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A truly home-grown Caymanian artist, Stuart Wilson showcases his roots, rock, reggae musical style every Wednesday night at Havana Club on the Seven Mile Beach strip.Born and raised in the Cayman Islands, Stuart’s ancestry is rooted in Jamaica - the birthplace of reggae music.
He says he has sung and played his guitar for, “as long as he can remember” and he boasts a sound that is unique, yet somehow familiar.
His music is a flavourful style of reggae that appeals to people of many cultures and walks of life, perhaps influenced by his growing up in the multi-cultural melange that is the Cayman Islands.
Stuart’s songs incorporate the overtones of many of his influences, which include Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest, Third World, Aswad, Big Mountain, and many other popular artists from all genres of music.
He is a gifted guitarist, singer and songwriter whose work shows lyrical depth and thought. Stuart feels his experiences as a writer and journalist, and his completion of a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and broadcast from St. Thomas University in Miami were paramount to his professional and personal development.
He worked as a television news reporter in the Cayman Islands for over two years before relocating to England to study music management and publishing in 2005.
Stuart’s original song “Represent” was recorded in England with chart topping producers, The Next Room Studios, who met Stuart while he was singing and playing his guitar in the subways of downtown London.
Since returning to Cayman in late 2007, Stuart has been preparing to take on the international reggae market and the world through his company Love Culture Entertainment.
Determined to fulfil his commitment to his art and his belief that the Lord has put a musical calling on his life, he says his greatest wish is to tour the world and contribute to the musical fraternity, as well as the art.
Stuart is best known for his many performances in both the Cayman Islands and Great Britain with his band, Love Culture. The artist and his band have also opened for acts such as Damian Marley, Richie Spice, Morgan Heritage, Maxi Priest, Beres Hammond and a host of others.
Most recently, Stuart Wilson and Love Culture were a featured act at the 2008 Cayman Islands Jazz Fest in December, following on from their role opening the inaugural Jazz Fest back in 2004.
When it comes to his future, Stuart believes in hard work and perseverance and says that he has faith that love and music will take him where he needs to go.
For now, Stuart can be found performing at Havana Club every Wednesday night as he continues to perfect his sound and prepare for the challenges involved in seeking international success.
Source:http://www.caymannetnews.com/
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