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LOS ANGELES-BASED LEONIE McDONALD, PITCHES HER “STRICTLY VEGAN JAMAICAN CUISINE” IN JAMAICA!
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL— Leonie McDonald, principal of Strictly Vegan Jamaican Cuisine, with reggae act Protoje— The spicy aroma of jerk fills the room at Island Grill restaurant in Manor Park. It’s easy on the nostrils, even for a committed vegan like Leonie McDonald. McDonald was in Jamaica recently, pitching her Strictly Vegan Jamaican Cuisine to owners of Island Village in Ocho Rios. “They (management) say there’s no vegan outlet in that complex so I’m looking at getting a licence from the (Jamaica) Tourist Board to set up a salad bar,” she told the Jamaica Observer. McDonald plans to set up her Rasta Taco Jamaican eatery there early next year. It would be the 65-year-old’s first restaurant since launching Strictly Vegan six years ago. She started the company in her hometown of Los Angeles, 15 years after … Read entire article »
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MIRAMAR, SOUTH FLORIDA, IS ALL SET THIS SUNDAY FOR “SIMPLY MYRNA!”
Top: Myrna Hague Bottom: AJ Brown— JAZZ vocalist Myrna Hague will be taking her signature show, Simply Myrna, to the Miramar Cultural Center in Florida on Sunday. She will be accompanied by musical director Desi Jones, along with guitarist Eugene Grey and his band. The veteran singer will be performing from her wide repertoire of jazz classics, popular reggae and pop selection, in her classy and inimitable style. “As for ‘Simply Myrna’, this show just allows me to show off… because it’s my show, I get to sing what I want and to just be myself. This is the most exciting time of my life. South Florida, the UWI (University of the West Indies), and this show has been a gift,” she said. Sunday’s concert will be under the distinguished patronage of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam.Also slated … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S “FIRST LADY OF JAZZ” MYRNA HAGUE AND HER GUESTS, COME TO SOUTH FLORIDA FOR CHARITY CONCERT!
Jamaica’s “First Lady of Jazz” the incomparable Myrna Hague, brings her signature show “Simply Myrna” to the Miramar Cultural Center for the first time on April 17th. The celebrated songstress will perform from her wide repertoire of jazz classics, popular reggae and pop selections, in her own classy and inimitable style. Special guests include vocalists A. J. Brown and Ian Sweetness plus guitarist extraordinaire Eugene Grey. Simply Myrna will mesmerize the audience with its dynamic blend of sultry jazz and rocking reggae, delivering an entertaining evening of unforgettable performances by top-notch Caribbean artists. Proceeds from Simply Myrna will be used to provide scholarships for deserving Caribbean students with proven financial need who cannot afford to pay tuition to UWI. Buy tickets art www.miramarculturalcenter.org or call 954-251-1643 for information … Read entire article »
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MUSICIAN/PRODUCER TADDY P, RELEASES THE SINGLE “IT’S A PITY” FROM NEW ALBUM “BASS SESSION!”
There’s no denying that the ultra talented Jamaican musician and producer – Taddy P has a thing for groovy, sexy bass lines and it’s not surprising that he stays true to form, delivering even more bass on his latest album – BASS SESSION – released on the Bass Inna Yu Face Records independent label. The 16 track album has something for everyone offering up a slew of surefire hits, including original material such as the sexy title track Bass Session, which features the intoxicating and haunting vocals of Deesha. The single – Bass Line – is also a sizzler as it remains true to Taddy P’s signature style offering a groovy, dancehall flavor, fused with Reggae and Dub but with a major surprise – Taddy P on vocals for the first time! According to Taddy P: “In the … Read entire article »
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AJ BROWN, THIRD WORLD, SHINE AT IRAWMA 2015!
By Brian Bonitto— (T) Reggae singer AJ Brown, bearing his award was inducted into the IRAWMA Hall of Fame at the Bailey Hall in Broward College in Florida, on Sunday. (PHOTOS: GAIL ZUCKER) (R) Gospel singer Carlene Davis. (B) Tarrus Riley & Etana posed for the camera— SINGER AJ Brown and Third World received top honors at the 34th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Bailey Hall in Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Sunday evening. Brown, lead singer of Third World, was inducted into IRAWMA Hall of Fame along with singer/producer singer Ed Robinson. Brown was pleased with the acknowledgement. “It’s a milestone for me. This is the first award that I’ve been given outside of Jamaica. It shows my appeal is expanding, and the fact that I’m now the lead singer for … Read entire article »
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THIRD WORLD TO OPEN THE INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL IN BROOKLYN JULY 3!
Third World’s Cat Coore plays the violin while new lead singer AJ Brown sings during a recent performance. – Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer— The Coalition to Preserve Reggae (CPR) Music, Inc has joined forces with the International African Arts Festival (IAAF) to bring roots reggae music back to the main stage of the festival for the 43rd staging of the annual event. The festival is held at the Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NY, where IAAF staff and volunteers transform the city park into a cultural oasis for the celebration of traditional and contemporary expressions of various aspects of African arts and culture. Roots reggae music has long been celebrated at the festival but its presence had waned in recent years. The collaboration was announced at the 45th annual Malcolm X Black Unity Awards Program where newly installed IAAF chairman, Professor Segun Shabaka … Read entire article »
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THIRD WORLD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “UNDER THE MAGIC SUN” JUNE 10!
Album cover for the new Third World album, ‘Under the Magic Sun’—- By Shereita Grizzle– Legendary Reggae band Third World is gearing up to release its latest studio album. Titled Under the Magic Sun, the album is slated to be released by Cleopatra Records on June 10. The 14-track effort will feature inventive versions of pop and rock classics, including Bread’s Everything I Own, REO Speedwagon’s I Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore, and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Have You Ever Seen The Rain. It will also include a re-visitation of the band’s mega-hit 96 Degrees In The Shade. The album, which is also available on yellow vinyl can be pre-ordered on Amazon at http://smarturl.it/utmsvinylamazon. A CD version and digital copies of the album will also be available. Although Under the Magic Sun is the first album to be released by the band since the death of its lead singer William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, the … Read entire article »
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BUNNY RUGS’ FINAL SET WITH THIRD WORLD!
By Howard Campbell— Third World’s lead vocal Bunny Rugs (right) and guitarist Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore performing at Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival last year. The band was celebrating 40 years.—- THIRD World fans will hear Bunny Rugs on the band’s next studio album, due for release this year. Guitarist Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, co-founder of the band, says three songs from the album features Rugs who died February 2 in Orlando, Florida at age 65. The album is a collection … Read entire article »
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