ASA BANTAN

Asa Bantan (pronounced as Ace-a Ban-tan) is a Bouyon singer, actor, and songwriter from the Nature Isle of Dominica. Asa was born in Grand Bay, Dominica. 

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Asa began as a Bouyon solo artist in 2000 "Jahcrew Making Another Track". He is noted for his high energy, fast-paced, and often unpredictable on-stage performances. Bouyon (pronounced as boo-yon) is a genre of Dominican music that is a mix of traditional and modern music originating in Dominica by a group called WCK with names such as Derek "Rah" Peters on vocals, Cornell Phillips keys, and Keith Gordard on base , among others which became popular across the Caribbean in the late 1980s.

Asa goes by the official title of “King of Bouyon & Bouyon Boss”. His career spans more than 19 years. He now stands as one of the most well-known Bouyon acts in the world, using his leverage as an artist able to sell out shows from all over the Caribbean, Spain, Holland, France, and England to the United States. Asa Bantan has worked with various artist throughout the world. Asa Bantan is also a member of the North Island Records originated from St. Maarten where his style of music is mixed and mastered by Dizzle Bueno.

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If you are ever in Dominica on August Monday, make sure you check out Asa's Annual Breakfast Fete Event. There you can see the most talented local artist displaying their talent in one of the biggest show Dominica. 

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When Asa Bantan is not on tour, he dedicates his life and time to giving back to the various communities, elderly, schools and children of the Common Wealth of Dominica. His inspiration derived from GOD. To this day, Asa Bantan is branching out to new markets all over the world. Through his ever-evolving different musical nature, Asa Bantan is able to make anyone engage, dance and have a good time to the sounds of his music.