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Etana Delivers Commanding Performance At Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival And Will Shoot New Video Off Her Long Awaited Album Better Tomorrow Out February 26

Source: Press Dept
January 30, 2013

Etana shined on the second night of the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny on Friday, January 25. According to the Jamaica Gleaner the “graceful Etana" delivered a “commanding performance" to the jam-packed audience inside the 25,000 capacity venue. The reggae soulstress joined the long list of star-studded names - including Dionne Warwick, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Michael Bolton, Romain Virgo and Monica - who took the stage at this three-day extravaganza. The ...

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Recording

Reggae Jazz Band, Groundation, Unleashes New Studio Album "Building An Ark" and Video For First Single Humility

Source: Press Dept
May 8, 2012

Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic sound— capturing the true spirit of roots reggae while blending elements of jazz, funk, latin and transcendental dub. The album’s hypnotic funk-based rhythms move from earthy percussion-based ...

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Event

Jamaican Jazz Legend Monty Alexander's Birthday Bash Benefit Concert Held In Merkin Concert Hall At Kaufman Center In New York City On June 6

Source: Press Dept
April 2, 2012

The legendary pianist Monty Alexander, a true son of Jamaica, and his friends Dean Fraser and Tarrus Riley, will perform at a benefit concert on his birthday, June 6, 2012, at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York City. This Birthday Bash will also commemorate Monty’s 50 years in music and the 50th anniversary of the independence of Jamaica from Great Britain. Monty Alexander’s legacy of musical excellence bridges the worlds of Jazz and Jamaican music with over 70 ...

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