Moments in Virgin Islands History: Artists Who’ve Made History
This Month we celebrate "Virgin Islands History Month," A Month dedicated to the people who've made history in a significant way. We've celebrated many people who've made a contribution to society with their dedication to the Virgin Islands and their loyalty. Music is a major part of our history and culture, everyday we strive to make the world know who we are. Music flows through our islands, and the veins of our artists and musicians. Many of our artists have ventured of from the islands to the mainlands to make a name for themselves and to also put us on the map. Today we recognize them as pioneers.
Here are a list of Local Artist who ventured of to the mainland, put on the map and became successful:
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Timothy and Theron Thomas
Timothy and Theron Thomas are a dynamic duo from the beautiful island of St. Thomas U.S.V.I. These brothers began their music journey in 2003. They're known as the song writing and record producing team. The duo has worked with their fair share of artists, producing the hottest tracks out today. They're also artists and have had an amazing music career thus far. It wasn't always easy for the two, in fact when they began their music journey they were tested in so many ways in the industry but they never gave up faith. Recently Timo and Theron received the keys to the city and had a celebration in their honor. Today their one of the biggest names in the industry and they represent the Virgin Islands with pride. For that they deserve to be part of Virgin Islands history and to be spoken and passed on from generation to generation.
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"Dezarie" Reggae Artist
Dezarie is a Reggae artist, born on the island of St. Croix, USVI. She began her musical journey at a church right here in her hometown. She sang in church because she had too and she often sang in school for fun. She later migrated to to Atlanta for a chance to become the force of nature that she's known for today. In 2001 she was recognized as Atlanta's best new artists. She wanted to put music out there that was meaningful, and what better way to do it then through Reggae Music. She still performs today and paved away for so many female artists trying to be heard right here in the Virgin Islands.
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Neal Creque "Jazz Pianist"
Neil Creque, who is now deceased, was an American Organist. He was born on the island of St. Thomas U.S.V.I. His central location was Cleveland area, as a professor of music. He was discovered after a music session. Neal later released 3 solo albums in 1972, he often played in Ohio until his death. Although he was short lived, his talent still lives on today.
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Verse Simmonds
Maurice Simmonds, also known as Verse Simmonds was born in Puerto Rico, but raised in the Virgin Islands. In 2007 he began releasing his music and got ranked at no.44 on the Bill Board rnB and Hip Hop chart. He was first introduced to music through the radio which inspired him to perform at local venues. He has influenced many up and coming artists in the Virgin Islands, and still continues to prove to the world that although we're a small island in the Caribbean, we can make a big impact in the mainland.
Written By: Minoca Alexander
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