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Ninjaman 'Club Zouk' Lloyd
 
DJ - Choreographer - Manager - Promoter - Radio Presenter - Engineer
Lloyd Bertrand, a.k.a
Ninjaman Lloyd, was born under the birth sign of Virgo, Basterre, Guadeloupe, French
Caribbean. His mother and father are from Grand Bay and Layou, Dominica. Up rooted from a
Creole and English speaking background, he is graced with a talent gift to enrich and
bring happiness to all, by virtue of the cultural skills and heritage that he has acquired
or imbedded in him through out his upbringing.
In November, 1991
his awareness of culture transpired into the launch of London’s hottest world music
dance clubs - Club Zouk.
Ninjaman Lloyd, a
prolific DJ promoter and choreographer, was responsible for the introduction of many bands
from Paris, Africa and the Caribbean to the UK audiences. Including the production and
release of various albums and CD Compilations. Lloyd has assisted many of today's prolific
zouk djs with undying knowledge, supply of music, cultural awareness and identity. The
Chakatcha Dance Company, brainchild of Lloyd was also inaugurated in that era to promote
awarenes of African and Caribbean culture through music and dance.
In 1993 Ninjaman
Lloyd was also responsible for the launch of the Club Zouk Carnival Band
and the Club Zouk record shop.
Asymmetrically set up to produce, distribute, enhance the profile of the music, its
identity and culture to the metropolis. His love for culture and music, led him on a quest
to seek deeper awareness in a mixed grill of traditional dances of the Caribbean and
African origin, for the benefit of the community. Dedicated to the arts, affiliated to
several community groups, networking and linking with several associations in London,
France, Belgium, Germany, USA, Canada, Africa and the Caribbean basin, Ninjaman is indeed
a pioneer of culture. He continues to embrace the unique opportunity to protect his
acquired heritage, assist with the aim of promoting positive images of African and
Caribbean Art / Cultures. He encourages and supports programs, policies and opportunitues
that ensure the ongoing development, presentation and promotion of African / Caribbean
artists. He believes in the mutual acquaintance and appreciation of languages, the
enhancement of social lifestyles for diversity and reciprocity, commitment to meeting the
needs of the artistic and communities around the world.
At an early age his
interest in music and dance was well appreciated during his involvement in various
carnival and traditional drum dancing events, cultural galas, local school events and
traditional folk singing emanating from his village in Grand Bay, Dominica. His arrival in
the United Kingdom, June 1972, introduced him to business studies, field of technology,
humanitarian issues, travelling, dancing, sports, arts and entertainment's. Dubbed
Ninjaman ' Club Zouk' Lloyd, he is receptive to a wide range of music, including rhythm
and blues, ragga, rhumba, salsa / merengue, jazz, zouk, soca, country & western, rock
and roll, and traditional African. His language skills include fluent English, French and
Creole. In his spare time, he is co-choreographer and manager for the Chakatcha Dance
Company. He is a Promoter, Carnival Band Leader, DJ / Radio Presenter, Fund Raiser,
Writer, and Producer. By profession, he is a qualified Electrical and Electronic Engineer.
Club Zouk /
Chakatcha will never die. They will live in the heart and minds of many.
Email: ninjamanlloyd@btinternet.com or clubzouk@btinternet.com
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