Neville Brown was born and raised in Handsworth Birmingham
England. He started his musical career at 17 when he began to learn the Bass
guitar accompanying other musician in jam style sessions; this provided the
groundwork on which his production skills were to be built. Later he moved to
the six-string version and became the founder member of Cornerstone. He soon
emerged as the bands front man and main songwriter. The band played their first
gig on the eve of a new decade the Eighties. This paved the way for five years
of giging and recording which included two sessions for the BBC on the John Peel
show, appearances on Central television plus various support gigs and tours.
These included Burning Spear, Gregory Issac, Ziggy Marley, Dennis Brown and
Steel Pulse to name but a few. Unfortunately, before the band were signed they
split and went their separate ways. Following the split at risk Neville worked
with homeless young people and people at risk.
However, he became more and more frustrated working within
the constraints of ‘the system’ and has recently set up a social enterprise that
offers music programmes and personal development via drumming circles and
cultural awareness. All ‘Talking Drums’ personal donates a percentage of their
wages to TAC.
In November 2005 Neville visited Ghana where he witnessed much suffering and
distress. Many children were alone and desperate living on the streets without
regular food, water or shelter; innocent victims who suffer as a result of
deprivation Neville realized that without education and aid the children would
not be able to break free from poverty. He realized that many projects working
with children lacked the necessary infrastructure that would be needed to make
them successful.
On his return to England Neville discussed these issues with like minded people
who together wanted to make a difference, as a result the charity ‘Tribute to
African Children (TAC)’ was born.
During its first year TAC has been busy building a solid foundation from which
to launch future work.
If you are able to support our work in any way we would love to hear from you.
This could be fund raising, donations, time, or your expertise.
ONE PERFECT AND BLESSED LOVE give thx so much for da support and da friendship! i appreciate it Nice to meet u! Large up to u! keep da positive vibz by ur side and keep on shinin! Guidance and protection take care one love :D
Greetings Cornerstone, Thank you for your friendship, it is my pleasure to meet you, and to enjoy youyr great vocal talent and music. Keep on giving as it is better to give than to receive. We pray that you will be succesful on your mission to help those that need it most, One Love, Barry
Here's hoping the world is treating you right! We are still keeping our dream alive everyday thanks to friends like yourself. Keep on rocking your own dream!
OK, listen up, This is your weekend. I've got an awesome gig for you on Friday and for the very reasonable price of four squids. It's the ever impressive Mr. Elephant at The Hare 'n' Hounds in Kings Heath. There's free CDs and Kazoos and all sorts of cabaret based behaviour as well as the usual excelent line up of bands and DJs (including Marc Reck and Lopan), undoubtedly some drumming shenanigans and probably some drinks offers too.
On Saturday it's the last Dirty Soul System Allnighter at The Church Inn. If you've not been before, this is your last chance. If you have, you know you won't want to miss this. It'll be another blend of beats covering Dubstep, Breakbeat and D&B and all for the very reasonable price of absolutely buck Shee! I'm warning you now, you may find yourself staggering out of the place in a semi-deranged state at 9 O'clock Sunday morning.
So there you go. A whole weekend of quality raving for £4.
MIGHTYSEGUS, une voix entre Peter Morgan et David Hinds. BIG ARTISTE! MISSIE BAMBOO et S'KOBAR, alliant Dancehall et Hip-Hop. PURE ENERGY ! DEEWAÏ, un phrasé sacadé au fast & old style. PUR RUB A DUB STYLE ! MOCO, artiste d'influence Hip-Hop. LE NOUVEAU 50cents FRANCAIS !! A DECOUVRIR !
Que nos pas restent sur le bon chemin... "Sélassie Love Is The Solution"
