Bunji Garlin and the Vikings Band will perform live at the Jamzone Summer Break 2014 concert come August 23 in Guyana!
Garlin, whose real name is Ian Alvarez, is one of several artists who have been booked to perform at this year’s concert which has been known to attract thousands.
With hits like ‘By D Bar’, ‘Jump Up’, ‘Plenty Gal, ‘Tun Up’ and more recently songs that have been sending shockwaves throughout the Caribbean and other parts of the world ‘Red Light District’, ‘Carnival Tabanca’, ‘Truck on the Road and ‘Differentology’, Garlin is sure to rock the venue!
Known to be one of the Caribbean’s most adroit lyricists, Garlin is considered to be an unstoppable performer as this quality is paired with his astounding vocal flair leaving fans mesmerized long after he leaves the stage.
Bunji is one of the few artistes that have successfully bridged the generation gap as well as broken through the social strata, creating songs that explore and address a wide spectrum of issues including crime, discrimination, prejudice, poverty, sexual deviation and political pandering. Of course Bunji also explores the lighter side of living through his songs created just for dancing and romancing the ladies.
Bunji has won Trinidad’s Soca Monarch/International Soca Monarch) competition on several occasions; in 2002 with “Down in the Ghetto”, 2004 with “Warrior Cry”, 2005 with “Blaze the Fire” and 2008 with “Fiery”. He also placed second in the International Soca Monarch 2009 with “Clear De Road”, while his pregnant wife Fay Ann Lyons came in at first place with “Meet Super Blue”.
He has been gaining major recognition on the international scene after the release of his 2013 hit ‘Differentology’ which won a 2013 Soul Train Award for Best International Performance, defeating tracks be Eminem and DJ Khaled in New York hip-hop station Hot 97’s Battle of the Beats, was featured in an episode of ABC’s Grey’s anatomy, and earned Garlin an enviable slot on Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam’s main stage alongside artists like 50 Cent, The Roots and Nas. Garlin and his wife also recently appeared and performed on BET’s 106 & Park.
Garlin’s ability to captivate his audience with heart-throbbing, flag-waving and nonstop-gyrating tunes makes him a sure pick for the Jamzone Summer Break 2014 Concert!