Entries tagged with "Winston “Wee Pow” Powell"

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WINSTON “WEE POW” POWER OF STONE LOVE FAME, DONATES DRUM SET TO HIS ALMA MATER!

March 17th, 2016 | Add a Comment

Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell (right), owner of Stone Love Sound system, gives Zamrine Tomlin, principal of Mizpah Primary School in Manchester, a quick lesson on the cymbal, much to the delight of students (from left) Antwayne Rose, Shanielle Henry, and Jahvano Blake during the handover of a drum set to the school at Quality Equipment on Courtney Walsh Drive in St Andrew on Tuesday. Looking on are (fom left) Major Campbell, president of the Past Student Association of Mizpah Primary School; Junior Bob Raynor, owner of Quality Electronics; and Julus Davis, teacher at Mizpah Primary School.— OWNER of champion sound system Stone Love Movements, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell donated a drum kit to his former alma mater Mizpah Primary School in Manchester. The handover took place at Quality Equipment on Courtney Walsh … Read entire article »

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SISTER NANCY TO BE HONORED BY “ICONS OF SOUL” IN NEW YORK CITY, NOVEMBER 8!

September 30th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston– Sister Nancy— ROOTS reggae dee jay Sister Nancy is among four persons being honored at the 13th staging of Icons of Soul slated for the Rochdale Community Centre in Queens, New York, on Saturday, November 8. Sister Nancy, whose given name is Ophlin Russell-Myers, will be receiving the Living Legend Award for her long-standing contributions in the music industry. The younger sister of deejay Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy first connected with hits such as Bam Bam, One Two and Cocaine at a time when Jamaica’s music business was still dominated by males. Nancy’s version of Bam Bam was recently featured in a Reebok TV commercial. Event conceptualiser Mikey Sterling said it has always been his desire to recognise those who have made a big impact on the music industry. “We are talking about contributions … Read entire article »

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MARCIA GRIFFITHS TO RECEIVE HER NATION’S FOURTH HIGHEST HONOR,”ORDER OF JAMAICA” OCTOBER 20!

August 6th, 2014 | Add a Comment

Marcia Griffiths— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marcia Griffiths, one of reggae’s enduring talents, has been awarded the Order of Jamaica, the country’s fourth highest honor. The announcement of Griffiths’ latest accolade came Tuesday when the government announced its annual National Honors and Awards list. The award ceremony takes place on October 20 at King’s House. Griffiths is celebrating her 50th anniversary in the music business, an accomplishment recognised this year by organisers of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival and organisations … Read entire article »

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