SEEKING
Drums, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Flute.ABOUT
Kenton is a multitalented musician who plays a variety of musical instruments. These include the African hand drum (Djumbe) Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Steel pan (Steel Drums) He has performed and taught all forms of music and rhythm throughout the Caribbean, He has also performed in London, USA and Canada. His most recent ventures included traveling to Vancouver Island with steel pans and djumbe drums for performances, demonstrations, Ashanti Storytelling, drum jams, and workshops.
Kenton is a fascinating teacher and presenter, one who captivates his audience with music of the Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He shares stories of the songs' origins and explains the culture behind the rhythm. He is enigmatic and charming with a commanding yet lighthearted and cheerful presence.
Kenton is the founder and owner of Kendrum Music Academy & Recording Studio formerly known as Kendrum Afro-Caribbean Musical Institute and Director of Kendrum Youth Steel Orchestra (KYSO). Both are located in Brampton, ON. where he teaches music to both children and adults. KYSO Performed in New York in the summer of 2010 and at the Boston Carnival 2011 see( www.bostoncarnival.com ) KYSO is expected to visit and perform in BC Canada summer of 2012. Kenton Performed and conducted a series of music workshops for Carifesta in Suriname 2013. For more information and samples of his music or to book Kenton and/or his band for events visit www.kentonwyatt.com
- Screen name:
- Kenton
- Member since:
- Jan 03 2008
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bob Marley, Burning Spear,The Mighty Sparrow, The Wyatt Sisters, Sarah Vaughn, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Yani.
Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.
EQUIPMENT
These are the pieces I normally take for my solo gigs which include weddings, house parties, bar-b-ques and other smaller events: A Single Saprano Steelpan(steel drum)Drum Machine-DR-880,Powered Mixer-Alto PBM8.500.one pr. of stage monitors-Yorkville Elite E168,One Sure 57 one Sure 58, microphone,2 mic stands, Music stand, a Mac BookPro and Cables. I provide my own transportation ( mid-size crew-cab pickup truck.
MUSIC
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Sharon
Sharon Track number: 4 Year: 2007 Album: Reflections Genre: Folk
This is an experiment with rhythm and voice. It's rendered on the African talking drum accompanied by the Djumbe. Drums and Vocals by Kenton Wyatt.
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Island In the Sun
Island In the Sun Track number: 3 Year: 2006 Album: The Caribbean In Steel Genre: Folk
“Island In The Sun” is a very popular Caribbean folk song originating in Jamaica. This song was made Popular throughout Europe and North America by Harry Belafonte.
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Cathedral of The Rain Forest
Cathedral of The Rain Forest Track number: 1 Year: 2014 Album: Beauty in Tranquality Genre: World
This piece features the sounds and songs of my boyhood days in the lush rain forest of Guyana. The Potaro road and river.
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Cuma Cuma Fish
Cuma Cuma Fish Track number: 7 Year: 2014 Album: Dancehall Kwe Kwe Genre: Folk
Cuma Cuma Fish is a traditional folk song from Guyana. It is reflective of a strand of African retention within the Guyanese experience.
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The Island Trio ( Kenton Wyatt on Steel Pan) (Video)
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