PROUD
TO BE A BAHAMIAN - PHIL STUBBS (COVER ERSKINE KNOWLES)
Bahamian
singer, song writer, entertainer and storyteller Phil Stubbs is from Dumfries,
Cat Island, but now resides in Grand Bahama. He is well known throughout The
Bahamas.
Peachy
Thurston, Bahamian History Enthusiast and Admin for the Facebook group “The
Bahamas: Past and Present”, says: “Phil Stubbs is well known for his popular
songs that describe the beauty of The Bahamas and mention the people and
Bahamian culture. In his lyrics, Stubbs encourages Bahamians to lift their
heads, persevere and live together in harmony.”
Acoustic
cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.
Research
and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The
Bahamas and originally from Scotland.
If
you like Fay and Erskine's videos, tips would be much appreciated! Here's the
link to drop a few dollars! - https://www.paypal.me/youngheartsforever Thank you!
“Independence Morning” is a song celebrating Bahamian
Independence, written by famed Bahamian producer and entertainer Tony McKay
a.k.a. Exuma The Obeah Man. It was first performed publicly by Bahamian musical
icon Priscilla Rollins on July 10th, 1973, when The Bahamas became an
independent nation 🇧🇸 The song
beautifully captures the enthusiasm of our newly independent nation. 🎶
Priscilla received widespread acclaim for her patriotic performances. 🌟
Affectionately known as the “Bahamian Queen of Soul”,
Priscilla Rollins was a Bahamian entertainer and international recording
artist.
Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Priscilla got her musical start
as a teenager singing with her mother in a gospel group of the late 50s - 60s
called the Strachans Coral Group. As a teenager she also honed her skills
singing at various talent shows and matinee dances. In the mid to late 60s
Priscilla joined producer Cedric Munnings’ group The Mighty Makers. The group
gained much national success and some international notoriety. The group
performed at almost all of the hotspots of the era such as the Coyaba Room,
Central Highway, and a club called Sin! In 1972 Priscilla left the group to
pursue a solo career, teaming up with Tony McKay. McKay took her to New York
where she recorded her first album on the former Roulette label. (Source:
Discogs.com).
Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine
Knowles from The Bahamas.
Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author,
long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.
If you like Fay and Erskine's videos, tips would be much
appreciated! Here's the link to drop a few dollars! - https://www.paypal.me/youngheartsforever
Thank you!
