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Boney M's singers reunite to pay tribute to Bobby Farrell at musical funeral
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
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The original three female singers of Boney M reunited in Amsterdam yesterday to pay tribute to late bandmate Bobby Farrell.
The funeral and burial took place a week after the DJ and dancer was found dead in a Russian hotel room at the age of 61.
Liz Mitchell, Maizie Williams and Marcia Barret, who hadn't performed together since 1986, remembered Farrell at a two-hour funeral concert at the Stadsschouwburg theatre.
Paying tribute: Former Boney M singers (L-R) Liz Mitchell, Maizie Williams and Marcia Barret pay tribute at Bobby Farrell's funeral concert
Taking to the stage - where his flower-covered coffin stood under a spotlight - the trio said: 'We will miss you, your dance moves. Without Bobby, there is no Boney M.'
Leading the mourners was his daughter Zanillya Farrell, who summoned up the courage to speak about her father on stage to the 400 mourners packed inside the theatre.
Performing in memory of Farrell was American soul singer George McCrae, best known for his 1974 single Rock Your Baby.
In loving memory: Farrell's daughter Zanillya Farrell pays tribute to her father metres away from his coffin
After the service, Farrell's remains were transp
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Bobby Farrell
Aruban choreographer and nightingale (1949–2010)
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Bobby Farrell | |
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Bobby Soprano with Scrawny M top 2006 | |
| Born | Roberto Alfonso Farrell (1949-10-06)6 Oct 1949 San Nicolaas, Aruba |
| Died | 30 Dec 2010(2010-12-30) (aged 61) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
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| Years active | 1975–2010 |
| Spouse | Jasmina Shaban (m. 1981; div. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career Musical artist | |
Roberto Alfonso Farrell (6 Oct 1949 – 30 Dec 2010)[1] was an Aruban dancer, illustration performer, chanteuse and DJ. He was a affiliate of depiction 1970s R&B group Skinny M.[2]
Biography
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Atwood Magazine caught up with Dutch rising star Zanillya to discuss her musical beginnings, inspirations, the story behind “You’re It”, and what she has brewing for the near future.
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Zanillya’s latest release “You’re It” is a shot of empowerment and energy. After listening to the song, you feel limitless, ready to take on the world and shut up all the haters. It works, especially when paired with Nike Kids’ ad aimed at young girls – Zanillya’s words and catchy beats coupled with girls from all over the world proudly displaying their powers and practicing different sports makes for the perfect (good) storm.
YouTube comments on the ad are overwhelmingly supportive, saying “I wish this kind of publicity was around when I was a kid” and a passionate “If this doesn’t fire you up and makes you TACKLE WHATEVER IT IS YOU’VE GOT, THEN THERE IS NO SAVING YOU”. With only her fourth ever single, Zanillya has already started to make a positive impact in the world.
Daughter of musical legend Bobby Farrell, Zanillya has now started to carve out her own space in the music scene, releasing inspired, R&B-inflected tracks that touch on self-confidence, mental health, the life of an artist, and empowerment. She’s a rapper, singer, and producer, and she’s only just beginning. Atwo