Upbeat conscious style great for party, exercise or plain listening pleasure with a bounce.

12 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Island, REGGAE: Calypso



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BIOGRAPHY

DR. LUMBA
Creates an instant party mood with his fusion of calypso/soca with a jazzy reggae twist.


Dr. Lumba an Emerald Jewel, a true Entertainment Icon who erupted from the volcanic island of Montserrat â âEmerald Isle of the Caribbeanâ, was raised with firm Victorian concepts which concentrated duty, discipline and devotion. In 1987 this Professional Automotive Technician migrated to the USA where he later unveiled his Singer/Songwriter/ Comedian and overall entertainer personality.

Genre/Influence
One very influential medium for such a great attraction to the art is the yearly Carnival season (December) on the island. During this time, Masquerades (young men dressed up in colorful costumes) dance all across the island to traditional African type music, captivating much attention. Same time during the festivities, the Calypso Monarch competition enables calypsonians to relish an opportunity to express their views - in song - to different social, economical and political issues prevalent in the community, or merely a humorous presentation (his favorite). He is a comedian at heart.

Career Milestone
At the turn of the century like an Easter lily in spring, up from this Singer/Songwriter/ Comedian entertainer shot a hibernated talent importing Caribbean warmth to the winter season and scorching up the summer. Since the 2002 release of his first album âHype It Upâ, second album âFollow Meâ and newly released album âIn De Big Kat Prideâ, heâs been mesmerizing audiences with action packed hit after hit like âLick-E-Tingâ, âMont-Serratâ, âParty Animalsâ and âSoca Passovaâ, as well as all title tracks.
Heâs been raising many eyebrows with his self-choreographed performances at various events (clubs, boat rides, church functions, school concerts and special occasions) and carnivals across USA, Canada, UK and the Caribbean.
Having performed song and dance from a very early age, this current two year reigning Calypso Monarch of Atlanta, GA. confidently provided onstage support for and performed alongside artists like, The Mighty Arrow, Sparrow, Shortshirt, Shadow, Singing Sandra, Crazy, Beenie Man and more.
Heâs had media exposure via WNET channel 13 NY, The Boston Globe, Boston, MA. St. Thomas V I radio, ABS & ZDK-Antigua, WLIB-NY, WILD-MA, ZJB-Montserrat and many more.

Forthcoming Gigs/Plans
2007 official CD release tour. St. Thomas carnival, April, 2007 â St. Thomas, V. I. Kaiso Monarch Competition May, 2007 â Atlanta, GA. St. Kitts Music Festival June, 2007 â St. Kitts, Antigua Party Monarch July/August, 2007 â Antigua, Labor Day celebrations September, 2007 â NY, USA. Production of my 2008 CD.

Contacts
Email: drlumba@yahoo.com, scorchesflips@hotmail.com,
Tel #: (718) 496-5123