Highlanda to feature Bob Marley and Dennis Brown on Reggae Vault Classics

In tribute to the lives and careers of the most adored artists in reggae music history, and in celebration of Reggae Month and Black History Month, Highlanda Sound will spotlight and feature the music of “The Legend,” Bob Marley, and “The Crown Prince,” Dennis Brown on the Reggae Vault Classics radio show.

From a child prodigy to the elevation of the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Emanuel Brown undoubtedly developed a commanding and durable sound that made him one of Jamaica’s most popular artistes of all times. Monday marked the 53rd birthday of this amazing singer who was born on February 1, 1959, and made his journey to the ‘Promised Land’, 11 years ago on July 1, 1999, at 40 years of age.

Bob Marley was undoubtedly the most influential Jamaican musician of all time. Robert Nesta Marley was born on the 6th of February 1945 in the Saint Ann Parish of Jamaica. He was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1964–1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974–1981). Bob Marley died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami on the morning of May 11, 1981, at the age of 36.

Today, tune in for REGGAE VAULT CLASSICS, a live full stereo radio format music orientated program designed to spotlight strictly the best of the best music from the great artists in reggae and dancehall music genres. The show streams live on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. EST on www.daflavaradio.com, and is accessible via computer, iphone, and Blackberry.

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Dancehall Now and The Top Rated Eight at 8 Countdown – January 26, 2010

On DANCEHALL NOW, Top Rated Highlanda features new and pre-release dancehall music that we deem the best of the best and bound to become hits along with established chart toppers and records getting radio and club spins in current rotation. Dancehall Now also includes artist features and delivers news pertinent to the dancehall community.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

This episode includes the Top Rated Eight at 8 Countdown which broadcasts weekly on the Dancehall Now Radio Show (Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm EST) on Da Flava Radio.

Top Rated 8 Weekly Countdown – 1/26/2010

1 Time and Place – Buju
2 Ruff Times – Nico D feat. Jah Mason
3 Life – G-Whizz
4 Skip To My Lou – QQ/Ding Dong
5 Bad Boy – Chuck Fenda/Sammy Dread
6 House Cleaning – Mavado
7 Only You – Peetah Morgan
8 One More Night – Busy Signal

Please download the entire mp3 file or just click to listen to the audio stream now. We sincerely hope you enjoy the selections. Please send your comments, feedback, and requests to kahlil.wonda@gmail.com or feel free to comment here. If you like what you hear please subscribe and become a fan to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

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Bridgez “ON FIRE” All Access Interview Feature

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Bridgez Roache, the melodic singer / songwriter has had a passion for music from a very tender age. She is currently hard at work promoting the ON FIRE single which also has an equally hot video.

The interview was shot on location at Home Grown Studio in Portmore, St. Catherine and captures Bridgez in her natural element. The interview provides an in depth chat with this rising star as she talks about her start in the music business and gives us insights on where she is headed.

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Dancehall Now Episode 35 with the Top Rated 8 Countdown

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for October 27, 2009 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

This episode includes the Top Rated Eight at 8 Countdown which broadcasts weekly on the Dancehall Now Radio Show (Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm EST) on Da Flava Radio.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

Right Click the file and select “Save As…” to download the entire mp3 file or just click to listen to the audio stream now. We sincerely hope you enjoy the selections. Please send your comments, feedback, and requests to podcast@highlanda.net or feel free to comment here. If you like what you hear please subscribe to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

Top Rated 8 Countdown – 10/27/2009
1   Hold On To What You’ve Got – Richie Stevens
2   Street Life – Richie Spice
3   Young Hearts – Tarrus Riley
4   Life – G-Whizz
5   Pull It Up    -  Mikey Spice
6   Couple Up – TOK
7   Mama You Alone -  I-Octane
8   Love’s Contagious -    Tarrus Riley

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Dancehall Now Episode 34 – The Ladies Edition

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for October 20, 2009 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

This episode includes live footage from Highlanda’s Dancehall Now Radio Show (Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm EST) on Da Flava Radio.

The Ladies Edition featured the music of artists including the following: Raine Seville, Etana, Cherine Anderson, Alaine, Queen Ifrica, Phylissia, Alison Hinds, Marcia Griffiths, Jodain Pantry, D’Angel, Tifa, Cecile, Lady Saw, and Spice.

On DANCEHALL NOW, Top Rated Highlanda features new and pre-release dancehall music that we deem the best of the best and bound to become hits along with established chart toppers and records getting radio and club spins in current rotation. Dancehall Now also includes artist features and delivers news pertinent to the dancehall community.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

Please download the entire mp3 file or just click to listen to the audio stream now. We sincerely hope you enjoy the selections. Please send your comments, feedback, and requests to kahlil.wonda@gmail.com or feel free to comment here. If you like what you hear please subscribe and become a fan to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

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Dancehall Now Episode 33 and Top Rated 8 Countdown

This is the latest episode of the syndicated Dancehall Now podcast produced by Highlanda Sound System for October 13, 2009 featuring the very latest dancehall music in a full stereo radio broadcast format.

This episode includes the Top Rated Eight at 8 Countdown which broadcasts weekly on the Dancehall Now Radio Show (Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm EST) on Da Flava Radio.

Dancehall Now is in keeping with Highlanda Sound’s stated mission to entertain and promote reggae music world wide. This show may contain language that may be considered by some to be offensive. Views expressed by artists and guests on this show are not necessarily shared or endorsed by Highlanda Sound.

Right Click the file and select “Save As…” to download the entire mp3 file or just click to listen to the audio stream now. We sincerely hope you enjoy the selections. Please send your comments, feedback, and requests to podcast@highlanda.net or feel free to comment here. If you like what you hear please subscribe to get automatic updates when new shows are added.

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1 Rastafari – Buju Banton
2 Love’s Contagious – Tarrus Riley
3 Be By My Side – Ras Penco
4 Lockdown – Ms Triniti featuring Vybz Kartel
5 Turn Mi On – Charly Blacks featuring Pretty Kitty
6 She Can’t Wait – Demarco
7 Wanna Be With You – Domaino
8 Yes We Can – Camille Davis featuring Assassin
9 Not A Dollah – Lutan Fyah
10 Serve And Protect – Queen Ifrica
11 I’m So Lost – Peetah
12 Longing To Come Home – Sanchez
13 Serve And Protect – Queen Ifrica
14 Serious – Collie Budz

Top Rated 8 Countdown – 10/13/2009
1   Mockingbird -  Mavado
2   Holiday Inn -   Terry Linen
3   Hold On To What Youve Got     -      Richie Stephens
4   So Fine -  SEAN PAUL
5   Come Breed Me    -  Vybz Kartel
6   Couple Up –   TOK
7   Love Dem -  Vybz Kartel
8   Pull It Up -  Mikey Spice

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Barrington Levy, Roots, and Culture – Reggae Vault Classics 30 and 31

Reggae Vault Classics 31 feat. Barrington Levy

This episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast was produced for promotional purposes only by Highlanda Sound for 2010 featuring classic reggae music in a radio broadcast mix-show format.

Reggae Vault Classics features and re-introduces Classic reggae music from the 1960s to the early 2000s in a mixed format. Songs are selected and blended together in an entertaining fashion. Turn up your speakers or headphones and enjoy the nostalgic vibes!

This episode of Reggae Vault Classics includes excepts from The Vault Classics Radio show recorded live on Da Flava Radio.

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Reggae Vault Classics 30

This episode of the syndicated Reggae Vault Classics podcast was produced for promotional purposes only by Highlanda Sound for 2010 featuring classic reggae music in a radio broadcast mix-show format.

Reggae Vault Classics features and re-introduces Classic reggae music from the 1960s to the early 2000s in a mixed format. Songs are selected and blended together in an entertaining fashion. Turn up your speakers or headphones and enjoy the nostalgic vibes!

This episode of Reggae Vault Classics includes excepts from The Vault Classics Radio show recorded live on Da Flava Radio.

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The Excellence In Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards Will Be Staged on Thursday February 4, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

The prestigious Excellence In Music and Entertainment (EME)  Awards is back and this year’s staging of the event will be  on Thursday February 4, at the Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston. The EME Awards is the brain child of popular radio personality Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess. He created this award show to honor the players in the local music industry, both past and present, for their hard work in creating and maintaining excellence within our rich musical culture. The EME Awards is a non-profit venture.

Since its humble beginnings back in  2005, as a small in studio production, the Excellence In Music  and Entertainment (EME) Awards has grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local entertainment calendar , due primarily,to its high production standards. The EME  Awards has  garnered unwavering support and popularity through the years and has attracted coverage from both the local and international media. Last year, the presence of America’s  BETJ Channel, provided quite a fillip for the EMEs and their repeat airings of the event has  definitely added to the excitement both here and abroad.  Over 85% of the awardees were in attendance for both the 2008 and 2009  staging and the organizers hope to improve on that this year. This is a clear indication of the respect the industry has for this event. 2010 promises to be even bigger and better.

CATEGORIES * NOMINEES * HONOUREES

EME AWARDS 2010

(for recordings and impact between October 01, 2008 – September  30, 2009)

*Note: more or less than six (6) nominations in a category is the result of ties

1) DJ OF THE YEAR  (MALE)

(for overall impact as a  solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

VYBZ KARTEL

BEENIE MAN

BOUNTY KILLER

ELEPHANT MAN

BUSY SIGNAL

DING DONG

FLIPPA MAFIA

KIPRICH

2) DJ OF THE YEAR  (FEMALE)

(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

MACKA DIAMOND

STACIOUS

TIFA

LADY SAW

SPICE

LADY G

PAMPUATTAE

LISA HYPE

3) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR   (MALE)

(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility)

ROMAINE VIRGO

JAH CURE

TARRUS RILEY

RICHIE SPICE

STEVIE FACE

DAVILLE

HEZRON

4) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)

ETANA

SOPHIA BROWN

CHERINE ANDERSON

ALAINE

TAMI CHIN

PHYLLISIA

BARBEE

5) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR  (DANCE HALL)

(for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)

TARIQ ‘RUSSIAN JOHNSON – CHIMNEY RECORDS

STEPHEN MCGREGOR – BIG SHIP / DI GENIUS

D. & C. HARRINSINGH, C. MARSH -   DASECA

LINTON ‘TJ’ WHITE – TJ RECORDS

AINSLEY MORRIS – NOTNICE / ADDIJAHEIM

JASON HENRIQUES / SHAUN ANDERSON & MATTHEW GRAY – COPPER SHOT

ARIF COOPER – FRESH EAR

UNGA & WELCH – NOTICE

6) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)

(for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)

KEMAR’DJ Flava’ Mc GREGOR – NO DOUBT RECORDS

DELMAR ‘Della’ DRUMMOND – DANGER ZONE

DONOVAN BENNETT – DON CORLEON LABEL

SLY & ROBBIE – TAXI LABEL

DONOVAN GERMAIN – PENTHOUSE RECORDS

LLOYD JAMES JNR. - JAM II LABEL

STEPHEN McGREGOR – BIG SHIP LABEL

7) BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE)

(award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes his public identity as a recording artist)

GEE-WHIZZ

RAS PENCO

WASP

ROMAINE VIRGO

CHASE CROSS

CHEVAUGHN

MERITAL

8 ) BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE)

(award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes her public identity)

STREAM

GAZA INDU

PHYLLISIA

RAINE SEVILLE

SOPHIA SQUIRE

GAZA KIM

LISA HYPE

TIMEKA MARSHALL

9) DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR

(for overall impact as a vocal performer by established duos or groups in the eligibility year)

RDX

LUST

TOK

ANDREW & WADA BLOOD

BONAFIDE

VOICEMAIL

SUGAR ROY & CONRAD CRYSTAL

MERITAL

10) BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST

(award to an artist whose release(s) in the eligilibility year marked his/her ‘return’ to the charts after a long break)

CHUCKLE BERRY

ANTHONY RED ROZE

LLOYD LOVINDEER

RUFFIAN

SPANNER  BANNER

MIKEYLOUS

11) SONG OF THE YEAR  (DANCE HALL)

(award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)

COMPLETELY

MOCKING BIRD

I AM BLESSED

MIND PON MI MONEY

LIFE

FROM MAWNING

HOLIDAY

GOOD GIRL, GONE BAD

12) SONG OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)

(award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)

SO IN LOVE  – Hezron

CALL ON ME – Jah Cure/Phillisia

A THOUSAND MILES AWAY – Ras Penco

CAAN SLEEP – Romaine Virgo

MAMA YOU ALONE – I-OCTANE

LIONESS ON THE RISE – QUEEN IFRICA

TELL IT LIKE IT IS – STEVIE FACE

ONE MORE NIGHT – BUSY SIGNAL

13) ALBUM OF THE YEAR

(award to artist(s) and producer(s) if different from artist(s) whose album had biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year)

UNIVERSAL CURE – Jah Cure

RASTA GOT SOUL – Buju Banton

MR BROOKS – A BETTER TOMORROW – Mavado
CONTAGIOUS – Tarrus Riley

MONTEGO BAY – Queen Ifrica

2 SIDES OF MY HEART – Gramps Morgan

MADE IN JAMAICA – Courtney “Yogi” John

IMPERIAL BLAZE – Sean Paul

14) RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

(award to the artist with the most charting hits in the eligibility year)

VYBZ KARTEL

MAVADO

ELEPHANT MAN

DING DONG

KONSHENS

QUEEN IFRICA

JAH CURE

TARRUS RILEY

15) CULTURAL /POSITIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

(award to artist with the best/biggest cultural/positive recording(s) in the eligibility year)

TARRUS RILEY

QUEEN IFRICA

RICHIE SPICE

JAH CURE

I – OCTANE

KONSHENS

LUTAN FYAH

16) BREAKTHRU ARTIST OF THE YEAR

(award to artist whose work attracted local and international attention, and who is seen as poised as a leader for the next generation of reggae/ dance hall stars)

CHINO

CHARLEY BLACK

BLACK RYNO

JAHVINCI

DING DONG

FLEXX

BRAMMA

TYRICAL

17) SONG WRITER/ LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

(award to artist whose writing skills on all ‘charting’ songs were of a consistently high standard )

VYBZ KARTEL

BUSY SIGNAL

MAVADO

KONSHENS

ASSASSIN

QUEEN IFRICA

WAYNE MARSHALL

DEMARCO

18) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (MALE)

(award to the artist with the biggest overall impact in this category in the eligilibility year)

NESBETH

MAVADO

MR VEGAS

CHARLEY BLACK

I – OCTANE

CHINO

SERANI

KONSHENS

19) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

(award to the artist with the biggest overall impact in this category in the eligibility year)

CECILE

D’ANGEL

QUEEN IFRICA

TANYA STEVENS

BLACK QUEEN

RUFFIAN

ISHAWNA

20) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)

(for a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together)

COMPLETELY – VYBZ KARTEL & INDU

THINK BOUT MI – MACKA & UNICORN

UGLY SO – KIPRICH & BLACKER

GOOD GIRL, GONE BAD – TARRUS RILEY & KONSHENS

DIP AGAIN – ELEPHANT MAN & DING DONG

HOLIDAY  -  DING DONG & CHEVAUGHN

VERSITILITY – VYBZ KARTEL & INDU

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – VOICEMAIL & BUSY SIGNAL

21) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)

(for a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together)

CALL ON ME – JAH CURE Feat PHYLLISIA

DUMPLING SHOP – LLOYD LOVINDEER & MAMA TIA

PRESSURING THE POOR – SPRING-1 & RAS SHILOH

YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING – NODDY VIRTUE & JODIAN PANTRY

KING AND QUEEN – RICHIE SPICE & ALISON HINDS

FOREVERMORE – TARRUS RILEY/ ALAINE

TRY JAH LOVE – JOSIE MEL & SMOKEY BENZ

JAH JAH SEE DEM A COME – SUGAR ROY & CONRAD CRYSTAL

22) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)

(award to the producer of the reggae rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

CHANGES – DON CORLEON RECORDS

AUTOMATIC – PENTHOUSE RECORDS

SWEETNESS   - MAC D RECORDS

GOOD LOVE – JAM 2 RECORDS

SWEET RIDDIM – NO DOUBT RECORDS

KARMA – ARROWS RECORDING

23) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)

(award to the producer/ label of the dance hall rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

SET ME FREE – HEART OF LOVE PRODUCTION

MOVIE STAR – CHIMNEY RECORDS

STREET TEAM – FIRE LINKS MUSIC

GOOD LIFE  – LIV UP RECORDS

NATIONAL PRIDE -  FRESH EAR PRODUCTIONS

TRIPLE BOUNCE – CR0203 RECORDS

FITNESS – DI GENIUS MUSIC

GO GO CLUB – HEAD CONCUSSION

24) REGGAE // DANCE HALL COMPILATION OF THE YEAR – VARIOUS ARTISTES

(award to the distributor // licensor of the reggae/ dance hall compilation with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

THE HIT LIST – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ TADS

REGGAE GOLD 2009 – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ VP

THE ULTIMATE REGGAE/DANCEHALL X-PERIENCE – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ TADS

NATIONAL PRIDE – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ TADS

GOOD LIFE RIDDIM – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ LIV UP

GREATEST REGGAE ONE DROP ANTHEMS (2009) –VARIOUS ARTISTES/ GREENSLEEVES

STRICTLY THE BEST VOL. 40/ 41- VARIOUS ARTISTES/ VP

25) MOST IMPROVED ARTIST

(award to a ‘next generation’ artist whose career improves most dramatically in all areas over the eligibility year)

CHINO

BLACK RYNO

JAHVINCHI

WASP

TIFA

ROMAINE VIRGO

KHAGO

FLEXX

26) GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

(award to the gospel artist with the biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year)

GODDY GODDY

PRODIGAL SON

DJ NICHOLAS

OMARI

JUDITH GAYLE

RYAN MARK

CARLENE DAVIS

CHEVELLE FRANKLYN

27) INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

(award to the artist scoring the biggest charting International Hit during the eligibility year)

SEAN KINGSTON – (hit song) – FIRE BURNING

MAVADO – (hit song) I’M SO SPECIAL

SEAN PAUL – (hit song) SO FINE

SERANI – (hit song) NO GAMES

VYBZ KARTEL/ SPICE – (hit song)  ROMPING SHOP

CHERINE ANDERSON - (hit song) SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) with Michael Franti & Spearhead

28) BEST ROOTS PLAY

(award to the theatrical production with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)

BASHMENT GRANNY

BASHMENT GRANNY 2

DIANA

THE XTORTIONISTZ

ME AND MI CHUPSIE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS :

29) VIDEO OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) ???

30) VIDEO OF THE YEAR (DANCEHALL) ???

31) PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR ???

32) BEST DRESSED ARTIST – Male/ Female ???

32) SHOW OF THE YEAR ???

33) DANCHALL TRENDSETTER OF THE YEAR ???

34) BEST ORIGINAL DANCE MOVE OF THE  YEAR ???

HONOR AWARDS :

35) ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARDEES:

(Jamaican Artist (s) of International Accclaim who’s led his/her life by example and have brought their offspring into the world of Reggae)

TOOTS HIBBERT

DENROY MORGAN

36) INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OF REGGAE AWARDEE(S)

( International. Super Star(s) will receive this Awards for his/her support of Reggae Music)

INDIA ARIE

MELANIE FIONA

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Don’t Be Left Out – Get your tickets online now for NYE in the ATL

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THIRD WORLD KICKS OFF THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE JAMAICA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

With smash hits, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, the Third World Band will kick into a high gear the celebration of their milestone Anniversary.  The Reggae Ambassadors will officially launch a year-long celebration at the 2010 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, January 30^th in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Celebrating 35 years in the industry, Third World – one of the longest running Reggae band – is an institution that produces and performs music that is cutting edge, positive, progressive and internationally relevant. Formed in 1973, the group has released a total of 22 albums as well as solo projects from Lead Singer Bunny Rugs and Guitarist Cat Coore.  This does not include their new unreleased album entitled “Patriots” which will be released in early 2010.  They have received numerous awards, including an Award in 2009 from Brooklyn Academy of Music (“BAM”), the 1986 “United Nations Peace Medal,” 1992 and 1996 Jamaica Music Industry Awards for Best Show Band and 10 Grammy nominations.  Additionally, the group has worked and collaborated with top acts such as the Jackson Five, Bob Marley and The Wailers and Stevie Wonder.

On January 30, 2010, Third World will add yet another accomplishment to their already impressive resume as the Group is slated to share the main stage with chart topping acts such as Grammy winning R&B crooner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Erykah Badu along with Gladys Knight, Billy Ocean, The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander, Joe Roy Jackson and the Queens Project featuring Tamia, Kelly Price and Deborah Cox. Patrons can expect to see the Third World Band perform international hit singles and fan favorites such as “Now That We’ve Found Love,” “96 Degrees in the Shade,” “Try Jah Love,” and “Sense of Purpose.”

Turn-Key Productions 14^th staging of the Jazz and Blues festival, which is known for attracting thousands of patrons and media outlets from the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, is being sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Jamaica, Iberostar, Rose Hall Resort and Spa, CVM TV and the Gleaner Company.  As stated by Richard Daley, Bass player and original member, “It is a great honor for us to perform at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival.  It is the perfect event for us to kick-off our year-long 35^thAnniversary celebration.”

Prior to their performance on Saturday night, Third World Band will be hosting a Press Conference on Friday, January 29, 2010.  During the press conference, the Group will announce upcoming performances and plans for an international tour.  The venue, along with the time, will be announced at a later date.  Until then, all media inquiries should be directed to Triple 7 Entertainment LLC by calling (201) 981-6960 USA, (876) 475-5841 Jamaica or emailmedia@triple7entllc.com.

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