Post by kaya on Jul 7, 2006 10:13:14 GMT -5
Authentic reggae from over 20 exclusive acts
Observer Reporter
Friday, July 07, 2006
With some 29 exclusive acts, bMobile Reggae Sunsplash 2006 is set to bring a new standard of concert production to the local entertainment scene.
The organisers have gone through great pains to emphasise the fact that the festival will remain true to its roots and will feature strictly Reggae acts.
The Reggae Sunsplash list of exclusive acts reads like a Reggae who's who.
The elder states-persons are well represented by the likes Freddie McGregor, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, The Tamlins and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari. Steel Pulse, UB40,
Alpha Blondy and Maxi Priest are the big names that represent foreign-based Reggae acts. Add to those the energetic Machel Montano; Puerto Rican-born deejay Capital D, Nigeria's Victor Essiet and Cuban Diva Mey Vidal and you will get the international feel to be unfolded at Reggae Sunsplash 2006.
The diminutive Half Pint, along with Chaka Demus and Pliers, the jocular Professor Nuts, Michigan and Cobra, represents the era when dancehall music evolved into a music form with world appeal. They are certain to add sparkle to the musical spectacle which will unfold at the Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann from August 3-6.
The modern era of the dancehall genre is also ably represented by the Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, the lyrical Tanya Stephens and perhaps the most prolific stage performer in dancehall, Ninja Man.
But the list of Reggae Sunsplash exclusive acts does not end there.
Only at Richmond Estate will the rootsy vibe of the Royal Family of reggae, Morgan Heritage, be on show. The messenger, Luciano, always delivers world-class performances and only Reggae Sunsplash patrons will be able to hear the many hits from this superb Reggae act.
Believe it or not, the ever efficient Bushman, rising star Chezidek, and Roots Underground Movement, a band that has been gaining popularity on the entertainment circuit, will also be exclusive to the world's first and Jamaica's only authentic Reggae festival.
This year's festival is sponsored by B-Mobile and will feature over 56 hours of non-stop performances by over 110 exclusively reggae acts.
Taken from the Jamaica Observer
www.jamaicaobserver.com
Observer Reporter
Friday, July 07, 2006
With some 29 exclusive acts, bMobile Reggae Sunsplash 2006 is set to bring a new standard of concert production to the local entertainment scene.
The organisers have gone through great pains to emphasise the fact that the festival will remain true to its roots and will feature strictly Reggae acts.
The Reggae Sunsplash list of exclusive acts reads like a Reggae who's who.
The elder states-persons are well represented by the likes Freddie McGregor, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, The Tamlins and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari. Steel Pulse, UB40,
Alpha Blondy and Maxi Priest are the big names that represent foreign-based Reggae acts. Add to those the energetic Machel Montano; Puerto Rican-born deejay Capital D, Nigeria's Victor Essiet and Cuban Diva Mey Vidal and you will get the international feel to be unfolded at Reggae Sunsplash 2006.
The diminutive Half Pint, along with Chaka Demus and Pliers, the jocular Professor Nuts, Michigan and Cobra, represents the era when dancehall music evolved into a music form with world appeal. They are certain to add sparkle to the musical spectacle which will unfold at the Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann from August 3-6.
The modern era of the dancehall genre is also ably represented by the Grammy award-winning Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, the lyrical Tanya Stephens and perhaps the most prolific stage performer in dancehall, Ninja Man.
But the list of Reggae Sunsplash exclusive acts does not end there.
Only at Richmond Estate will the rootsy vibe of the Royal Family of reggae, Morgan Heritage, be on show. The messenger, Luciano, always delivers world-class performances and only Reggae Sunsplash patrons will be able to hear the many hits from this superb Reggae act.
Believe it or not, the ever efficient Bushman, rising star Chezidek, and Roots Underground Movement, a band that has been gaining popularity on the entertainment circuit, will also be exclusive to the world's first and Jamaica's only authentic Reggae festival.
This year's festival is sponsored by B-Mobile and will feature over 56 hours of non-stop performances by over 110 exclusively reggae acts.
Taken from the Jamaica Observer
www.jamaicaobserver.com