HELLO  FANMILY, WELLWISHERS, NEW SUPPORTERS!

I`m up and about with my constant Co.P(you know who) rubbing shoulders or as the terminology used ever so often as mingling. Yes indeed, that was the case when Marcus and I were invited to attend the 34th PKM SOMMER-BIWAK in the KRONPRINZENPALAIS

in Berlin. Parlamentskreis Mittelstand Der CDU / CSU - Bundestagsfraktion. As you can see on our invitation the event was on the 24th June 2008.

The evening was quite vibrant and the HIGHLIGHT for me was when I met and shook hand with Bundeskazlerin der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Dr. Angela Merkel MDB. I was pleasantly surprised how very warm she was. The camaras were busy clicking away but I guess that the journalists, who got the shots kept them for themselves. HA! HA! HA! HA!

Nevermind, there will be other times when I`ll get them to take the shots with my camara. I

did just that in capturing other photos of the evening.

Just look at me enjoying that cigar - JOKE! I was only posing with it and found it rather funny, smoking away without it being lit as I did in the "Ma Baker" video. Remember? The lovely lady who was rolling the cigars was from Brazil. The other photos are of other guests at the event.

On the 27th of June we had the pleasure of meeting YING from the act YING YANG TWINS

Now that was a hilarious evening. He was sooooo funny that laughter was the topping of the day. Unfortunately we couldn`t make it for their show in Berlin that night but will definitely do so on another occasion. YOU  ROCK YING! Congratulations on your success and thanks for the autograph.

In the meantime we are on our way to Erevan - Armenia for a show set for the 18th instant. Will definitely take some photos. OK?

Continue to stay tuned, my surprise will be revealed soon. That`s all for the moment I`m afraid. Take Care!  WALK GOOD!

                                                      WITH  GOD`S  GUIDANCE!!!

                                                       Marcia.

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Marcia Barrett - July 2008.

Hello Fanmily - Supporters,

Are you feeling IRIE?  I am. Oh! by the way IRIE is a little Jamaican expression which means GOOD - VIBRANT. Got it? Good (smile)

As you know that there is another vital side to an artiste`s commitments in our business, which is the promotional input. Sometimes it can get a little bit hectic but I love that part of it too mind you and I`m catching up on the years that went by, whilst I was battling for my life. Thank God for the internet, which enables one to keep in touch with the world at anytime. Let me give you an update of what Iv`e been up to during the last six weeks.

The interview on "Dragonland Radio, with Markus Schultz via internet on the 24.5.08 between 8 - 10p.m. German time was enjoyable, even though I had to make some corrections with FACTS. You know what I mean? I was actually scheduled for a twenty minutes chat but stayed on for Markus`s full two hours air time. I hope that those of you who had the chance to listen in, enjoyed it. Thank you Markus for the invitation and will definitely pop in again.

I had another EXCITING telephone interview for BBC RADIO 2 on the 5th instant with DJ. Stuart Maconie. This was at 6.15p.m. GMT (7.15p.m. German time) The LIVE show was

entitled "THE VINYL COUNTDOWN" of which "Boney M" was included in the TOP 5  of the

"KILLER  POP  FACT" and was selected the NUMBER ONE with "Rivers Of Babylon"

"Brown Girl In The Ring" for sales in 1978, making the single officially 3 X platinum in Britain

alone. It`s also good to know that this show usually have up to 5.5 million listeners. The interview was nice and fulfilling.

Now, on the next day which was the 6th instant, I was invited to be on the JURY panel at a

beauty pageant in Berlin. The event was "Miss. & Mister Land Berlin 2008", which was held at the "ADAGIO" discotheque located at Marlene - Dietrich Platz 1. I enjoyed that immensely.

Some photos are displayed under this note, only on www.marciabarrettsite.com This info is for those of you who have logged on www.marciabarrettofboneym.com OK? You will have some other photos to view.

Last but not least, my surprises are just around the corner, STAY TUNED! I myself can`wait

HA! HA! HAAAAA! Until then.

                                                         ONE  LOVE!!!

                                                          Marcia.

"A    LITTLE   INFORMATION"

Dear Fanmily & Supporters,

Let me hope that everybody is keeping FINE and DANDY. Marcus and I are experiencing

the same POSITIVE VIBES. I would just like to inform you of my interview via internet this coming Saturday, the 24th instant between 8 & 10 p.m. This will be aired by Dragonland-Radio in Berlin. Just log on www.Dragonland-Radio.de and enjoy.

Iv`e got some EXCITING surprises for you soon but will relate to them when everything is ready. In the meantime I`m taking care of business GLOBALLY. All I can say is that GOD IS WATCHING OVER ME, as ALWAYS!

                                                         PEACE  &  LOVE!!!

                                                         Marcia.

OOPS!

In my note above, when I extended thanks to the students of IIPM and wrote an incorrect abbreviation of what they represent, I would like to correct my mis - typing. To you LOVELY

students, it was one finger that went the wrong way. (smile) I`m sure you can understand.

Last but not by no means least, let me applaud the hospitality that we were given daily  during our stay in the "GRAND ASHOK HOTEL" in BANGALORE. The staff was SUPERB applying "TOP NOTCH" service at all times. Will always come again.Thank you!

                                                           ONE  LOVE!!!

                                                            Marcia Barrett of "BONEY M".

Warm Greetings Fanmily, Wellwishers & New Supporters!

It is quite beautifully HECTIC, continuing my mission doing what I enjoy and do best. I`m in my heights, performing globally with a wonderful experienced and professional team, who support me in extending JOY and at the same time the message of PEACE to all our audiences. I would like to share with you some of the moments that was captured of us, during our visit to INDIA----BANGALORE with this collection of photos and articles. Let me take this moment in THANKING Mr. Bhairav Shanth and his entire team for making this thought into a POSITIVE reality. Another THANKS is extending to the students of (IIPM) their support of awareness on global warming as a part of the AMAZE-2008 spectacular. Big RESPECT to the band AURKO who presented their lovely Indi-pop numbers and covers from Hindi film songs. ARYA`S karaoke was enchanting. We had a splendid time and I hope that you will enjoy me sharing the event with you. On a personal note, after sometime I`ve been having a few turbulances with my guessbook but it`s back on track again. My upcoming note is near at hand so keep a close eye opened. In the meantime, take care!

BLESSINGS!!!
Marcia Barrett.

Hello! Hello! Hello! Fanmily----- Wellwishers, can you hear me? Yes, Yes I know you are hearing me because I can feel your pulses injecting good, positive vibes in every move I`m making with my "Solo Launch".

I`m thrilled to announce to you my up-coming shows in Canada and America which starts on the 30th of May 2002 until the 9th of June 2002. My band and I can`t wait to set foot on stage, driving those "Boney M" hits to the MAX. I will of course do a few tracks from my CD. "Survival" as well. I`m soooooooo EXCITED and BLESSED to have such professional musicians and vocalists who will bring out my true colours. Allow me to give you a little synopsis about them.

Allan Smith---------M.D. & Keyboard Player. He`s better known as GRIP and you`ll see why. Grip`s incredible talent has been proven over and over again with artiste such as KEITH SWEAT, XSCAPE, L.S.G. JAGGED EDGE, DRU HILL & T. L. C.etc, etc, etc. Vick Alexzander--------Drummer. Vick is a POWER HOUSE drummer and have worked with TONY RICH, BRICK, GOODIE MOB etc, etc, etc. Marcus James-------- Bassist. Marcus as you`d know by now is a very gifted musician, producer, song writer who amazes me all the time when he picks up his instrument.He is EDDY GRANT`S former bassist also worked with MIKE HUG the drummer from Manfred Man etc, etc, etc.
Zosia Barkley-------- Vocalist. She is better known as PINKY, isn`t that cute? Well, Pinky has been a backup vocalist for CELINE DION and many other established singers.
Angelque Carey------Vocalist.Angelque is a superb vocalist, who has contributed in many studio sessions and live performances. Even though most of my fans are not in America, I`m looking forward to meeting Bonnie from Rumania who is very dear to me and Robert from Poland who is quite special. They have supported me since the "Boney M" days and now with my launch.If any other member of my fanmily happens to be living or visiting in the cities that I`ll be performing, it would be most delightful meeting you.

Sincerely,
Marcia.

March 28, 2002

“MY TRIP BACK TO GERMANY”
(February ---- March 2002)

Fanmily, Wellwishers!

How are you feeling? I hope fine. As for Marcus and myself we are feeling just GREAT after our trip to Germany, lasting over a month.
As I told you before that I was invited to take part on a “Charitable Event” in aid of blind children from Rumania, host the Hon-General-Konsul of Rumania, Alex Jacob.
This event was an evening to remember, firstly it was for a GOOD CAUSE, secondly to know that my performance on that evening, February 14th 2002 helped some children in need.
GOD BLESS YOU KIDS!!!
After a difficult start, changing at least four microphones before one could hear what I had to deliver on the fifth one, I must say that my team and I are very proud when I received an exciting “STANDING OVATION”. I felt good indeed for many reasons, including the fact that the audience met me with wide open arms, even though they did not see me for over twelve years, on any stage in Germany ------ let alone as a “SOLOIST”. You know what I mean? Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! It was after this event in Bad Kreuznach that all hell broke loose, in a nice way so to speak. Marcus and I was in for a SHOCK!!! because all we had planned was this show, but a whole PR tour took place after that. We had T.V., Radio and Printed Media coverage almost every day in different cities, up until the night before we boarded our flight back to Florida. This reminded me so much of the Boney M days, which I’m ready for “ONE MORE TIME”. Thanks to my team.
Another Highlight of our PR TOUR is our studio sessions preparing other REMIX VERSIONS of a few tracks on “SURVIVAL”. Look out for the release dates OK?
I would like to apologize for not being able to reply to my bunch of E-Mails, owing to the fact that there is actually no time right now to do so. We are now preparing for our Canadian and American Tour, leading us into our German Tour by Summer. All dates will be posted on my WebPage, so keep on checking.
Always THANKING YOU for your sincere support in my work for sooo many years. Another BIG THANK YOU GERMANY! Where I began my career as a “Soloist” thirty years ago and now continuing as a “Soloist” after a phenomenal career with “Boney M”, still selling after twenty-five years WORLDWIDE. What can I say but that, I’M INDEED BLESSED!!!

WITH GOD’S BLESSING,
YOUR’S SAME,
Marcia Barrett

February 1, 2002

WARM GREETINGS! FANMILY - - WELLWISHERS!!!!

First and foremost, how is your “New Year 2002” treating you so far? I’m hoping with GOOD HEALTH, GOOD VIBES enhancing only the POSITIVE. In other words, to put it simply. I hope splendidly indeed. As for me, I’m feeling GREAT!

After my show on “New Years’s Morning”, which was a fantastic event, I’m thrilled and feel somewhat honoured to be invited to take part in another “Charitable Event” in aid of blind children in Rumania. This event is entitled “AUGENLIGHT”. For those of you who do not understand GERMAN, I understand “EYESIGHT”. How Vital!!! On the 14th of February, a lot of talented people will be performing in “BAD KRUZNACH ---- GERMANY, including Marcus and myself, in aid of these blind children, who could be given back their eyesight with one operation raised from the funds on this evening. I cannot wait to perform on this stage for such a GOOD CAUSE, knowing that in every month, at least one child can have an operation, hoping to see again or to see for the very first time.

Didn’t I tell you I was coming to your nearest city? Well! Here I am. What are you going to do about it? MMMMMMMMMMM. Seeing Is Believing? HA! HA! HA! HA!

Yours Truly,
Marcia.

January 7, 2002

“A MINI INTERVIEW”
After my show on “NEW YEAR’s” morning in NEW YORK.

On Arriving back home after my show at “Rasputin Night Club” I thought to myself that, bringing in the New Year with my first show after 12 years of TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS, preparing my “Solo Launch” then healing ---- preparing again, went through healing process one more time, pushed on with preparations, this is a GOOD OMEN. Yes! Yes! Indeed 2002 and all the many many more New Years to come, I’m ready to receive you with an open Mind, Soul, Spirit & Body, full of eternal PEACE, LOVE and never ending GRADITUDE.

I was asked by Daniel Diezi (my manager) to convey in a short interview, via E-Mail as to the happening which I’d like to share with you. Here goes:

Question 1	Marcia Barrett, you gave the first concert in years. What feeling was that?
Answer	It was a FANTASTIC feeling indeed for more than one reason. First and Foremost I felt BLESSED that after a devastating struggle for my life as well as for my career. After so many years, I was able to SING nad PERFORM again, starting off my Mission on “New Year’s Morning” at 2 am to an audience who loves the work I did as a vital vocalist for Boney M.. Secondly, I was sooooo THRILLED that Marcus was this time on stage with me (not only in studio) taking care of some of the bass lines as well as vocals. A wonderful feeling indeed.
Question 2	How did the concert go?
Answer	The concert was a lovely success. Hot and Energetic. HA! HA! HA!
Question 3	You played in New York, but America was the only big market where Boney M couldn’t really break into. So that might have been a bit difficult?
Answer	Owing to the fact that Boney M was not promoted in the States, this concert was another POSITIVE insight knowing that a lot of foreigners who are our fans reside here. This particular event was for our Russian Fans, who have not forgotten our visit to their country back in the seventies. In other words, the concert ws not at all difficult, it was FUN! FUN! FUN!
Question 4	The club you played is called Rasputin . . . I’m sure you played Rasputin?
Answer	Yes! Yes! The dinner club is called “Rasputin” Does that ring a bell? HA! HA! HA! of course we played “Rasputin”, and I tell you what, we were not the only ones singing----the entire club was singing and dancing. OH! what a morning.
Question 5	What kind of songs did these people most like?
Answer	They loved every song we played for them, form the beginning with “Take The Heat Off Me” to the last song which was “Rasputin”. Their dancers and singers even joined us on stage for the finale. An event we will never forget.

I’m afraid that’s all for now until we meet in some possible form, via Internet, E-Mail, New CD & of course in concert in a venure near YOU!

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS---------------------------FANMILY! WELLWISHERS!

Sincerely,
Marcia.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
MY DEAR "FANMILY" & WELLWISHERS.

Warm Yuletide Greetings to all of you. I`m hereby wishing you a "Merry, Splendid
Christmas" and a Healthy and Prosperous "New Year".

Another year have flown by rapidly with great achievement from my team and I. We`ve had again---unfortunately a few obsticles that we eliminated so fast, like a switch of a duck`s tail. HA! HA! HA! HAaaaaaa.

I`m so pleased and excited to convey to you that, after all these years my first Live Concert will be on "New Year`s Eve Night" in Brooklyn---New York at Rasputin Night Club. 2670 Coney Island Avenue. Telephone contact as follows: 718. 332. 8111.

If it`s at all possible for you to come and join us in this festive celebration, it would be a delight for me, knowing that some of my fans will be in the audience. What a way to start 2002 hey! Those of you who will not be able to make it, don`t worry because I`ll be coming to your nearest city in the near future. Let us all together send out and pull down on some POSITIVE ENERGIES towards this goal. You know what? I can feel it alreadyMMMMMMM. God is continuously BLESSING me with GOOD HEALTH and a PEACEFUL SOUL. I`m wishing you the same at all times.

On this note, I`ll once again THANK YOU for your tremendous support over the years with Boney M and for your timeless patience in wanting to experience me with my "Solo Project". It`s only the beginning. ARE YOU READY FANMILY, WELLWISHERS? LET`S GOOOOOOO!!!!

AS ALWAYS, ONE LOVE!

Marcia.

MY DEAR FANMILY!

It gives me GREAT JOY, to express how much I sincerely treasure your powerful support, for me over the incredible years with “Boney M” and now with my “Solo Launch” which will be also incredible.
My terminology “FANMILY”, is indeed what I mean. You have been by my side through thick and thin, like a close nitted family even though you lost touch with me for over a decade, whilst I was preparing my “Solo Launch” and most importantly, healing from disturbances caused by ill health for several years.
YOU, my FANMILY, gives me the power to keep on pushing on, overcoming all the obstacles that have tried to impede me to exhale as a Songstress, Performer & Writer. I THANK YOU! Every E-Mail or phone call is a VITAL SUBSTANCE for me to create new energies to push on through towards my goal. OH! how ENERGETIC you make me feel. HA! HA! HA! Laugh aloud with me, again and again - - - HA! HA! HA! HA! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Your reward for all you have given me, is my up-coming appearances “Worldwide” with my shows. As soon as the dates are set, I’ll let you know via my Webpage, so keep on checking. I just cannot wait to see you, in any city, on any stage, wherever you are throughout the entire GLOBE. I’m sure you are ready too. HA! HA! HA! HA! Let’s Go!!!

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS!

Yours Sincerely,
Marcia Barrett

Hello:

First, let me say again how much I've appreciated your support, best wishes and warm greetings through the Email and letters. It has been a blessing to me and Marcus. Now, it is time, however, for me to focus all my time and energy on perfecting my future performances, planning upcoming tours and other surprises. I will no longer be able to respond personally to your correspondence - it just takes up too much time! Don't worry, I'll be back in the spotlight soon. Just have patience and from time to time I'll fill you in on what's coming up.

I want to address another important issue that has come to my attention. Recently, I've received several requests, from fans asking if they could rewrite my bio. For this reason I've made the decision to remove it from my Website. I am sure you will understand my request to leave it unaltered and respect my decision. Any use of my bio without my permission is unacceptable. So, that's it for now. We've got to get back to work and get busy!

Take care and God Bless
Marcia Barrett

Marcia Barrett came to worldwide fame as an active member of the super group Boney M. who are already one of the enduring legends of the disco era. Among their biggest hits were Daddy Cool, Sunny, Belfast, Ma Baker, Rasputin, El Lute, and the absolute Chart breaker Rivers of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring which stayed at the top of the UK charts for 5 weeks and spent a total of 40 weeks in the charts. Another chart topper was the seasonal Mary's Boy Child that had a factory outlet of 175,000 copies a day for four weeks alone in the UK!

Their albums "Take The Heat Off Me", "Love For Sale", "Nightflight To Venus", "Oceans Of Fantasy", "The Magic Of Boney M." and "Boonoonoonoos" also hit the top of the charts around the world. "Nightflight To Venus" became the best selling album for the group and one of the best selling albums in Europe ever. In the UK the album stayed for 65 weeks in the charts...

Boney M. had a unique sound which was captured perfectly. Marcia lent her incredible voice to songs like Take The Heat Off Me", the funky "Lovin Or Leavin", "Belfast", the sexy "Silent Lover" and the classy "Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night". Her voice can be heard distinctively on all of Boney M's backing vocals as well. Marcia's ability to use her voice to set a certain dramatic aspect to the songs, combined with her live performance and her natural beauty brought her crowds of fans. Not forgetting her performances of "King Of The Road", "No Time To Loose" and the Top Ten Hit "We Kill The World".

However Marcia's career didn't start with Boney M.. Already at the age of seven she had the honor to conduct a childrens orchestra and choir in the world's third largest theater in Kingston, Jamaica where she originally is from. In 1963, at age eleven she and her family moved to England where the future looked brighter than in the Caribbean.

In the late sixties Marcia got "discovered" and took up an offer to dance in a
discotheque near Hamburg. One evening she spontaneously reached for the microphone and sang "Oh Happy Day", never realizing that this would be the start of a phenomenal world wide career. For the next five years she toured around Germany in smoky discotheques, beach parties and little galas and performed her repertoire which included "Belfast" (a song that was specially written for her) and later on a big Boney M. hit. Even she had no record deal back then she even performed on many German TV shows. Then in 1976 came Boney M.

When Boney M. decided to quit after 15 years of success, they sold around 150 million records and collected more than 800 golden, platinum and silver discs. As well as other awards like the Carl-Allen Award for being the most successful act of 1978 in the UK. One of their highlights was an invitation to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II. In 1978 they became the first Western pop group to perform in Moscow, they were allowed to play in the Soviet Union by Bredshnev personally. They also held the record to be the first pop group who filmed a video gig on the red square in Moscow. At the end of their career Boney M. had 15 Nr. 1 Chart hits, and countless other hits and gold and platinum albums around the world.

Now at the start of a new century Marcia Barrett is back! After having fought cancer twice, she is ready to rock. Fans around the world are celebrating the release of her long anticipated solo recording entitled "Survival". The album is co-produced by her and her husband Marcus Norman James who also plays the bass on the album. "Survival" is a deeply intense, very personal piece of work based on her recent past. Though the songs are anything but depressing and disillusional, rather they are full of spirit and hope. She elegantly changes from housy dance tracks to reggae, from rock to ballads. Survival opens with the energizing "Strange Rumors" and continues with many surprises. Seeing Is Believing should be a huge "club" hit and contains elements of opera.

But besides the new CD Marcia looks very forward to performing live on the stages all around the world again, reaching out to her fans from her days with Boney M. and to her new fans as well.


Written by Daniel Diezi, Shaun O'Shea and Marcia Barrett (March 2000)

All pictures and text are ©2000 Marcia Barrett.