Saint Kitts and Nevis mourns lack of musician extraordinaire Michael “Mick Stokes” Heyliger
The Authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis extends honest sympathies to the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on the passing of his father and cultural icon Michael ‘Mick Stokes’ Heyliger on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Honest condolences are additionally prolonged to his daughter, fashionable DJ and radio persona Michelle “Candy Sister Sensia” “Triple S” Stokes, and his lifelong companion Pamela Nolan.
The veteran calypsonian, musician extraordinaire, and radio persona died at sixty-nine (69) years of age. He was well-known throughout the Federation and throughout the area for his musical skills as a drummer, songwriter, and entertainer; his vibrant persona; and distinctive expertise as a jeweler.
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He’s additionally the daddy of the legendary Mick Stokes started his leisure journey as a limbo dancer at a really younger age and rapidly transitioned to sharing his musical items as a singer, songwriter, drummer, and entertainer.
His dynamic presence drew folks to him and captivated his viewers. He was a member of well-known musical teams equivalent to Ellie Matt & The Gis Brass, Gis Brass Worldwide, De Brass, Tunka and Pals (St Maarten), and Vinomar Sonics (Virgin Gorda). He additionally contributed his skills to Ashanti, Legends Band, 4 Play, Royaltiez, and Rhapsody.
Mick Stokes’ skills additionally lengthen to different Caribbean Islands. He additionally performed in bands in Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Michael “Mick” Stokes was a patriot. His real love for his nation was embodied in one in all his most well-known songs, “LIAMUIGA” which he carried out as a member of GI’s Brass Worldwide, capturing the true essence of the tradition, heritage, and other people of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
His lyrical experience is made evident in his spectacular assortment of songs together with “One Brief Man”, “Music In Jail”, “Liamuiga Calling”, “She’s Not There”, “All Kinda Tings” which he captured the Highway March title with 1991/92, “Play One Extra For Me”, “Play de Candy Music”, “Chilly And Wet Days”, “Strive A Little Kindness”, “Sam Browne”, “A Acquired One other Life”, “Cool Breeze”, “Beat De Drums”, “Noisy Neighbour”, “Winner”, “The place Is The Love”, “No one Love”, “That’s Magnificent”, “Darling Donna”, “Nelson Mandela Is Free”, “Bounce”, “Free Up”, “We Impartial”.
Along with his musical skills, he was additionally a preferred native radio persona on ZIZ Radio, internet hosting exhibits equivalent to Nationwide Showcase which showcased native skills and saved the colourful calypso and carnival spirit alive. He was additionally a co-host on the favored present Radio Market, an on-air purchaser and vendor platform, with Jasmine “Jazzy D” Thomas.
In 2020, he was awarded the St. Kitts-Nevis Medal of Honor for his contribution to the music trade and exemplary impression on the tradition and heritage of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and all through the Caribbean.
Michael “Mick Stokes” was an inspiration to many native artistes. His ardour, dedication, and musical skills will ceaselessly be embedded within the tradition and heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis.