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Brettina
Brettina at Capitol Records Studio A
Brettina at Capitol Records Studio A
Background information
Birth nameBrettina Lorena Robinson
Born (1970-12-08) December 8, 1970 (age 53)
Nassau, Bahamas
GenresJazz, smooth jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress, print model
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–present
LabelsFloating Bridge Media (independent)
Websitehttps://brettina.com

Brettina Lorena Robinson (born December 8, 1970) is a Bahamian jazz singer-songwriter, model, and SAG actress, who lives in metropolitan Los Angeles.

Early life

Brettina was born in Nassau, the Bahamas. She moved to Chicago with her family while she was a toddler when her mother, gospel-singer/actress Leona Coakley Spring, began acting on the popular stage plays "The Crucible," and "The Other Cinderella."[1] Brettina moved back to the Bahamas during her school years.

Brettina began singing at age four, under the influence of her mother, as well as her uncles

  1. , Theo and Kirk Coakley of the popular 1970 Funk/Soul group T-Connection.

While attending C.I. Gibson School in the Bahamas she was awarded the title "Miss C.I. Gibson", which made her eligible for Miss Bahamas Talented Teen.[2] Brettina won the title "Miss Bahamas Talented Teen",[3] and earned a university scholarship. She attended the University of Washington.[2][3]

Musical style and career

Brettina cites as her main influences Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, Shirley Horn,[3][4] Shirley Bassey,[5] Sade, Adele, Diana Krall, Brenda Russell, Corinne Bailey Rae, Tiwa Savage and LIRA.[6] She sings jazz, and describes her style as "organic".[3][4]

She hopes to perform in South Africa where she has a huge following, and to capture the European audience., June 2020 {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

She draws from personal experience in her songwriting. For example, she cites her poor childhood as the inspiration for her song "Poor Old Times",[2] her fondness for chai as the inspiration for "Chai",[7] and childhood memories as the inspiration for covering the Belafonte-Burgess song "Island in the Sun".[8]

In addition to her jazz career, she has worked as a print model and an actress in national advertisements. As a singer, she has performed mainly in the Seattle and Los Angeles areas.[6][3][9]

She has performed in public on several occasions, for example:

  • CD release party (publicity appearance, but not a performance) [10]
  • Supermodel of the Bahamas show, with Bahamian R&B singer Julien[11]
  • Kirkland Performance Center "New Face of Jazz" concert November 2010[9]
  • "Up Close & Unplugged" concert January 26, 2011[6][12]
  • Her talent agency announced a "New Face of Jazz World Tour".[13]
  • Caribbean Heritage Organization featured artist June 2013
  • Scheduled to appear at 20/50 Music Is Life Festival 2014, in Nassau Bahamas, may 8[14]

Awards

  • Brettina won the title Miss C.I. Gibson, which made her eligible for Miss Talented Teen Bahamas.
  • Brettina won the Hal Jackson Miss Talented Teen Bahamas and was awarded a scholarship.[6]
  • Brettina is an Ambassador for the reputable hair brand – Black Velvet Hair

Critical acclaim

Brettina has been praised by a variety of critics, for example:

Philanthropy

Brettina supports several charitable causes, most visibly a donation in support of C.I. Gibson School, which she attended.[7] She also supports All Saints Camp, a shelter for people suffering from HIV/AIDS, with her mother.[2]

Discography

Studio albums: Brettina - Self titled debut album (2010), New Day - EP released in 2021.

  • Brettina (2010) [15]
    • "Paradise"
    • "Bahamian Girl"
    • "The Bug"
    • "Serafina"
    • "Poor Old Times"
    • "Chai"
    • "My Time to Shine"
    • "Pardon the Storm"
    • "Island in the Sun"
    • "One"
    • "Serafina" (bonus track with strings)
  • Bop Baiyé - Single released in 2019.
  • New Day - EP released in 2021.
    • "New Day"
    • "Low"
    • "Simple Pleasures"
    • "Bop Baiyé"
  • Simple Pleasures Remixes - Released in 2022.
    • "Simple Pleasures (Incognito Radio Edit)"
    • "Simple Pleasures (Incognito Mix)"
    • "Simple Pleasures (IYakul Remix)"
    • "Simple Pleasures (Ski Oakenfull Dub)"

Videos

  • "Simple Pleasures" Original Version (Lyric Video) released on the Brettina Official YouTube channel in 2020.
  • "Bop Baiyé" music video reported to currently be in production and scheduled for release in 2022.

Management

Brettina is currently working with the UK based firm "Nick Stewart & Associates Ltd", an independent consultancy launched by music industry veteran Nick Stewart, who signed U2, Killing Joke and The Long Ryders to Island Records and has worked with a wide range of world renowned artists such as Grace Jones, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond, Robert Palmer, Michael Bolton and New Kids On The Block.

References

  1. ^ Christianson, Bill (November 22, 2011). "Redmond's Bahama Mama: Many talents, one mission". Redmond Reporter. Sound Publishing, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Chakara Bennett (February 5, 2010). "Fighting for her dream". The Nassau Guardian Online. The Nassau Guardian. Archived from the original on March 28, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Biography". Brettina.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Interview with Bahamian Jazz Artist, Brettina Robinson". The Bahamas Weekly. April 30, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  5. ^ "Special Guests Ms Charmaine, Pastor Chandra Williams, & Brettina (time 52:50)". Alysha Live. February 13, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d "Brettina FAN PAGE". Facebook. January 12, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  7. ^ a b Chakara Bennett (April 30, 2010). "Brettina's heart and soul". The Nassau Guardian Online. The Nassau Guardian. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
  8. ^ "Beautiful Bahamian Girl". Bahamians Online. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  9. ^ a b "Brettina: the New Face of Jazz". November 14, 2010. Archived from the original on November 11, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  10. ^ Tara Hunnewell (April 1, 2010). "Brettina Music, Brettina CD Release Party, RealTVfilms". RealTVfilms. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  11. ^ "Brettina and Julien to perform at Supermodel of the Bahamas". The Bahamas Weekly. April 24, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
  12. ^ "Brettina. Up Close & Unplugged". Brettina FAN PAGE. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  13. ^ "International Creative Talent Agency". International Creative Talent Agency. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  14. ^ "Bahamian night – May 8". Archived from the original on April 29, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  15. ^ a b Nadal, James (November 18, 2010). "Brettina". All About Jazz.
  16. ^ "Brettina: New Sound of Jazz - JazzWax". www.jazzwax.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  17. ^ "Archived copy". bohemiansoul.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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