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Willie Stewart is a prolific Musician/Director. Born in England to Jamaican parents, the family moved to Jamaica when Willie was a young boy. His love of music lead to an illustrious career that has included being a member of the popular band Inner Circle, touring with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires as their youngest member, and 23 years as a director and member of the internationally known band, Third World. During that time Third World produced 13 albums of which 5 received Grammy nominations. Willie has performed with such renowned artists as Stevie Wonder, Eddy Grant, Carlos Santana and Bob Marley. Over the years other notable performances included sharing the same stage bill with Quincy Jones, Sting, Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams and U2.
Third World's unique rhythms provide the lively music for Sebastian's Caribbean Jamboree, a Walt Disney World video, featuring the Little Mermaid's Sebastian. Willie has appeared in numerous videos, and the T.W. movie/documentary "Prisoner in the Street". Willie co-produced, coordinated and organized a twelve-hour concert in Jamaica when President Nelson Mandela came for an official visit. Performed as drummer for Eddy Grant's Frontline Orchestra in Millennium 2000, which was broadcast live to 2.5 billion people via both the BBC and ABC from the island of Tobago.
Willie and his fellow Third World band member's strong humanitarian beliefs have earned them many awards including the United Nation's Peace Medal, 2 NAACP Image Awards nominations, and The Diamond Award of Washington DC. When Amnesty International called musicians to perform in Giant Stadium, NYC before a live audience of 100,000, and an MTV estimated audience of 26 million viewers. Willie was there performing for human rights! As Jamaica's most successful act next to Bob Marley they became known as Reggae Ambassadors!
Willie has taken his role as ambassador further with a sincere mission to share his knowledge and experience with people of all ages. His commitment to working with children and youth in ways that can uplift, motivate, empower, and inspire has lead to the creation of a variety of performances and workshops, which he calls Solutions in Music. The workshops range from historical, informative, stress relieving and team building. Creative, versatile and always entertaining, people of all ages are motivated by the infectious enthusiasm of this world-class entertainer.
Willie Stewart has received overwhelming positive praise and enthusiasm for the variety of programs offered by Solutions in Music. Participants have included corporate America, schools, Universities and communities around the globe. Live concert performances continue to delight audiences with the Reggae Ambassadors. A Unique program includes a team of professional musicians combining music workshops and live performances for a powerful and unforgettable weeklong experience!
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DJRavenManchester
(1 month ago)
Great channel!
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RaSunTV
(3 months ago)
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Rasun "Love You The Way I Do" (Official Music Video) Watch It Now!!!!!!!!! On Rasuntv thanks for the support
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asoccar101
(4 months ago)
i saw this Oct. 15 this year and it was fun and loud but i will go to it a aging
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rupert7able
(4 months ago)
I feel BLESSED to be a part of RHYTHMS OF AFRICA production, .Thanks to Mr William Stewart for giving me that call . As i look into the eyes of the CHILDREN , feeling their love for what they are doing and for Mr William Stewart, sending waves of POSITIVE VIBRATIONS all over the Parker Playhouse .By tha DEVINE POWERS OF THE MOST JAH !! all things are possible.. Yours truely George Victory. PEACE !!! ONE LOVE !!! ASHE !!!
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nielsmyrner
(4 months ago)
So clear! Amazing, thank you!
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leilasawyers
(5 months ago)
The un-forgotten GENIUS we spoke of last night - remembering some wonderful days which included LOUIS SHIRLEY, BABAS & TWITSIE, Mother YOUNG-CHIN & sons PLUS so many more. You have proven yourself to be one of His selected to share your gifts specially for the benefit of others. KEEP GOING STRONG BRO. HE really loves you. We do too!
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jovonerecords
(9 months ago)
one love
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Boogalooonetheone
(1 year ago)
THANK YOU SO MUCH WILLIAM
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logtype47
(1 year ago)
Simply amazing
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SURVIVALKINGS
(1 year ago)
AWESOME...I WAS BORN TO MUSIC, EVERYTHING AROUND ME, IS A RYTHMN...I WASN'T REALLY A REGGAE FAN, UNTIL I HEARD THIRD WORLD, AND MY DIRECTION CHANGED...IN MY COUNTRY (NEW ZEALAND) REGGAE IS THE DOMINANT MUSIC, WE LOVE IT...I WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH YOU ONE DAY, AND SHOW YOU MY COUNTRY AND PEOPLE UP CLOSE....THANKS FOR YOUR INSPIRATION...
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