SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Drums, Other Percussion, Background Singer, Other.ABOUT
I'm Alix Jackson the lead vocalist of the band Xpress Musica. I have been singing and playing drums and percussion for years. I pursued my interest by self teaching how to play drums and harmonica.
Born in Dolisie (Republic of the Congo) from a big family, I am the youngest of 9 children. And most of us are musically inclined.
I showed my interest into music in 1990' where I started showing my dance moves ....
I was discovered in the eye of the religious public in mid 90' by my performances in the "Messagers de la Foi" group together with "Bana Membres" while collaborating with "Booth" (where I played one of the key roles) the drama group of the Salle Central of the Salvation Army.
Then giving myself "drum training" by beating a table with sticks at home, I then learned how to perform as drummer.
Years later, in 2002, I moved into Canada, met with Jeik Loksa (Umvweke) where both teamed up for the creation of the local band called Mopaya. and quickly becomes the vocalist, percussionist and dancer in front of audiences. It is on scene, that I repeats unceasingly dance moves with MJ and my own style (through some titles like "Simba Ngai Makassi", and "Basala" which appears in the album Sango Yango released on December 17, 2004, and the Congolese dance for the majority of the repertory) and shows an ease social apparent where as my personality is calm and reserved.
After several years of passion in writing music, collaborating with local Newfoundland musicians, I then had the idea of creating Xpress Musica.
I have perfomed with musician:
- Curtis Andrews www.curtisandrews.ca
- Duane Andrews www.duaneandrews.ca
- Brant Parsons www.bpdrums.com
- Ya Tatchi www.yatatchi.net
- Jordy Macko www.reverbnation.com/jordymako
- Micael Dikantsa http://www.reverbnation.com/mikedikantsa
- Screen name:
- alixjackson
- Member since:
- May 14 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
My taste for music is wide ranging from Michael Jackson to Akon, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Shania Twain, Rihanna, Shaggy, Mc Solar, Alicia Keys, Usher, Timberland, Flo-rida, K'naan, Nelly Furtado, Koffi Olomide, Awilo Longomba, Extra Musica, BEP, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, JB Mpiana, Monique Seka, Alpha Blondy, Khaled, Magic System, Julio Iglesias and many more ...
EQUIPMENT
Drums, Harmonica, Percussion...
