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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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IAN SWEETNESS RIDES THE CLASSIC “RHINESTONE COWBOY!”

IAN SWEETNESS RIDES THE CLASSIC “RHINESTONE COWBOY!”

 By Howard Campbell—  Ian Sweetness—- BACK in 1975 when he attended basic school in Kingston, one of Ian Heywood’s favourite songs was Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell. It was an international hit for the American country singer and the biggest of his storied career. Heywood, who is known as singer Ian Sweetness, recently covered Rhinestone Cowboy, reggae-style. “I’m a fan of Glen Campbell, Rhinestone Cowboy is a song I used to hear in the morning going to school. I … Read entire article »

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