Trevy Felix of Boom Shaka and his companion Nelly Stharre were found dead on August 19th in the burned remains of the house where they lived in the hills of Dominica. Trevy was a friend for almost 30 years, so here’s a little remembrance.
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Beautifully written Michael, thanks!
I didn’t want it to end.
Thanks guys. If it worked for you then I must have been on the right track.
Those were the days when I first met you. Boom Shaka was pretty cool. I’m sorry about Trevy, I know how hard that kind of loss can be.
thx,i was close to both of them and loved your reflection.did you attend boomshaka mem.show in l.a. i was in big bear at that time but could not reach.
Hi Virgil. No, I didn’t go to the memorial show. I wasn’t up for a memorial so soon. Trevy’s brother Ray is planning an annual festival though, starting next February in Dominica. https://www.facebook.com/EveryDayIsADayForLove/
did you here any of his later african music w/sista nell?
I just came across this again. In 2015 I had just discovered the music of Trevy Felix and Nelly Stharre and I totally loved their songs and videos, such as Dread Act and Rivers of Love. When the bad news hit the Internet I was so shocked and I frantically tried to find more information. I just couldn’t believe it all. There was hardly any info to be found and so your remembrance was more than welcome. It gave a good impression of Trevy and the kind of person he was. I really appreciated it at the time and still do now. So a belated big thank you!!!
[…] third or fourth time we came out here to ride bikes around, Noel, my friend Trevy and I had brought along some bread and cheese and various eating and drinking things, and after […]
I saw Boom Shaka in the early 2000’s at the WOW Hall in Eugene, OR when they were on tour. We hung out with Trevy backstage afterwards. I just started listening to the “Resistance” and “African Roots” albums. I wish I had known him more. I am optimistic about the future of reggae music. There are lots of great artists like Chronixx, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Protoje, etc. I’m glad that you have those memories of Trevy!
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Michael how much I miss brother. Trevy and I (Kervin) grew up together in Dominica as kids. Do I ever miss brother.