Flying Gaybo International Soca & Reggae Artiste
John Thomas aka Flying Gaybo , is an international Soca and Reggae artist born in Grenada . Known for delivering high energy to every performance , he stays focused on performing fresh and lively music for his audience , while keeping the roots from his Grenadian culture intact . While he began performing in 2003 , his passion for music has always been a part of him . Flying Gaybo continues to draw inspiration from his favourite childhood icons ; Trinidad Rio , The Lord Blakey and singer Zandolie .
Since moving to Canada in 1992 , Flying Gaybo has entertained not only in Grenada , but in major cities cross North America . He has performed for major festivals such as Caribana Toronto , Carifiesta Montreal , Grenada Day , Canada Soca Monarch and the Grenada International Groovy Soca Monarch , in addition to numerous local events .
He ’ s been an active member of the Grenada Day Cultural Association , the OCPA ( Organization of Calypso Performing Artists ) and the Nu-Wave Calypso Network . With a special place in his heart for the well-being of fellow Grenadians , he has helped raise thousands of dollars to benefit the Grenada Hospital Assistance Fund .
Over the years , Flying Gaybo has worked with talented artists such as The Mighty Sparrow , Crazy from Trinidad , and Machel Montano to name a few . He has written and composed songs with producers Ossie Gurley & the Truth and Radford Ettienne from ICU Records . He is known for a variety of songs including ‘ I Know What You Want ’, ‘ She Country ’, ‘ Please Don ’ t Judge Me ’ and ‘ Reason to Live ’.
With five albums and three awards , Flying Gaybo continuously challenges himself to create a diverse body of work inspired by his own life and Grenadian culture . Check out Flying Gaybo ’ s new releases via social media and follow him on Facebook .
For bookings , please email : aggiebddy @ yahoo . com Tel . 917-386-7706 || 416-688-1600
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