Air Jamaica Sky Writings
Now more than ever, Jamaican musicians are giving back and making a difference in the lives of those in need. Read the article here.
Arts Inspire Event
Jamaican drummer, William "Willie" Stewart has now taken his distinct style of drumming into the schools of South Florida. "Arts Inspire" are workshops that introduce South Florida's multi-cultural community and features well-known performing artists. Read more and view the video.
Jamaica.com Biography on Willie Stewart—A Past Member of the Legendary 'Third World' Band....The Man, His Passion, and His 'Solutions In Music.'
Willie Stewart-a member of the unforgettable and amazing Third World Band. He was also one of the creators and origina band member of the impressive Inner Circle band. Willie was the prolific drummer for Third World for twenty one (21) years. Come and read along as he shares the personal details of how his passion for the drums/music began (PartI), his Journey with Third World (Part II), his life beyond Third World (Part III) and how he created 'Solutions in Music' (Part IV). Come and meet one of the pioneers of reggae music---Willie Stewart!! Read the article here.
Jamaican Reggae Legend Willie Stewart Jams With Students At Broward Center
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, designated as the county's first international cultural embassy by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, has given students a passport to other cultures through its interactive "Arts Inspires..." annual workshop, which has featured artists such as Romero Britto and Pablo Cano. Read the entire article.
Rhythms of Africa - Music Around the World with Legendary Drummer Willie Stewart
MIRAMAR - Hundreds of people packed the Miramar Cultural Center recently for Rhythms of Africa, Music Around the World, with Willie Stewart, formerly of the legendary Jamaican reggae band Third World, and a group of 60 children from Miramar Early Childhood program, Aspira, and Little Kids of Miramar. Read the entire article.
Jamaican Drummer takes the art of drumming and Jamaican music history into Florida schools
FT. LAUDERDALE - Jamaican drummer, William 'Willie' Stewart has now taken his distinct style of drumming into schools in South Florida.. Read the entire article.
ABC WPLG News Clip - Arts Inspire
Willie Stewart, former member of reggae sensation Third world, conducted an interactive workship with students from Winston Park Elementary and Parkway Middle School Monday.
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The Big Beat - A Five-Star Drum Shops Events
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Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark's celebration of black history Month climaxes on Saturday, February 27, with a free performance of "Rhythms of Africa, Music Around the World" by Willie Stewart, of the internationally acclaimed band Third World. Click here to read the entire article.Broward Herald
Willie Stewart, formerly a member of the reggae group Third World, hosts a workshop on drumming as a stress reliever Sunday afternoon at the South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. Right, the stress melts away as Glenn Cunningham of Pembroke Pines picks up the beat during the workshop. Click here to read the entire article.Broward Palm-Beach New Times
"I was just called to do other things," Stewart says during a recent interview. "I wanted to work with children, and I knew I wouldn't be able to achieve that the way I wanted to if I continued on in the bandm so I left. I knew people would be upset initially -- we were like a family, but after 23 years, I had to move on. It was just that simple." Read the entire interview.Caribbean-Today - News Online
Jamaican drummer, William 'Willie' Stewart has now taken his distinct style of drumming into schools in South Florida. Click here to read the entire article.
Caribbean-Today - News Online
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, designated as the county's first international cultural embassy by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, has given students a passport to other cultures through its interactive "Arts Inspires..." annual workshop, which has featured artists such as Romero Britto and Pablo Cano. Click here to read the entire article.
Caribbean-Today
William "Willie" Stewart, of Third World fame, has taken his distinct style of drumming into South Florida's schools, sharing his knowledge and experience with the students and motivating, uplifting and empowering them. View the entire article.
Jamaicas.com - Arts-Inspire
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, designated as the county's first international cultural embassy by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, has given students a passport to other cultures through its interactive "Arts Inspires..." annual workshop, which has featured artists such as Romero Britto and Pablo Cano. Click here to read the article.
Miami-Herald - Neighbors
Dozens of Miramar children will get the chance to be a part of a musical presentation called Rhymthms of Africa, Music Around the World, coming to the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark on Saturday. Click here to read the article.
Caribbean-Today
Miramar celebrates with music, art. Musician Willie Stewart, best known for his role as drummer for the Jamaican band Third World, will give a free performance of "Rhythms of Africa, Music Around the World" in South Florida to mark Black History Month (BHM). View the article here.
National Weekly
Willie Stewart and his band present the "Rhythms of Africa" at the 2008 Season of Excellence, celebrating cultural diversity in the arts, music and fashion at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center on Sistrunk Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. View the clip here.
Knight Arts Challenge - Congratulations to the Finalists of the 2010 Knight Arts Challege
Through the arts, we strive to bring our diverse community together and help transform South Florida. To accelerate this transformation, Knight Foundation has committed $20 million over five years through the Knight Arts Challenge. Winners of the community-wide content for the best ideas for the arts in South Florida will be announced later this year. Read the entire article here.
South Florida Extra
Many people know Willie Stewart as the dynamic drummer from the highly popular international band, Third World. That period is essentially behind him as he seeks to use his talents for the betterment of society - espeically with disadvantaged and incarcerated youths. Read the article here.
Sun Sentinel
Willie Stewart, former drummer for the popular reggae band Third World, instructs Isaiah Pierre, 8, and other students in Miramar's Early Childhood Program on African, Brazilian, Cuban and Jamaican drumming. The drumming workshop culminates with the Rhythms of African, Music Around the World concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Miramar Cultural Center, where the students will perform with local musicians. Vouchers for the free concert are available at the Miramar Cultural Center box office or at MiramarCulturalCenter.org. Read the clip here.
Sun Sentinel
Jonathon Echols Cunningham, a seventh-grader at Parkway Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, drums with classmates on Monday while participating in a workshop with Willie Stewart, former member of reggae band Third World, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Parkway Middle and Winston Park Elementary students played a variety of percussion instruments and learned about the African influence on Jamaica's people, music and culture. Read the clip.
Sun Sentinel
A Broward County cultural grant will allow 60 Miramar Children to learn to play percussion instruments and perform in public. Read the clipping here.
Sun Sentinel
After months of practicing children from Mirmar's after-school program displayed their musical skills with the Rhythms of Africa show at the Miramar Cultural Center. Read the full article.
Sun Sentinel
Willie Stewart of Pembroke Pines offers a lesson in Caribbean rhythms. Read the newspaper clipping here.
Sun Sentinel
In an alley warehouse in northeast Fort Lauderdale, Willie Stewart is trying to teach six teenagers rhythm on conga drums. Read the newspaper clipping here.
The Herald - Broward Plus
Willie Stewart's Ambition? Using music to change the lives of children and luckily for us, he is doing just that all over Broward county. Read the newspaper clipping here.
Miami Herald - Neighbors
Seminar points out the power of music. Read the newspaper clipping here.
WLRN Magazine
Drumer Willie Stewart well knows the power of music. As the former director and percussionist with Grammy nomated third World Band, he has entertained people throughout the world. Read the magazine page here.
WLRN Magazine Program Description
Drumer Willie Stewart well knows the power of music. As the former director and percussionist with Grammy nomated third World Band, he has entertained people throughout the world. Read the online program description here.
