Sound of Joy in Jamaica

Sing De Bible - We are registered

2011-07-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

So we made our official presentation, and Sing De Bible is now registered with the National Library of Jamaica !! Moving on up

Mento in worship -Sound of Joy

2011-06-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

Jamaicans enjoy native rhythms in worship as they sing "Ask and it will be given, search and you shall find. Knock and the door will be open.............". The new way of singing the bible is gradually catching on as worship takes on new meaning.

There are so many beautiful music forms in Jamaica

Rhythm in worship- Sound of Joy

2011-06-15T07:35:00.000-07:00

Now you can worship to the rhythms of the drums and the native Jamaican styles. People can now sing their favorite Bible passages in catchy rhythms which cause you to remember the lyrics. Sing De Bible makes it available to all who enjoy mento, bruckins' nyabingi, reggae, ska their favorite rhythms to their favorite words.

Carribbean Day at the World Council of Churches expo

2011-06-07T15:03:00.000-07:00

World Council of Churches recently held their convention at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. We had products on dispaly and available for purchse, at the expo that followed . We played the Cd's Sing and Play the Jamaican way, and Sing De Bible. They danced around and sang along. many of them bought copies for themselves and their friends. most of the compliments came from the Africans and the South Americans

Jamaican folk songs-Sing and Play the Jamaican way

2011-05-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

You can sing along karaoke style to Jamaican folk songs with Sing and play the Jamaican way http://www.soundofjoyonline.com/estore. You can play games with Emmanuel Road and dance to Jane and Louisa and Moonshine tonight. Loads of fun.

Sing De Bible...Sound of Joy

2011-05-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

All 13 songs of Sing De Bible are now available for download on cd baby as well as on sound of joy estore on http://www.soundofjoyonline.com/estore.

Sing De Bible ...Sound of Joy

2011-04-19T08:51:00.000-07:00

The album is now officially released and available for purchase. Doing well so far. Sample the songs and buy at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantando. Copy and paste to your browser , if necessary.

Sound of Joy : Sing De Bible

2011-04-04T13:18:00.000-07:00

Saturday April 9 will see the launch of the album Sing De Bible, the latest Sound of Joy product with recording artistes CANTANDO. Talk about singing your favorite bible passages in a variety of styles. If you love Jamaican music styles, you will enjoy bruckins', mento, ska, reggae and quite suited for listening and worship.

http://www.soundofjoyonline.com/singdebible
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cantando

Sound of Joy- Sing De Bible

2011-03-11T11:10:00.000-08:00

Well the first anouncements of the album release of Sing De Bible went up today on facebook. Lots of compliments and comments from people who just cannot wait to get their copies which are available in Kingston, and will soon be available online for sale..more to come !

Sound of Joy - Sing De Bible

2011-03-09T10:48:00.000-08:00

Well the albums are done and enjoying brisk distribution. Look out for the launch on April 2 when the recording artistes CANTANDO will be performing live in Kigston,Jamaica. Enjoy a worship experience with original melodies in our own Jamaican styles.More coming....

Sound of Joy - new project

2011-02-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

In a few weeks we will be releasing our album of 13 original songs.Lots of hard work but it was worth it. Keep watching this space ! Sing and Play the Jamaican Way continues to attract overseas buyers and will soon be available for purchase from the website.Seems like people really love the feel of Jamaican folk songs. Check the comments on facebook !

Sound of Joy at Christmas

2010-12-13T14:18:00.000-08:00

Well Christmas is a time of lots of activity for all musicians and we have been providing live entertainment for events large and small.Graduations,luncheons,fund raising banquets, cocktail parties,have enjoyed our traditional Christmas selections and all their favorites from our repertoire.We are grateful for all who have engaged our services and with 2 weeks to go before Christmas we are still at work....or shall we say at play !

Sing and Play the Jamaican way in Canada

2010-11-15T08:38:00.000-08:00

All the way in Kingston, Ontario, the Cantabile Childrens Choir recently performed "Mango Walk", their favorite selection from the book/CD

Sounf of Joy Making music

2010-11-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Sound of Joy provided live entertainment for the Institute of Bankers' 13th graduation...that of University of Manchester and Wales...quite a history, and just last Saturday we did a similar function for the Institute of Chartered Accountants?... and we have University of New Orleans MBA graduation coming up....found a niche !

Sing and Play the Jamaican Way - available

2010-10-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Book and CD Sing and Play the Jamaican way are available in Jamaica at gift shops,among them airport shops, Bob Marley Museum, Things Jamaican stores,Kingston Bookshop, University bookshop(UWI), Music Mart. It is also available for online purchase at www.Amazon.com, www.jamaicandiaspora.com, and soundofjoyonline.com

Doing new things !

2010-10-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

Well, we have been really busy, preparing for recording of thirteen original songs. They were rehearsed with 12 best voices in soprano, alto tenor, bass and we hope to complete this project by the end of November. So watch this spot !

Jamaican folk songs in Luxemburg

2010-09-22T21:17:00.000-07:00

A Jamaican,Paul, now living in Luxemburg with his family was so delighted to see his favorite folk songs scored and recorded in Sing and Play the Jamaican Way,at the Devon House shops. You see, when he was in Jamaica, he was the guitarist in a folk group. He has gone back to Luxemburg with the intention of getting all the Jamaicans together to sing and dance once again.Will keep you posted on new developments.

Meeting the Jamaican Diaspora

2010-09-07T12:49:00.001-07:00

On September 5, I met the Jamaican Diaspora in an interview led by Chris Daley of www.jamaicans.com and Janice Maxwell. Seems like a very good connection and I am looking forward to working with them again.

Sing and Play Jamaican Folk Songs

2010-07-18T11:56:00.000-07:00

On Saturday July 31, everyone will gather with their booklets of Jamaican folk songs and sing along with the book and CD SING AND PLAY THE JAMAICAN WAY. Starting time 2pm at Devon House,Kingston just outside Things Jamaican gift shop.

Enjoy Jamaican folk songs again

2010-05-29T18:55:00.000-07:00

Old time Jamaican folk songs are back on everybody's mind because they are singing and hearing them again, Sing and Play the Jamaican Way is now a karaoke favorite. Remember the days of Jane and Louisa? Hol 'im Joe? Dance again to Moonshine Tonight. Yes all over the world people are dancing!

2010-05-07T10:12:00.001-07:00

So we are now in May. Sing and Play the Jamaican Way is making waves in the music and gift shops especially the Craft Cottage , Music Mart and Things Jamaican Shops. It is interesting to note that some shops sell mainly CDs, while for others, it is the book that holds the interest of the customers. There was a vibrant celebration of Jamaican folk music again at Bookophilia and everyone sang from their music sheets and their booklets.

Guardian Life Singers made it big in song and dance at their annual awards, and last week represented the company on Television Jamaica on the Morning Time show, at the launch of activities for Child Month.

Sound of Joy shared in the anniversary celebrations of the Dunns at the Terra Nova Hotel on Saturday May 1, and has been keeping up with a few weddings and funerals.

2010-02-04T07:07:00.000-08:00

Guardian life Singers really made it big at their annual "Blast off" conference and they are now getting ready for their awards presentations at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel this month. Lots of work but we are doing what we like.
This year, Sound of Joy is concentrating on some new music; compositions/ arrangements that reflect us. So far we have started with a few ideas and are working on a 2 year plan in this area. In the meantime we have done some private functions, luncheons and are working on a few small projects for clients.
"Sing and Play" products are now in gift shops at the International airports, Amazon .com, and local gift and craft shops.

It's a New Year

2010-01-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

Well, Christmas has come and gone, and as, usual, Sound of Joy was very busy for the season. We provided live entertainment for banquets including The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Jamaica, St Hugh's High School Teacher's Awards and others, customer service day at the UWI bookshop (our 10th year), Christmas tree lightings, family functions, weddings, cocktail evenings and rehearsed and backed the Scotiabank Singers in their concert in the Emancipation Park. Our main activity, though, was the distribution and sale of 'Sing and Play the Jamaican Way' to stores and at craft fairs. The products are now available in Jamaican gift shops, at the international airports, and online at Amazon. At the request of the Jamaican High Commission in London we shipped a batch in December and look forward to more orders !

Music for the Season

2009-11-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

We are preparing Scotia Singers for their annual Carol Service to be held December 16,2009 at Emancipation Park. We are also getting Guardian Life Singers ready for a thanksgiving function December 10 and "blast off" in January.

In between that, we are doing Christmas functions.

November 28, there will be a grand sing-along of the songs of "Sing and Play the Jamaican Way" at Bookophilia in Liguanea. Looking forward to that !