International Musician BK Davis hosts Charity Concert in Belize

On Thursday, Steinway artist Byron “BK” Davis will take the stage for a solo performance at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. His show, titled ‘Invisible Secret,’ will feature his original music, including a song dedicated to the beauty of Belize, as well as covers of classics by Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Bliss Center for Performing Arts to support the theatre and its programs. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon with more details.

 

Britney Gordon, Reporting

After just one visit, Byron “BK” Davis fell head over heels for Belize. Hailing from the United States, this talented musician specializes in jazz, R&B, gospel, and soul, and can play over a dozen instruments. His first trip was in 2017, and now he’s back, ready to use his musical talents to express his love for this beautiful country.

 

Byron “BK” Davis, Musician

“ When I came to Belize, it was more like a sabbatical after thirty years of  hard work as a musician and everything. So I came to Belize just to kick back and to have some time. I don’t know how long I stayed. It was like nine months or better than a year. And I fell in love with Belize. It’s just a wonderful place,  wonderful people. The food is matchless. You can’t, it’s just amazing. The food’s amazing. Everybody’s nice. Everybody’s nice. And I decided, I said geez, I’m gonna go back to Belize and finish my audiobook.”

 

Davis returned to Belize to record an audiobook for his memoir, ‘B.K. Davis Ivory Towers.’ During his visit, he chatted with Kim Vasquez, the director of the Institute of Creative Arts, to brainstorm ways he could give back to the creative community.

 

Kim Vasquez, Director, ICA

“Having released that album and having the song about Belize he wanted to come back here to spend some time to do his audio book that he’s working on. And as well, just be back here. He really loves Belize loves our culture, our people, our food, our music. And naturally, he found his way back here to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts to connect with us. That was just before Christmas, and he had barely sat down with me five minutes when he said Kim, whatever you’re doing here at the Bliss. I really want to support it. How can I help? And I said you have an amazing voice. You are a fantastic composer. And if you would just simply do a performance for us, that would go a long way.”

 

Davis is set to perform a ninety-minute solo concert, showcasing his incredible musical talent as one of the select few Steinway artists in the world. These musicians are handpicked to perform exclusively on Steinway instruments. During the concert, Davis will play his song ‘Down in Belize,’ a track he created to celebrate his love for Belize’s serene beaches.

 

Byron “BK” Davis

“When I feel like sunbathing nude down in Belize. In the moonlight undulating smooth right by the sea you and I both feel so tropical down in Belize where only lovers go. Second verse is dolphins dancing, scarlet macaws singing love themes, mangoes falling, coconut milks oh so sweet, you and I both feel tropical, feel so tropical, down in Belize, where only lovers go. That’s my contribution. And these are really my thoughts my feelings.  Belize is the perfect getaway for anybody who wants to take a vacation. Anybody who wants to close, to close things off and study. As for me, this particular trip, I’m completing my audio book.”

 

Tickets will be sold at fifteen dollars for adults and five dollars for children. The profits will be used to assist with the refurbishing of the Bliss Center and its theatrical projects. Britney Gordon for News Five.