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Born in Murray Mount a rural community in Saint Ann, Jamaica a few miles away from Nine Miles where the Reggae legend [[Bob Marley]] was born. Bryan Grant was the youngest of 12 Children and was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. Bryan's eldest Brother Ray was a talented musician and singer who had several recordings but it was actually his Mother who first taught Bryan how to play a guitar. Bryan left Murray Mount in the late 80's and went to Kingston where he currently resides. In the mid 90,s Bryan attended The [[Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts]]. |
Born in Murray Mount a rural community in Saint Ann, Jamaica a few miles away from Nine Miles where the Reggae legend [[Bob Marley]] was born. Bryan Grant was the youngest of 12 Children and was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. Bryan's eldest Brother Ray was a talented musician and singer who had several recordings but it was actually his Mother who first taught Bryan how to play a guitar. Bryan left Murray Mount in the late 80's and went to Kingston where he currently resides. In the mid 90,s Bryan attended The [[Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts]]. |
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While attending Edna Manley College Bryan was discovered & recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew to join the band as a lead guitarist, providing musical support for [[Philip "Fatis" Burrell]]'s [[Xterminator label]] Artistes Luciano, Mikey General & Sizzla. A few years later Bryan Art became Co- founder & Band leader of Grass Roots Band whom supported and toured with Reggae Artiste [[Bushman.]] |
While attending Edna Manley College Bryan was discovered & recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew to join the band as a lead guitarist, providing musical support for [[Philip "Fatis" Burrell]]'s [[Xterminator label]] Artistes [[Luciano]], Mikey General & [[Sizzla]]. A few years later Bryan Art became Co- founder & Band leader of Grass Roots Band whom supported and toured with Reggae Artiste [[Bushman.]] |
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In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo Artiste using stage name Brah Yhan the track was titled ''[https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/soon-come-back |
In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo Artiste using stage name Brah Yhan the track was titled ''[https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/soon-come-back Soon Come Back]'', produced by himself and Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label. In 2002 Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by TVJ's ER (Entertainment Report). He would later go on to record and release several hits including ''[https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/09-rock-and-come-in Rock And Come In]'' in 2004 and ''[https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/10-get-it Get It]'' in 2005. Bryan Art has given performances on several local and international shows including [[Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival]], [[Rebel Salute]], [[ATI]], [[Fully Loaded]], St. Mary Mi Come From, Unity Splash, and several Reggae Month events and others. His international appearances include tours of the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and Europe. As a songwriter he has penned songs for Artistes such as [[Etana]], [[George Nooks]], [[Singing Melody]], [[Bushman]], and [[Luciano]]. In 2012, Bryan Art registered his record label, Junction Files.<ref>Ibidem.</ref> |
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== Bibliography == |
== Bibliography == |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/10-get-it Get it by Bryan Art] |
* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/10-get-it Get it by Bryan Art] |
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* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/soon-come-back Soon Come Back by Bryan Art] |
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* [https://soundcloud.com/bryanartmuzik/09-rock-and-come-in Rock & Come In by Bryan Art] |
Revision as of 16:25, 23 May 2015
Bryan Art | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Bryan Joseph Grant |
Also known as | Brah Yhan, Gitsy |
Born | 18 September 1977 |
Origin | Murray Mountain, Saint Ann. Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, roots reggae, lovers rock |
Occupation(s) | Recording Artist, Singer Musician, Guitarist |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | FiWi Music, Junction Files |
Bryan Art formerly Brah Yhan/Brahyhan Art, born Bryan Grant in Murray Mount Saint Ann Jamaica is a reggae singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and former touring member of the Legendary Fire House Band, band leader and guitarist of Grass Roots Band, named Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by TVJ's ER (Entertainment Report).[1]
Born in Murray Mount a rural community in Saint Ann, Jamaica a few miles away from Nine Miles where the Reggae legend Bob Marley was born. Bryan Grant was the youngest of 12 Children and was raised in a home where most of his family members were musically inclined. Bryan's eldest Brother Ray was a talented musician and singer who had several recordings but it was actually his Mother who first taught Bryan how to play a guitar. Bryan left Murray Mount in the late 80's and went to Kingston where he currently resides. In the mid 90,s Bryan attended The Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts. While attending Edna Manley College Bryan was discovered & recruited by band leader George Miller (Fyah George) of the Firehouse Crew to join the band as a lead guitarist, providing musical support for Philip "Fatis" Burrell's Xterminator label Artistes Luciano, Mikey General & Sizzla. A few years later Bryan Art became Co- founder & Band leader of Grass Roots Band whom supported and toured with Reggae Artiste Bushman.
In 2001, Bryan released his first single as a solo Artiste using stage name Brah Yhan the track was titled Soon Come Back, produced by himself and Courtney Morrison for FiWi Music Label. In 2002 Brah Yhan was awarded the Best New Artiste for the year 2002 by TVJ's ER (Entertainment Report). He would later go on to record and release several hits including Rock And Come In in 2004 and Get It in 2005. Bryan Art has given performances on several local and international shows including Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Rebel Salute, ATI, Fully Loaded, St. Mary Mi Come From, Unity Splash, and several Reggae Month events and others. His international appearances include tours of the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and Europe. As a songwriter he has penned songs for Artistes such as Etana, George Nooks, Singing Melody, Bushman, and Luciano. In 2012, Bryan Art registered his record label, Junction Files.[2]
Bibliography
- A Fresh Start For Bryan Art, www.reggaeearthunited.com
- Bryan Art on www.reggaeville.com
- Bryan Art on www.mtv.com
- Bryan Art Knowledge Is The Power music video, www.topshelfreggae.com
- Bryan Art on www.onlylyrics.com
References
- ^ Bryan Art on www.mtv.com, http://www.mtv.com/artists/bryan-art/
- ^ Ibidem.