 Give
the CROWNS Drummer Some!
Romero Wyatt wants some too, since the director (M. Caffey)
and musical conductor (Harper) preceded him "Favorites." Swing in this
Sunday (Jan. 30) Challenger News,
Vol42/NO.4-January 26, 2005, page 8 Every Sunday at 9 PM on
WBFO - 88.7FM
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Queens of History
TorontoStage.com - ..."Added to the experience is percussionist Romero Wyatt
whose obvious display of love and enthusiasm for his art is contagious as he
performed drumming, stomping, clapping and dancing. A few numbers were sung
without any accompaniment other then Romero's genius yet were more moving than
the addition of instruments."
 StudioArena.org
- ROMERO WYATT,
Percussionist -
Romero is the owner of Drumtalk39 Entertainment
and producer/engineer for Drumtalk39 Recording Studio. Romero is also the
musical director/manager/principal drummer for Coyaba African Dance Company. His
credits include theatre performances (Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, the Kennedy
Center), television (BET), and University Workshops. In dance he has worked with
many legendary choreographers including Alvin Ailey and Katherine Dunham among
others. He has worked with "Sketches" Jazz, Marcus Johnson, Bobby Lyle, Davie
Yarborough, Rob Seals and many international recording artists and his
performance schedule has taken him throughout the U.S. and as far as South
Korea.
Percussion Discussion
During the CROWNS production promotion for the Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY,
Romero, percussionist, and actress Joy Lyn Mathews were asked to host the
WDKX 104 FM 8 a.m. morning show twice, and on both occasions Romero's CD's
Aaaaaahhh Lately and Backbone were aired.
Also, Romero and DJ Freddy Colon performed live with a percussion discussion on
congas throughout the show.
A Crowning Glory
Studio Arena's "Crown's" to kick off Niagara Movement centennial celebration!
Studio Arena’s “Crown’s” is the first 2005 event scheduled to mark the 100th
anniversary of the Niagara Movement.
The Niagara Movement – predecessor to the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People – was born in Buffalo in 1905 when a group of
leading African-American intellectuals, writers and activists met here and in
Fort Erie, Ontario.
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 Cast
Is Full of Exceptional Voices
"... The music is what it's all about here, and this is why you should to to see
it. The musical direction by eMarcus Harper, who also plays a mean and
well-tempered electric keyboard, is first rate. Percussionist Romero Wyatt
provides fabulous rhythmic support, his blending of African, gospel, rap and
jazz beats staggeringly impressive. The sound was expertly designed by
Studio Arena's Rick Menke." - ...read the rest [PDF]
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City - Rochester City News
By Herbert M. Simpson
"...As directed and choreographed by a master of musical
storytelling, Marion J. Caffey, who wrote and directed the thrilling Cookin' at
the Cookery here and across the country, Crowns is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
Musical director e' Marcus Harper accompanies the cast on keyboards, and an
amazing percussionist, Romero Wyatt, does everything but acrobatics as a one-man
rhythm section." ...
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