Charlotte Caribbean Festival

Here is the "Official" flyer for the Charlotte Caribbean Festival


You can visit www.ccisiboney.com for more info. Don't forget, Saturday 5/30 is the official launching of the Carnival. CharlotteTrini will be there along with the "Point and Click" Crew!!

Machel for Radio City

Machel Montano HD will on June 13 perform at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan, New York, adding yet another milestone achievement to his already impressive career.

Having presented sold-out concerts in the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden for the past three years, the opportunity to headline Radio City was presented to Montano who jumped at the opportunity.

Montano's manager, Anthony Chow Lin On, told the Express yesterday that playing Radio City is a great achievement for any artiste and it's something wonderful to look back at the end of one's career run. Countless American, British and European acts have attempted to secure dates at the famed venue to no avail, so for a soca artiste out of the Caribbean to headline the stage is a major coup.

"After having done Madison Square Garden for the last three years, it was a no-brainer when the offer to do Radio City came," Chow Lin On said.

A line-up of guest acts will open for and join Montano on stage at the show, which is being advertised on the Radio City website at a cost of between US$64 and US$129 for the one-night-only event.

Even before Montano takes the Radio City stage, however, he will perform at the UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival, which opens on May 24 in Los Angeles.

Taking the stage on Memorial Day, May 25, Montano will perform alongside Mavado, Edley Shine formally of Born Jamericans, Tanto Metro and Devante, Peetah and Mojo Morgan of Morgan Heritage and other top reggae/dancehall acts.

The festival will also feature performances by Erykah Badu, Cherine Anderson and the Dirty Heads.

Chow Lin On said this annual event attracts thousands of patrons, the majority of which are non-Caribbean and includes yuppies as well as college students from UCLA and other campuses in the region.

"Machel performing at this event is another endorsement of where he is as far as his career is concerned as well as how Caribbean music is being accepted globally in general," Chow Lin On said.

(article courtesy Trinidad Express)

Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee, Inc. to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Miami Carnival on Sunday, October 11, 2009

Miami Carnival 2009

Embracing the Notions of Change-Two Major Teams Join Forces

Miami, FL-May 2009-The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Miami Carnival on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, Fl. After six years of having two Caribbean Carnivals on the same day in South Florida, both Miami Carnival Inc. (MCI) and Broward Caribbean Carnival Inc. (BCCI) have signed an agreement to implement the One Carnival Host Committee Initiative. This spirited collaboration serves as the foundation of a united Carnival celebration in South Florida. This agreement was signed on May 11, 2009.

In past years, both Miami and Broward Caribbean Carnivals have had a significant impact on tourism in South Florida. Each of the Carnivals has attracted over 100,000 people to the area. The impact of this union promises to create an even greater impact on the economy while providing an opportunity for masqueraders, bandleaders, sponsors and promoters. With the support of various civic leaders and municipalities, both Miami and Broward Caribbean Carnival committee members are committed to embracing the spirit of a common ground as it relates to Carnival.

“We have combined our diverse strengths and resources to create a brand that will provide a tremendous social and economic value to the South Florida area. This is an opportunity for us to elevate Carnival to a new level”, stated Ruthven Williams (Chairman/Founding Member of MCI).

“The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is committed to this one Carnival movement that promises to have a major impact on the entire South Florida economy”, stated Mario Zamora(Director/Founding Member) of BCCI.

“The Caribbean-American community is one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in South Florida. This One Carnival initiative will bolster the community’s continued development in making more significant contributions to the growth and quality of life in South Florida”, stated Marlon A. Hill, Esq., legal counsel to the One Carnival Host Committee initiative.

“The South Florida economy benefits from the richness and diversity of our cultural traditions. We are extremely pleased that County government could play a role in unifying the history, community traditions, resources, and energy of Miami Carnival and Broward Caribbean Carnival. The community at large will benefit from this cultural “Superbowl” stated Commissioner Barbara Jordan, Miami-Dade Commissioner, District 1.

The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is excited to display the combined creativity and talents that will catapult this celebration into one of the top Caribbean Carnivals in North America.

Charlotte Caribbean Festival

CHARLOTTE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL

The Charlotte Caribbean Festival is just a little over 2 months away. I hope everyone will come out and support this great event!

Reggae Sumfest Lineup!!

As of today, the following artists have been confirmed for this year's SumFest:

• Beenie Man
• Movado
• Da'Ville
• Coco Tea
• Bounty Killer
• Busy Signal
• Morgan Heritage
• Tarrus Riley
• Rhaatid
• Etana
  

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