature.
Angel (Shalome) who was once called ‘a child prodigy’ began her journey at an early age performing at national events, has achieved the milestone of having performed at National events including Keys to the City - tribute to outgoing American Ambassador Michael Sithoros, 'Miss Lou and Friends' - tribute to the Hon. Louis Bennett-Coverly (Ward Theatre) , Grand Gala (National Stadium, JA.), the only child to appear on 1st of the series 'Ward Theatre of Excellence', brought the house down at the Hackney Empire in the UK, to date is the youngest person to reach the finals of the National Song Competition and at age 13 and in that same year she was crowned Miss Jamaica Hal Jackson Talented Teen where she represented her country to a standing ovation for her rendition of 'Vision of Love’ at the Apollo Theatre, NY.
ANGEL's talents expand beyond music. A published songwriter, poet (USA), and amateur photographer (USA) she has had her works featured in books and has received an International Poet of Merit Award from the International Poetry Society.
ANGEL has traveled the world with hand picked international Reggae artists including Maxi Priest, Damian Marley, Nahki, Anthony B, The Gladiators, The Wailers Band to name a few. She has penned lyrics for other artistes including 'Bring Back the Love' for the international lady of Reggae Marcia Griffiths 40th anniversary album 'SHINING TIME' and 'Woman's Burden', theme song the 'Mother in Crisis' organization. She has appeared on countless recordings with artists like Gregory Issacs, Diana King, Anthony B, Buju Banton and Luciano to name a few; now re-focused on her solo musical strides, she has so far collaborated with Freddie McGregor, Jah Mason, Yeshembeth, Chino, Bunny Rugs, Jahmali, Sizzla and Yellowman.
ANGEL has written, recorded and released singles and appeared on compilations for label/distributors like Taxi (Ja), Jetstar (UK),Keyser Soze II (Japan), Penthouse (JA/USA) and Greensleeves (UK) compilation CD’s. Having worked with well known producers she has also maintained her career by establishing her own independent label and publishing company which allows her more control over her music.
ANGEL has traveled the world with hand picked international Reggae artists and this talented singer songwriter has written, recorded and released singles under different Reggae labels from Jamaica, USA, UK and Japan. She has appeared on Jetstar (UK), Dill-Ox Inta (UK) and Keyser Soze II (Japan) and Greensleeves (UK) compilation CD’s.
ANGEL's songs speak to many levels of love, life and imagination; enjoy this quiet yet forceful musical beauty. With the old hit makers and the new sky scrapers, Angel is set to make her biggest impact yet. Her lyrical content gives an eye into the person who is Angel; boundless creativity. ANGEL, 'a name to remember', her journey has only just begun. Get ready for the new era of female stardom.
BIRTH PLACE: St. Catherine, Jamaica
With a beautiful emotive voice that sways to the deep romantic pulse of Jamaica. Her seductive jazzy reggae/pop/soul alluring groove is hypnotic with an earthy sensuous tone. She has evolved from child vocal prodigy to acclaimed poet to legit grown-up pop singer, and her latest material reflects the wisdoms she's won en route. Over reggae-inflected dance-pop beats, Angel’s supple voice gives new tenderness and depth to time-tested themes of love and loss. Her lyrics are pure honest emotion that reaches audiences young and mature.
Angel (Shalome) who was once called ‘a child prodigy’ began her journey at an early age performing at national events, has achieved the milestone of having performed at National events including Keys to the City - tribute to outgoing American Ambassador Michael Sithoros, 'Miss Lou and Friends' - tribute to the Hon. Louis Bennett-Coverly (Ward Theatre) , Grand Gala (National Stadium, JA.), the only child to appear on 1st of the series 'Ward Theatre of Excellence', brought the house down at the Hackney Empire in the UK, to date is the youngest person to reach the finals of the National Song Competition and at age 13 and in that same year she was crowned Miss Jamaica Hal Jackson Talented Teen where she represented her country to a standing ovation for her rendition of 'Vision of Love’ at the Apollo Theatre, NY.
ANGEL's talents expand beyond music. A published songwriter, poet (USA), and amateur photographer (USA) she has had her works featured in books and has received an International Poet of Merit Award from the International Poetry Society.
ANGEL has traveled the world with hand picked international Reggae artists including Maxi Priest, Damian Marley, Nahki, Anthony B, The Gladiators, The Wailers Band to name a few. She has penned lyrics for other artistes including 'Bring Back the Love' for the international lady of Reggae Marcia Griffiths 40th anniversary album 'SHINING TIME' and 'Woman's Burden', theme song the 'Mother in Crisis' organization. She has appeared on countless recordings with artists like Gregory Issacs, Diana King, Anthony B, Buju Banton and Luciano to name a few; now re-focused on her solo musical strides, she has so far collaborated with Freddie McGregor, Jah Mason, Yeshembeth, Chino, Bunny Rugs, Jahmali, Sizzla and Yellowman.
ANGEL has written, recorded and released singles and appeared on compilations for label/distributors like Taxi (Ja), Jetstar (UK),Keyser Soze II (Japan), Penthouse (JA/USA) and Greensleeves (UK) compilation CD’s. Having worked with well known producers she has also maintained her career by establishing her own independent label and publishing company which allows her more control over her music.
ANGEL has traveled the world with hand picked international Reggae artists and this talented singer songwriter has written, recorded and released singles under different Reggae labels from Jamaica, USA, UK and Japan. She has appeared on Jetstar (UK), Dill-Ox Inta (UK) and Keyser Soze II (Japan) and Greensleeves (UK) compilation CD’s.
ANGEL's songs speak to many levels of love, life and imagination; enjoy this quiet yet forceful musical beauty. With the old hit makers and the new sky scrapers, Angel is set to make her biggest impact yet. Her lyrical content gives an eye into the person who is Angel; boundless creativity. ANGEL, 'a name to remember', her journey has only just begun. Get ready for the new era of female stardom.
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RWW FASHION FEATURE - 'BRIDGET SANDALS'
Novia McDonald-Whyte - Contributing editor Jamaica Observer
Sunday, December 07, 2003
Sandals designer Bridget say "Bridget sandals" in Jamaica and fashion watchers, as well as lovers of sexy leather straps, will smile the smug smile of those in the know. It has been, for Bridget Brown, (known by thousands as Bridget), a journey of twenty-odd years. The fact is, the leather soles of her sandals almost left her barefooted on several occasions. "It took me three years," Bridget tells SunDay to get my feet off the ground. I paid the price for not going to school. I had to endure artisans not cutting the leather properly, bad work attitude, sabotage, you name it, I went through it."
A baptism of fire, some might be tempted to add for the former Playboy Bunny. "I was a bunny between 1972 and 1977 at the Playboy Boscobel Beach," says Bridget, flashing her signature toothy smile, and still conscious of that bunny poise.
"Playboy was forced to close (no tourists were coming to Jamaica). I was forced to come back to Kingston. I had to find some means of survival. My first stop was G's One of a Kind -- an upscale boutique that sold one-of-a kind Italian shoes and clothing. I left that in May 1981, after Bob Marley's death. I sold pound-cloth for Carmen Brown of Karmen's Corner. "There I was with my scale underneath my arm, and my cushions at my side. I really never wanted to make sandals. I also made skull caps and crochet bags."
Start she did and never looked back. Bridget even found the time and finances to attend school in Milan. "I went to school out of curiosity. I wondered if I was doing something wrong. Little did I know that I was in fact doing something right. My customers are happy, the sandals are fitting right, and I, too, am satisfied. I admire what I am doing."
No idle boast. Bridget Sandals were on the runway at New York Fashionweek, and Caribbean Fashionweek. Bridget Sandals are in Barbados, St Kitts, Antigua, Lincoln Avenue, South Beach (Miami), in the Village (New York) and at Controversy -- Battersea London.
Come next season, there's the possibility of a shipment to Japan, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Dallas.
"You have to be skilfull to survive. It has been a 20-year fight for survival. It's a struggle to maintain quality, confidence, style, craftsmanship. Finally, you have to have integrity in business."
As the chat comes to an end and Bridget does that Bridget walk towards her taxi, and there's a feeling that the very best is still to come from this beautiful sister.
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