• Ian Antonio Alvarez, better known by his stage name Bunji Garlin, is a Trinidadian ragga soca artist. He is also affectionately known as the Viking of Soca.
Birth name: | Ian Antonio Alvarez |
Born: | July 14, 1978, Arima, Trinidad |
Genres: | Reggae, soca, dancehall |
Occupation(s): | Musician, producer, songwriter |
Instruments: | Vocals |
Years active: | 1999–present |
Labels: | VP, RCA |
About Bunji Garlin
Ragga soca musician best known as a multi-time champion of the Soca Monarch Music Competition.
Before Fame
He was born in Trinidad and Tobago to a family of Venezuelan and Saint Lucian descent. His birth name is Ian Alvarez.
Achievement
His song "Brrt" was used on the soundtrack of the Grand Theft Auto IV video game.
Family Life
He married Fay Ann Lyons, a soca musician and the daughter of soca superstar Superblue, in 2006.
Associations
Garlin's cousin, Patrice Roberts, frequently performed with the popular singer Machel Montano.
Information related to Bunji Garlin
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Latest information about Bunji Garlin updated on February 24, 2021.