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Born on the island of [[Montserrat]] in the [[West Indies]], one of his most well-known songs is [[Hot Hot Hot (single)|Hot Hot Hot]] (originally sung in 1983, after resung by [[David Johansen]] in his Buster Poindexter [[alter ego]]). Although native to [[Montserrat]] (and most famous representative of its music), Arrow attributes his success to his time in [[Antigua]] and time spent with Antiguan bands such as [[Burning Flames]]. |
Born on the island of [[Montserrat]] in the [[West Indies]], one of his most well-known songs is [[Hot Hot Hot (single)|Hot Hot Hot]] (originally sung in 1983, after resung by [[David Johansen]] in his Buster Poindexter [[alter ego]]). Although native to [[Montserrat]] (and most famous representative of its music), Arrow attributes his success to his time in [[Antigua]] and time spent with Antiguan bands such as [[Burning Flames]]. |
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Arrow continues to be much in demand in the Caribbean, and most recently performed at the [[Cricket World Cup 2007]] opening ceremonies with [[Byron Lee]] and [[Kevin Lyttle]]. |
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Revision as of 23:15, 11 March 2007
Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell MBE (born November 16, 1954) is a soca musician who performs under the stage name Arrow.
Born on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies, one of his most well-known songs is Hot Hot Hot (originally sung in 1983, after resung by David Johansen in his Buster Poindexter alter ego). Although native to Montserrat (and most famous representative of its music), Arrow attributes his success to his time in Antigua and time spent with Antiguan bands such as Burning Flames.
Arrow continues to be much in demand in the Caribbean, and most recently performed at the Cricket World Cup 2007 opening ceremonies with Byron Lee and Kevin Lyttle.
References
- De Ledesma, Charles and Georgia Popplewell. "Put Water in the Brandy?"". 2000. In Broughton, Simon and Ellingham, Mark with McConnachie, James and Duane, Orla (Ed.), World Music, Vol. 2: Latin & North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific, pp 507-526. Rough Guides Ltd, Penguin Books. ISBN 1-85828-636-0
- Alphonsus Cassell bio
- Arrow discography
- Norman 'Gus' Thomas (August 6, 2004) Soca Superstar Arrow Among Honourees In Antigua.
- "Music of Montserrat". Montserrat First, Montserrat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Inc. Retrieved April 27.
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