Artist description William Anthony is a performer with various merrits in the Caribbean and Europa.

Music Style Traditional - Caribbean

Musical Influences Caribbean/ West European Although the songs on his CD Music from Bonaire have a own sound and style, is the essence of this genre similar to Harry Belafonte. The differance is the European taste into these songs. Generally the arrangements have typical salsa/latin style. And that brings back the Caribbean swing on the CD. A mix of zouca, calypso and a real latin ballad.

Similar Artists It is difficult to associate William Anthony with other popular artist. Some may think about Harry Belafonte , may be Marc Anthony , Johnny Ventura , Oscar de Leon , Oscar Harris or even Frank Sinatra

Artist History This melodic-singer was born on Bonaire Netherlands Antilles. He'd traveled through Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Rep. Dominicana and recides now in Amsterdam where he has regular performances. Also so once in the while he apears in some t.v. commecials or photographies. His latest album is Music from Bonaire containing mostly traditional songs of the Netherlands Antilles.'But I have also my daily job for my earnings'.Since juli/07/2000 on mp3.com.

Instruments vocal

Albums A helping hand. Music from Bonaire

Press Reviews The Antillean daily newspaper EXTRA proclaimed him in the year 1977 as 'The most promising artist' of the Netherlands Antilles. The State Secretary of Puerto Rico has declared him in 1984 as a 'Distinguish Quest of Puerto Rico'. In several other press reviews in South America, the Caribbean and Europe his talents and performing still got a lot of encouraging comments: The Daily Herald: PHILIPSBURG - For Bonaireans the new CD-single from William Anthony is for some of them a journey through the past and for others an opportunity to get know a piece of their musical history. 'Music from Bonaire' is a recording of old and well-known songs of the Antilles.These songs have now been dressed up in a new and modern jacket(...). " MUSIC FROM BONAIRE by William Anthony About this artist Musician, William Anthony was born on Bonaire. He traveled through Venezuela, Colombia, Germany, Luxumburgh, Puerto Rico, Rep. Dominicana and resides now in Amsterdam where he gives regular performances. He also appears in t.v. commecials or is photogrphed in advertisemnets. He had walk on parts in movies with different actors such as Sir John Gielgud. His latest album is Music from Bonaire which features mostly traditional songs of the Netherlands Antilles. Music from Bonaire: This is the title of the latest single CD produced by Mr. William Anthony. The following is a brief description of some of his CD. You can also listen to it by going to www.mp3.com/William-Anthony. Source: Entre Nous. Bonaire's Bi-weekly Newsletter."

Additional Info Music from Bonaire is sponsored by: Bonaire Trading Company ltd. N.V., Stichting Forsa Zuid-Holland, Harmony, het 'Antillenhuis', Maduro & Curiel's Bank, Banco di Caribe, Tourist Corporation Bonaire, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, General Store Bonaire N.V., Manrique Capriles & Sons N.V., Cultureel Centrum Bonaire, Obersi Sales, Valerie's Airport Shop, Sunset Beach Hotel, Voorzieningenfonds voor Kunstenaars. With many thanks to all others.

Location Kralendijk, Bonaire - Netherlands Antilles

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