'even the newest stars are honored'
Carol Gonzalez
REAL NAME: Carol Gonzalez
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Carol Gonzalez the former Resident Magistrate Judge who recently resigned after 9 years of service on the bench - officially launched her singing career last week with the release of her album entitled 'The Music in Me'.
Hosted at the luxurious Terra Nova Hotel on Sept 27th the launch was an elaborate pool side show featuring the likes of Dean Frazer, Chantelle Ernandez and the “Beware” chanter himself Tarrus Riley. Dressed in a tastefully elegant red garment Gonzalez strutted her beauty boldly to the large audience of friends and family who were all overjoyed to see her in action. Singing and grooving to the sounds of a live band she displayed great vocal control in many of her high pitched renditions of 70’s and 80’s classic hit records that was molded with applauding cheers.
After years of back burning her singing abilities Gonzalez gave in and did what many of her co-workers still can’t comprehend, she walked away, not just from a job but from a highly successful profession. A passionate lover of music the 47-year-old mother of two daughters admits she grappled with the thought of saying goodbye for good but was supported by her husband to pursue her musical craving. Her latest single 'How Come How Long' which speaks to the extensive exploitation and abuse of women in relationship has a deep embracive sound. Coupled with a more refined jazzy reggae rhythm she soulful takes charge in delivering the intended message. Gonzalez who displays a diva like presence on stage is a seasoned performer, who have done several charity presentations with a few Broadway and Club sets internationally.
Her stage presence were strong and commanding, as she paused several times during her set to interacting with the crowd. Tossing jokes at several high profiled members of the judicial courts seated among the guests she screamed “Gimmie some noise everybody” “it’s alright”. Among the noted guests in attendance was former Sportscaster Ian Andrew, journalist Winford Williams, singer Heather Cummings and former artist manager Cleveland Forbes.
Now progressing as a newcomer with trained experience in music Mrs. Carol Gonzalez Dacosta has the intended buzz she desired. Well known at the Yallas Court House she now ventures into a highly competitive entertainment industry. Under the management of her associated label Dacosta Records she purposefully takes mic in hand to sing songs of love, pain and happiness.
BIRTH PLACE:
Carol Gonzalez the former Resident Magistrate Judge who recently resigned after 9 years of service on the bench - officially launched her singing career last week with the release of her album entitled 'The Music in Me'.
Hosted at the luxurious Terra Nova Hotel on Sept 27th the launch was an elaborate pool side show featuring the likes of Dean Frazer, Chantelle Ernandez and the “Beware” chanter himself Tarrus Riley. Dressed in a tastefully elegant red garment Gonzalez strutted her beauty boldly to the large audience of friends and family who were all overjoyed to see her in action. Singing and grooving to the sounds of a live band she displayed great vocal control in many of her high pitched renditions of 70’s and 80’s classic hit records that was molded with applauding cheers.
After years of back burning her singing abilities Gonzalez gave in and did what many of her co-workers still can’t comprehend, she walked away, not just from a job but from a highly successful profession. A passionate lover of music the 47-year-old mother of two daughters admits she grappled with the thought of saying goodbye for good but was supported by her husband to pursue her musical craving. Her latest single 'How Come How Long' which speaks to the extensive exploitation and abuse of women in relationship has a deep embracive sound. Coupled with a more refined jazzy reggae rhythm she soulful takes charge in delivering the intended message. Gonzalez who displays a diva like presence on stage is a seasoned performer, who have done several charity presentations with a few Broadway and Club sets internationally.
Her stage presence were strong and commanding, as she paused several times during her set to interacting with the crowd. Tossing jokes at several high profiled members of the judicial courts seated among the guests she screamed “Gimmie some noise everybody” “it’s alright”. Among the noted guests in attendance was former Sportscaster Ian Andrew, journalist Winford Williams, singer Heather Cummings and former artist manager Cleveland Forbes.
Now progressing as a newcomer with trained experience in music Mrs. Carol Gonzalez Dacosta has the intended buzz she desired. Well known at the Yallas Court House she now ventures into a highly competitive entertainment industry. Under the management of her associated label Dacosta Records she purposefully takes mic in hand to sing songs of love, pain and happiness.
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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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