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 Peter “Burna” Holung
Born and reared in “Reggae Land”, Burna first encountered music as a student at Campion College, Jamaica, where he played in the school band. Emerging from those initial fiery musical passions is the multi-faceted individual, “Burna”, a man who today sports numerous hats of which Bassist Extraordinaire, Master Studio Engineer, Owner/Operator of the iconic Burna Bass Studios in Markham, Toronto and Co-Founder of the band are just a few.
One-half of IBADAN’s leadership duo, Peter’s musical journeys as one of Toronto’s renowned bass players has been fulfilling and eventful. He continues to produce and play with some of the music business’ biggest names including Belinda Brady, Tony Rebel,Gregory “The Cool Ruler” Isaacs, Freddy McGregor and dub poet, Michael St. George.
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 Edwin Harrigan
Edwin, IBADAN's other co-founder is also its dynamic keyboardist and a consummate transnational. An Anguillan by birth, Edwin spent his formative years in Tortola, British Virgin Islands pulling up roots to settle in Toronto during the early eighties. It was as a student at The University of Toronto that he joined the University’s band, Connections. This was only the beginning! In fact, Edwin unearthed the name IBADAN during a “research project for an African History course” at The University of Toronto. According to Harrigan, the concept of identifying the band as a group of “musical warriors” strengthened as he delved deeper into the historical origin of the word IBADAN. He was sold! A tireless talent on Toronto Reggae circuit, he finally solidified his association with “Burna” and the rest is musical history. IBADAN!
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 Chris Shim
Chris is also another musical import from Jamaica who began his love affair with the lead guitar as a youth growing up in a country rife with musical experimentations and expressions. Before joining IBADAN, he played with Selassie I Power, a local Reggae band. An explorative lead guitarist, Chris has backed Lieutenant Stitchie, dancehall crooner, Frankie Paul and Grammy winner, Mykal Rose.
He also plays Rock n’ Roll and has worked with some of the genre’s most prominent exponents including the group, Side Sliders.
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 Donovan Stines
Drummer, Donovan Stines brought a wealth of experience to IBADAN when he joined the group in 1994. Beginning with the cadet corp. at the highly acclaimed Excelsior High School in Jamaica, Donnie, with the help of some of The Caribbean’s most gifted music teachers, honed and perfected his skills as a top class Drummer.
A former member of The Reggae Cowboys, he worked simultaneously with IBADAN until
his move back home to Jamaica in 2000. There
he freelanced with several local and international bands.
In 2003, he returned to Canada and rejoined IBADAN.
Donnie is an international drummer who has toured extensively in Mexico and The U.S.A. He has also appeared on television on The Rita McNeil and Mike Bullard shows in Canada.
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 Lorraine "Rraine" Daley
Lorraine has been LUMI (Living Under Musical Influences) for most, if not all her life. As the baby sister of Third World’s legendary bassist, Richard Daley and trumpeter/horns man now music manager, Trevor and songwriter/ producer (PD Productions), Phillip’s older sis, it was only a matter of time before she would succumb to that hidden but instinctive nature. In 2007 she did just that and is one of the supporting pillars of IBADAN and recording artist, Treson. Lorraine joined IBADAN after completing two years as Co-lead with The Vintage Vibes Band. A trained Nurse, she has moved from the ICUs and bedsides of some of Canada’s most respected hospitals to the stages of Toronto’s premier and prestigious entertainment venues. In 2009, “Rraine” received rave reviews from The Weekly Jamaica Gleaner Newspaper as “the most outstanding singer” that night for her rendition of Phyllis Dillon’s “Stay Away” at The Brickhouse, where she was the special guest artiste. Lorraine has also appeared on The Morgan Heritage show in 2008 and is the voice of April 2009’s number one internet dance music track, Enough Stuff, which was written and produced by brother, Phillip. |
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 Marcia A. Williams
Supporting Vocalist for the past five years, Singer, Poet and Writer. These are titles that one must apply to the lady – well depending on what role she dons at whatever time. One thing is certain! Marcia Williams has found a home in IBADAN’s camp and has dedicated most of her time to the band for the past two years in her designated role as a supporting vocalist. She has also worked at “The Irie Music Festival 2006”, featuring George Nooks and as a backup singer to several talents including Tanya Mullings, Ritchie Stephens, Jay Douglas, Steele, Tasha T, Steve Knight, Marvia Providence, Jennifer Edwards and Treson. Additional exposure includes appearances on Canada AM in Feb 2007 and City TV's Breakfast Television.
In November 2009, she will publish her first book of poetry.
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 David Matthews
Combine the soulful sounds of John Legend, the sultry and smooth of R & B, Maxwell, and reggae crooner, Beres Hammond and your product is Reggae/ R&B artiste, David “D Vocalz” Matthews. With his religious upbringing and translation of these styles combined, is a sound that is intrinsically different and rife with spirituality and soul. David is a singer/songwriter. At age 14, he won his first singing competition and continued to sing throughout his teen years in bands, such as Big it Up, Versatile Swing and Black Essence. D Vocalz captivating stage presence, song writing and vocal abilities have brought him nothing but the deepest admiration. The further thrust into the spotlight results from his association with IBADAN, a band that continues to raise the creative bar and capture Toronto’s vibrant but competitive music scene. International artiste that he has shared stage includes Darryl Riley, Crystal Waters, The Fushnikins, P. Diddy, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, Jully Black, Kardinal Official, Saukrates and In Essence. The style and flare that this musical genius possesses will be timeless, he has just begun.
“Dave has energy, talent and passion. Add in his ‘boy next door” good looks and he definitely has the full package of what it takes to make it in this business.” -Nadine Carty, entertainment reporter, National Post |
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