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Alex Duncan, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca Sensation has been packing in the audiences for over ten years. Originally from the island of St. Kitts, he became the lead singer of the Seattle based music ensemble Jumbalassy. He has won awards for the Best World/Ethnic band and the Best World/Ethnic album which brought international recognition. A native of St. Kitts, Alex has a broad base in all types of music. But for him, Reggae is the most influential. His inspirations range from Bob Marley to New Edition, and include dancehall pioneers such as Buju Banton and many more.
His first solo album, titled, “Say A Little Prayer” released in 1997, received critical acclaim. Other albums followed: “Show Me Love,” “Time,” “Warning, Live Jumbies,” ”- a 3 song EP “Midnight, as well as his latest EP “Sweetness”.
In 2008 the hot new single "We Fly" hit the airwaves featuring Alex Duncan, Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs in Harmony, and A.G. - a talented rapper out of Tacoma WA. “We Fly” earned a spot on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales, peaking at number four (#4) on the charts.
In 2010 Alex Duncan teamed up with gospel singing sensation Eva Sabiniano with the song "He is the Way", which is currently being played in over 100 countries worldwide, and was nominated for a 2010 Stellar Music Award. He had the great fortune to work with gospel greats Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurken and many more on "Is Anybody Listening" benefiting the 2010 earthquake victims of sister island Haiti. Also in 2010, his newly released single “No More Lonely Nights” held the #1 spot on the East Coast of the United States for three consecutive weeks. Alex is currently gearing up for the much anticipated release of his long awaited fifth full-length album.
His high energy and versatility dazzles, leaving a powerful impression of the music he stands for. With his passion and respect of human life, Alex is a unique artist in our time. His appearances include the Unlimited Hydroplanes Races in Pearl Harbor, Goodwill Games, and many benefit concerts supporting AIDS and homelessness. Other prestigious events include Reggae Sun Splash, Sierra Nevada Music Festival, California Reggae on the River, Phoenix Arizona Reggae on the Plaza, Bumbershoot, Bite of Seattle, numerous college events and the St. Kitts Music Festival. Alex Duncan has headlined and shared the stage with international superstars such as Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Eek-a-Mouse, David Rudder, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Arrow, and Inner Circle.
For more information about Alex or to find his music, go to:
www.alexduncanreggae.com
www.facebook.com/alexduncanismusic
Geneva D. on September 3, 2011
Alex Duncan is a wonderful artist whom i've seen perform several times and I always have such a fun time
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Nerissa K. on September 3, 2011
the best band ever!!! all the best, best band ever good luck
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Evelyn H. on September 3, 2011
I've been following Alex Duncan's career since 1998, and I love the way he works a crowd. He's a real showman!
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