David J David
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Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Background Singer, Other.

ABOUT

David J David (David Kabbashi), is a South-Sudanese Canadian singer and musician. His father discovered his talent for music at a young age. Coming from a family of talented musicians, David was inspired to begin composing songs and learning diverse instruments. His love for music started at a younger age and when he was 16 years old he owned his first musical instrument, the harmonica. In 1993, he started playing bass guitar for Comboni College Khartoum (CCK band), where he got the nickname "Didier Masela", after the famous bass player for Wenge Musica from Congo. In 2000, he moved to Cairo, Egypt where he co-founded the band Tandy Musica and performed as the lead singer and guitarist. David immigrated to Canada in 2004, where he continued in his musical journey with Dr. Zoo band as a lead guitar player and back up singer. David continues to tour North America with diverse artists and shares his unique style of music for various audiences. In 2012, he formed David J David Band, a multicultural group which plays Afro-Fution styles. Coming from a country that emerged from decades of civil war, he is committed to use his music as a tool to empower, educate and send messages of peace, hope and love. David is passionate about issues concerning youth and supports community enhancement projects. He volunteers and plays music for the homeless at The Mustard Seed Street Ministry. David has been featured on CBC Radio, CBC Television, Rogers Television and Shaw TV. He has also been nominated in 2013 for best band/ musician/ performer of the year by Black Gold Awards Of Alberta.

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Screen name:
David J David
Member since:
Apr 30 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years together:
3
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Age:
46 years

Influences

Bob Marley and the wailers and Wenge Musica.

Members Of Band

David Kabbashi, CK Sax, Martin Gerard, Jude Dachowski, Magda, Irene Law, Anthony Gordon, Alejandro, Bassirou Sylla, Sinani Alipui,

EQUIPMENT

Saxophone, Djembe, Lead guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, Keyboard and Drums box.