About Russell Blackman
How I want people to remember me? A guy who was born to love... Love God, love people, love life, love the arts.
Here's what I have accomplished over the years:
- Vocal arranging from 16
- Studied Music (Associate Degree) in Texas, USA. My emphasis was on the Voice & Vocal Pedagogy
- Vocal Coaching for 6+ years.
- Choral Conductor for 10+ years for groups ranging from 9 to 250 voices.
- Recorded my Debut Gospel Album at 25 in Barbados as well as recorded a LIVE album for others in Barbados... Won 4 awards at the Barbados Gospel Awards , 2019 including Songwriter Of The Year & Recording Of The Year...
- Sang on two LIVE recordings since moving to the UK
- Conducted a choral group at The Royal Albert Hall
- Written several songs for myself and others
Musical instruments & styles
Instruments
Voice
Styles
Contemporary, Pop, Soul, Classical, Gospel