User:Elizabeth Bryan

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_Bryan_Photo_shoot_001.jpgElizabeth Bryan born Yvonne Elizabeth Bryan in the 1950's in the West of London to Jamaican Parents. Elizabeth is one of 7 children being the second eldest. From a very young age was in the arts of Theatre, dance, sport, acrabatics and Singing...Elizabeth started her singing career in school and church choir. Although just a hobby started to take it more serious in the early 70's also coming from a very musical background with many famous singer's, player's of instruments and producer's in the family line. Elizabeth was spotted in the early 70's by the producer named Bunny (Striker)lee who also happen to be family, was asked to join the ranks of the singing profession. Although surrounded by some very famous artists at time, found it very hard as she also wanted her sister's to be involved who were not attracted to the same dream although loving the music, not being brave enough, decided to pass up the offer. Elizabeth was again spotted in the later part of the 70's by the then producer Dennis Cross, brother to Victor Cross now departed, who then persuaded Elizabeth then known as YB to lay a track called (Pass By Your Gate) aka (Your Lying)in the Studio. This proved eventful encouraging her then to join a group he had put together. Unfortunately the group never lasted. After joining various groups and having no luck and with other's commitments and being pirated with the aformentioned song, Elizabeth was forced to go solo, deciding to write her own songs an have since then never looked backed. As a hobby and the love of music Elizabeth as continued to writing and recording her songs proven to being her chosen path after having to give up work because of illnesses and diagnoised with a decease called (Fibromyalgia) which as no known cure. Concentrating on writing songs keeps her mind away from the thought of living with constant pain, although on meeting this lady you would never no as she always manage to keep a beautiful smile. Elizabeth as worked with some of the very best in the music business to name a few, AJ Franklin from the group (The Chosen Few), Winston (Mr Fix it)Francais, George Dekker, Errol Hinds, Dennis Alcapone, Barry Biggs, Christine Joy White, Winston Reedy and the list goes on, and have performed at many charity gigs, and have now created, a strong handful of close friends who constantly keep an eye to make sure Elizabeth keeps her dream alive. Elizabeth Bryan

Elizabeth Bryan - Analyze - NP

Female Vocalists have always had a hard time in the reggae business. Every little step forward always seems to be two steps back. Lovers Rock did not sound very good to me. And still doesn't. Lorna Bennett and Sharon Forrester both had hits with love songs, and with strong rhythms. Come forward Elizabeth!

This woman as taken that idea to heart big time. Yes she does love tunes, but with good rhythms! She also does roots tunes. And pulling out a rhythm like Burning Spear's 'Social Living' shows where's she coming from - and where she is going too!

My favourite tune on the album is 'Is There a Place' she really gets into the song - bending her voice - recalling the vocal style of Trevor Hartley.

On 'Summertime' a great song and always popular in reggae - she is joined by Waseh. A new DJ to me with an old time style. Hopefully someone is working on more tunes with this man. Recorded and mixed at Room In The Sky - in London. Its shows where reggae could be and should be in 2012!!!