Z-STAR live shows are quite simply, unforgettable. Zee's presence onstage ignites the audience with an energy that is infectious. She can be still as a slow burning candle or as wild as a Molotov. The deep raspy blue tones of this Trinidadian troubadour, flow effortlessly through self-penned evergreens, vivid and beautifully expressed within a dynamic emotive sound.
From the first strum of her acoustic guitar to the last note she sings, you get the feeling that you’ve just experienced something very special.
Born in East-London to Trinidadian parents, her passion for music is a family affair. Her uncles Michael Timothy and Steve Nichol (Loose Ends) are both top UK musicians. Zee’s father was a bass musician and her late mother ‘Schultzi’ bought her first piano and taught her the ropes. However it is her grandfather Al Timothy who wrote the hit single “Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me” for Shirley Bassey whom Zee has most in common with…a flamboyant talent for theatrics and improvisation.
Zee’s first three albums, Voodoo Dragon Risin (VDR Records), Who Loves Lives (EMI) and Masochists & Martyrs (Muthastar) were released to great acclaim. Over the years her music has been championed by global Radio Stations; UK BBC Radio 1, LA’s KCRW, Radio Nova in Paris and Radio DJ Italy. She has recorded, supported and performed with artists…Nigel Kennedy, Terry Callier, Max Sedgely, Los Chicharrons, Bluey Maunick, Natacha Atlas, Omar, George Benson, Ciccio Merolla, Gabin, Keziah Jones, Nigel Kennedy, Richie Havens, and Roachford, performing at venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Jazz Café, Ronnie Scots, Ruskilde, Womad, Glastonbury, Festival Bar, Mtv Live, Vagina Monologues, Temple Bar LA.
Influences:
Meshell Ndegeocello, Miles Davis, Joan Armatrading, Bob Marley, Lauren Hill, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Keziah Jones, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Shuggie Ottis, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Alice Coltrane, Chris Pierce, Cat Stevens, Terry Callier, 4 Hero, Zero 7, Massive Attack, Thomas Dybdal, Shadow, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugh, Belo Velosa.
Shiver
Z-Star Lyrics
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Stem between fingers
Still attached
Roots singing songs
Luring minerals
And nitrogen
The palette
Of summer
Hopeful yellow,
Tickling azure
And whispering white
Regenerating vibrations
Of sunshimmer
Blooming across
Exposed skin
Thundershine smile
Riding through the terrain
Like a dolphin leaping
Out of the river styx
Boundaries demolished
By the purity of your laugh
By the way your delicate eyebrows
Reach toward the heavens
Your eyes,
Coquettish sparklers
Stalking the entire arc
Of history
Space-time cooked
Patiently into ambrosial desserts
Which caress my tongue
With orchestral flavor
Soaring higher
And higher
Into the july
Atmosphere
An explosion
Of contentment
Secure in the realization
That this poet's journey
Focused wholly on discovering
Your untamed spirit
Was and will always be
An astounding success
A tribute to
Cosmic synchronicity
Twin flames flickering audaciously
In the sultry calm of twilight
Your mellifluous voice
Eternally ripe upon the wind
Your heart flawlessly absorbing
Even the darkest wavelengths
Of my rambunctious
And mercurial essence
Across the universe
There are uncountable daytime skies
With two, three, or more suns
Filling horizons with wonderment
And a multiplicity of moons
That speak to each other
In between the huddles silence of night
Now that we bathe
In the immaculate poetry
Of shared experience
Our pasts
Coaxed into unbitter
Alignment
A fusillade
Of hope's innumerable bullets
Striking bullseye
Every time
An archer
Splitting the arrow
Of the universe
With the power
Of our connection
And we grow
With every second
And words
Are never enough
But focus
For a moment
On the flower
In my hand
Unbroken,
Turning sunlight
Into delicate sensations
A boy's hair
Blowing in the wind
A girl's heart
Beating out a thunderous applause
The cadence
Of true love
Gallivanting
Across the stars
I am
Yours
And you
Are mine
And when I whisper
In your ears
That you are the most beautiful vista
In the entire universe
You understand
What I mean
And I savor the way you return
Every glint of starkiss
From your eyes
To mine
And this poem
Is a flurry of snow
Blanketing an ocean consciousness
And because of you
I am simply letting it be
What it is
A dandelion bloom
Placed gently in your hair
A gift
For the only soulmate
I shall ever know
The song “Shiver” by Z-Star is a musical poem that celebrates love and the beauty of nature. The lyrics are very descriptive and paint a vivid image of a summer day. The first paragraph describes the beauty of a dandelion flower and how it draws nutrients from the earth. The colors of summer are highlighted as yellow, azure and white. The second paragraph speaks about the purity and joy of love. The poet describes how the connection between two people can demolish barriers. The imagery of a dolphin jumping out of the river styx emphasizes the joy and freedom that love can bring. The final paragraph speaks about the power of the connection between the two people. The words of the poem are not enough to express this connection, but the beauty of a dandelion flower can be seen as a symbol of the love between the two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Dandelion flowers hover
Delicate flowers floating in the air like dandelions
Stem between fingers
Holding the stem between fingers
Still attached
Still connected to the earth
Roots singing songs
The roots of the flower making a melodious sound
Luring minerals
Attracting essential nutrients
And nitrogen
And nitrogen from the soil
From the secret earth
From the hidden depths of the earth
The palette
The array
Of summer
Of the season summer
Hopeful yellow,
Bright and optimistic yellow
Tickling azure
Delightful and playful blue
And whispering white
Soft and gentle white
Regenerating vibrations
Rejuvenating movements
Of sunshimmer
Of the sparkling sunlight
Blooming across
Blossoming all over
Exposed skin
Skin that is uncovered
Thundershine smile
A radiant smile that is electrifying
Riding through the terrain
Moving through the surroundings
Like a dolphin leaping
Similar to a dolphin jumping
Out of the river styx
Out of a mythical river
Boundaries demolished
Barriers destroyed
By the purity of your laugh
Because of the genuine sincerity in your laughter
By the way your delicate eyebrows
By the manner in which your subtle eyebrows
Reach toward the heavens
Extend towards the sky
Your eyes,
Your captivating eyes
Coquettish sparklers
Flirtatious sparkling lights
Stalking the entire arc
Observing the complete curve
Of history
Of the passage of time
Space-time cooked
The fabric of the universe crafted
Patiently into ambrosial desserts
Crafted meticulously into exquisite delicacies
Which caress my tongue
That gently touch my taste buds
With orchestral flavor
With a symphony of flavors
Soaring higher
Ascending to greater heights
And higher
And even higher
Into the july
Within the month of July
Atmosphere
The surrounding air
An explosion
A burst
Of contentment
Of complete satisfaction
Secure in the realization
Confident in the understanding
That this poet's journey
The path of this poet
Focused wholly on discovering
Completely devoted to finding
Your untamed spirit
Your wild and free soul
Was and will always be
Has been and will forever remain
An astounding success
A remarkable achievement
A tribute to
A homage to
Cosmic synchronicity
The harmony of the universe
Twin flames flickering audaciously
Two souls burning brightly with boldness
In the sultry calm of twilight
In the serene stillness of dusk
Your mellifluous voice
Your sweet and melodious voice
Eternally ripe upon the wind
Forever resonating through the breeze
Your heart flawlessly absorbing
Your heart flawlessly taking in
Even the darkest wavelengths
Even the deepest and most gloomy aspects
Of my rambunctious
Of my lively
And mercurial essence
And changeable nature
Across the universe
Throughout the entire cosmos
There are uncountable daytime skies
There are countless skies during the day
With two, three, or more suns
With multiple suns
Filling horizons with wonderment
Creating awe-inspiring views
And a multiplicity of moons
And numerous moons
That speak to each other
That communicate with one another
In between the huddles silence of night
In the moments of serene silence at night
Now that we bathe
Now that we immerse ourselves
In the immaculate poetry
In the flawless beauty
Of shared experience
Of experiences lived together
Our pasts
Our histories
Coaxed into unbitter
Encouraged to let go of bitterness
Alignment
Harmony
A fusillade
A barrage
Of hope's innumerable bullets
Countless projectiles of hope
Striking bullseye
Hitting the target directly
Every time
Without fail
An archer
A skilled bowman
Splitting the arrow
Dividing the arrow
Of the universe
Of the cosmos
With the power
With the strength
Of our connection
Of our bond
And we grow
And we develop
With every second
With each passing moment
And words
And language
Are never enough
Are always insufficient
But focus
But concentrate
For a moment
For a brief period
On the flower
On the delicate bloom
In my hand
In my grasp
Unbroken,
Undamaged
Turning sunlight
Converting sunlight
Into delicate sensations
Into subtle, pleasurable experiences
A boy's hair
The hair of a young boy
Blowing in the wind
Swaying with the breeze
A girl's heart
The heart of a young girl
Beating out a thunderous applause
Pounding with a resounding applause
The cadence
The rhythm
Of true love
Of genuine affection
Gallivanting
Joyfully wandering
Across the stars
Through the vastness of the cosmos
I am
I exist
Yours
Belonging to you
And you
And you
Are mine
Belong to me
And when I whisper
And when I softly speak
In your ears
Directly to you
That you are the most beautiful vista
That you are the most stunning view
In the entire universe
In all of existence
You understand
You comprehend
What I mean
The significance behind my words
And I savor the way you return
And I cherish how you reciprocate
Every glint of starkiss
Each sparkle of sunlight
From your eyes
From your eyes
To mine
To my own
And this poem
And this piece of writing
Is a flurry of snow
Represents a flurry of snow
Blanketing an ocean consciousness
Covering a vast awareness
And because of you
And due to your presence
I am simply letting it be
I am allowing it to exist
What it is
In its true form
A dandelion bloom
A blooming dandelion
Placed gently in your hair
Carefully positioned in your hair
A gift
A present
For the only soulmate
For the one and only true love
I shall ever know
I will ever encounter
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Written by: Thomas Goss
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