George ‘GT’ Taylor, promoter of the GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza.— On February 26, the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will recognize G.T. Taylor as a promoter for his Christmas Extravaganza, staged each Christmas Day in St Elizabeth. Known as The Dancehall Master, Taylor told The STAR that he is “elated”. “It shows me that if you do good work and believe in what you are doing, it will be rewarded. Whatever project you take up, if you believe in it, it will be rewarded, not only by man but God,” he added. Taylor thanked his wife, Carla, who has stuck with him through rough times with Extravaganza, which marked its 16th staging in December. He noted that his children, Kimberley and Malcolm, are now into organizing Christmas Extravaganza. He started out in the late 1960’s as … Read entire article »

GT Taylor— Last year, veteran deejays Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Ninja Man and Sizzla met on stage at the GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza Show and delivered an extraordinary set to close the show. The quartet will once again headline a string of top-class performers at this year’s staging billed as the “Ultimate Christmas Night Show”. This year’s edition will be at the Luana Sports Complex in St Elizabeth. Among those scheduled to add to the star-studded event are regulars such as Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, George Nooks, Wayne Wonder, Richie Spice, Anthony B, Nesbeth, Glen Washington, and the “ole gangalee” Louie Culture. Reggae Grammy nominee Devin di Dakta, Vershon, Tanto Blacks, Savage, the versatile and always topical KipRich, and Bobby Tenor, plus a host of upcoming local acts will also be on show. Digital Chris, Ruff Cut, … Read entire article »