Posts Tagged "Reggae Music"

Smirnoff Dream Weekend August 1-6, 2013

Posted by on Apr 13, 2013 in Blog, Festivals/Events, Negril Smirnoff Dream Weekend | 0 comments

Smirnoff Dream Weekend August 1-6, 2013

Smirnoff Dream Weekend - Negril - August 1-6, 2013   April Special Season Band Price of US$220 for Smirnoff Dream Weekend are now available for purchase. Coming off the heels of another successful year for the festival, The Dream Team says the anticipation for 2013's staging is higher than ever! They sum up what to expect for this year as follows: 6 star-fuelled days, 10 super events, and exceptional service delivery with world class execution and production second to none. It’s time to take it to another level. The ‘Super Ten’ 2013 line up is as follows: Thursday August 1 – Dream Live...

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Third World at Reggae Fest in Lake Worth FL this weekend

Posted by on Apr 12, 2013 in Blog, Festivals/Events, Reggae Music, Third World | 0 comments

Third World at Reggae Fest in Lake Worth FL this weekend

Reggae Fest to be held in Lake Worth By Willie Howard Palm Beach Post Staff Writer LAKE WORTH — The 15th annual Reggae Fest is expanding to three days this year and is set for Friday through Sunday at Bryant Park. More than 10,000 attended Reggae Fest last year, making it the second most popular event in the city behind the Street Painting Festival in February, said Jaene Miranda, chief executive officer of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the annual spring music festival. Miranda expects attendance to reach 15,000 this year with the addition of a third day...

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2013 Jamaica International Kite Festival | Easter Monday, April 1st

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

2013 Jamaica International Kite Festival | Easter Monday, April 1st

The 10th staging of the Jamaica International Kite Festival will be back at the Festival's original home, Seville Great House & Heritage Park in Priory, St. Ann, approximately 6 miles west of Ocho Rios. The Festival will take place on Easter Monday, April 1, 2013. The one-day event combines kite-flying, food, fun, marching bands, Mento bands, a kiddie village, and clean family entertainment with a stage show of a solid line-up of Jamaica’s top artistes. More than 20,000 people have attended past events! Some of the top artists scheduled to perform this year include: I-Octane, Mr. Vegas,...

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Reggae icon Dennis Brown receives Jamaica’s Order of Distinction

Posted by on Oct 17, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

Reggae icon Dennis Brown receives Jamaica’s Order of Distinction

"Dennis Emmanuel Brown ... I would have to say ... joy." ~ Damien Marley Reggae music icon, Dennis Brown, was recognized by the Jamaican Government today, on National Heroes Day, for his outstanding musical achievements. The Order of Distinction, Commander Class, was bestowed posthumously on Dennis Emmanuel Brown, who was dubbed the "Crown Prince of Reggae" by none other than Bob Marley. Marley was always adamant that Dennis Brown was the best reggae singer in the world, and his favorite. It's about damn time, I say!! And what a PERFECT description by Damien Marley. "Joy" is exactly the...

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Don’t miss it! 2011 Portland Jerk Festival | this Sunday, July 3rd | Port Antonio, Jamaica

Posted by on Jul 2, 2011 in Beenie Man, Etana, Festivals/Events, Jamaica Activities, Jamaica Travel, Jamaican crafts, Jamaican Culture, Jamaican Food, Jamaican jerk, Port Antonio Jamaica, Portland Jamaica, Portland Jerk Festival, Reggae Music, Sizzla Kalonji, Terry Linen | 4 comments

How can you really top this - delicious Jamaican jerk and fun family-oriented entertainment - all in one place?? Come savor Jamaica's most famous style of cooking this Sunday, July 3rd, at the 12th Portland Jerk Festival in Port Antonio, Jamaica! This Festival is always a favorite and this year's should be no exception. As usual, the Festival expects a bumper crop of locals from all over the island as well as tourists to make the annual trip to Portland to enjoy the creations of Jamaica's popular chefs. The event always features more than 25 authentic jerk vendors from Portland, the "Home of...

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