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2 FIRST CLASS MUSIC FESTIVALS What began with the Reggae Sunsplash festival back in 1978 has evolved to establish Jamaica as the main Caribbean island for open-air reggae festivals, celebrating the captivating rhythms and the Rastafari vibe. Music lovers mark their calendars in advance to travel to attend one of the many annual festivals on The Rock featuring reggae, jazz, blues, pop and rock music. Once you have experienced Sumfest, Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival or one of the many other music festivals, you will discover that it is not only about great music, but about the special vibe that spreads throughout the venues where locals and visitors mingle, socialize and have a good time. Mr. Lover Lover Shaggy was at his best at Reggae Sumfest 2010 (Photo: Heidi Zech) Fans of dancehall music flock to the annual Sting festival in December, and serious reggae and Rastafari followers don t miss the yearly Rebel Salute every January. Yet, Montego Bay s main festivals are the popular Reggae Sumfest, which takes place at the heart of Montego Bay each July and the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in late January, held at Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny a mere 20 minute drive from Montego Bay. Both Sumfest and Jazz, which is how the locals popularly refer to the two festivals, practically bring with them their own holiday seasons. Montego Bay is decorated with huge colorful posters boasting the festivals artist line-ups, giant Red Stripe bottles and colorful glowing blimps lighting up the night sky to the sounds of the heavy music beat. Hotels are booked up months in advance and the streets bustle with people discussing artist line-ups and performances. In the early morning, festival goers will give almost anything to find a bed to lay their head on after a night of socializing, drinking and dancing. Most importantly, everybody is in a groovy mood. The festival revolution, conceived as Reggae Sunsplash in 1978, was held annually until Tagged as The Biggest Reggae Festival in the History of the World, Sunsplash established Montego Bay as the Mecca for Reggae lovers guaranteing full hotels every year. In 1993, Reggae Sumfest was born and eventually took over completely as the one and only Greatest Reggae Show on Earth. In the case of Sumfest, a few things have changed since the early days. For example, the then innovative and essential Reggaebed (a mattress sized piece of card board) has been replaced by nylon-clothed folding chairs. The privately run food and merchandise stalls along the fence-line of the venue from back in the days have to a great extent been replaced by booths operated by larger corporations. Today, shows are closed by a Vybz Kartel or Tony Rebel at around 6:00 am instead of Gregory Isaacs in duet with Dennis Brown at 10:00 am. In addition, international acts form a major part of today s festivals, bringing the standards of performances to a world renowned level. However, despite being much more commercialized, the magic of the festivals has not changed much and determined festival goers faithfully flock to event venues to listen to the music and have a good time. Despite little mercy from the weather gods, approximately 6,000 people made their way to Catherine Hall for the Reggae Sumfest in July Some wore rubber boots, while others covered their shoes with lada bags (Jamaican slang for plastic shopping bags) to move around the muddy grounds. The event was professionally produced as usual, starting Usher Raymond delivered a breathtaking show of fantastic music and choreography at the 2010 Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay (Photo: Heidi Zech) from smooth parking to swift band changes and an appealing looking stage. One of the most attended nights of Sumfest, Dancehall Night had the crowd raving with performances by Aidonia, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Spice, before the final act was given by one of the main faces of this popular music genre, Vybz Kartel. International Night 1 showcased 21-year-old Chris Brown who had the ladies weak in the knees with his skilled dance moves and performance of his biggest hits including Gimme Dat, Run It, Say Yow, Brown Skin Girl, and With You. Other fantastic acts were staged by reggae greats JahCure, Gyptian, and Etana while newcomer Romain Virgo surprised the audience with a fantastic Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole enchanted the masses at the 2011 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival (Photo: Adrian Creary) EDITORIAL Editor: Ragni Fjellvoll Articles for publication in the Jamaica Tourist may be submitted to: ragni@jamaicatourist.net MARKETING Frank Perolli: frank@jamaicatourist.net Cell: (876) Advertising rates and technical specs can be downloaded from: JAMAICA TOURIST 2 Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock rock the night away at the 2011 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival (Photo: Adrian Creary) JAMAICA TOURIST CONTACT DETAILS ADVERTISING SALES Heidi Zech: heidi@jamaicatourist.net Cell: (876) Office: Tel: (876) THE JAMAICA TOURIST IS DESIGNED BY Flying Pig Creative: hello@flyingpig.co.uk A strong performance of reggae, pop and R&B was delivered by Diana King at the 2011 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival (Photo: Heidi Zech) Emergency Assistance [toll free]: US Consulate, Montego Bay: British High Commission, Kingston: Canadian Consulate, Montego Bay: The amazing Etana, shows off her powerful voice at the 2010 Reggae Sumfest (Photo: Heidi Zech) USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Jamaica Tourist Board, Montego Bay: Jamaica Tourist Board, Kingston: Police: 119 Ambulance, Fire: 110
3 The Queen of Soca Alison Hines on stage at the 2011 Jazz & Blues Festival (Photo: Adrian Creary) loaded shows of Diana King and Soca queen Alison Hinds. show. International Night 2 featured an amazing closing by Gramps Morgan, Tarrus Riley, Beenie Man, Shaggy and the one and only Usher, who called Elephant Man and Chris Brown up on stage and ended up in a dance off to the delight of the screaming fans. Appealing to a more mature audience and focusing on Jazz & Blues, the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival was born in 1997 and later rebranded the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival with The Jamaica Tourist Board as one of the main sponsors. Over the years, Jazz has seen fabulous performances by many international artists including Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Babyface, Gladys Knight and reggae greats such as Maxi Priest and Third World. The 15th anniversary at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny was held January 23 29, 2011, and boasted three days of fabulous music from the main stage. The festival kicked off Thursday night with performances by the Paul Peress Project backed the powerful voices of Brenda Russell and Phil Perry, dapper looking Mr. Big Ron Isley, who delivered a soulful act that had the crowd swinging and the energy Friday brought rocking performances by the soulful Sisters With Voices SWV, jazz and R&B singer Regina Belle and the eagerly awaited three-time Grammy Award winners Maroon 5, who put on a 75 minute performance with their greatest hits including Misery, She Will Be Loved and Won t Go Home Without You. Known for their catchy mixture of pop, R&B and funky traces, the quintet had the full attention of screaming teenagers as well as the typical forever young Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival supporters. WE HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY REGGAE MUSIC. TO COME TO THE BIRTH PLACE OF REGGAE MUSIC TO PERFORM FOR SUCH A LOVELY AUDIENCE WAS AMAZING FOR US. Maroon 5 Despite the sky opening its floodgates on Saturday night, the countless patrons who took shelter in the many tents, skyboxes and under Patrons absorbed a first class act by California rockers Maroon 5 (Photo: Heidi Zech) umbrellas, thoroughly enjoyed the energy loaded Silver Bird Steel Orchestra, an impressive act by Laura Izibor, beloved reggae singer Tarrus Riley, Natalie Cole and hit-making duo Air Supply who came on stage at 3:15 am. Times change, but one thing is for sure; the best in local and international music, good food and drink, wonderful people from all over the world and the unbeatable Jamaican vibe are guaranteed for anybody attending any of these world-class events. Come and enjoy! Richie Loop chats with the audience at 2010 Reggae Sumfest (Photo: Heidi Zech) JAMAICA TOURIST 3
4 INTERNATIONAL STARS PERFORM FOR CHARITY After two postponements caused by the weather gods, The Palmyra Foundation s Tropical Reggae Beach Concert and Benefit Dinner & Dance finally took place at The Palmyra Resort & Spa on February 11 12, The two Valentine s weekend fundraising events raised close to US$30,000 towards the purchase of books for 4 and 5 year old school children in Jamaica for the 2011/12 academic year. Causing an incredible buzz in the local media due to its high quality entertainment and attendance by local and international socialites, prominent business people and government officials, The Palmyra firmly established itself as the premier event venue on the north coast. Performers Tessanne Chin, Tarrus Riley and Dean Fraser, Third World, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, Myrna Hague-Bradshaw and the Dwight Richards Band made it a weekend to remember. Messenger Tessanne Chin enchants the crowds with a powerful rock-reggae performance (Photo: Heidi Zech) Tarrus Riley during his superb performance (Photo: Heidi Zech) Veteran saxophonist Dean Fraser delivered a stellar show (Photo: Heidi Zech) TROPICAL REGGAE BEACH CONCERT, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2011 The charity weekend kicked off with a Tropical Reggae Beach Concert on the beautiful white sand Palmyra beach, decorated with South Beach style seating areas, colourfully lit tepees, tiki torches and floating fires in the bay, creating a magical tropical party atmosphere. Drawing a discerning mix of socialites and prominent business people from Montego Bay, Kingston and overseas, the stage hosted magnificent performances by Tessanne Chin, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and legendary Reggae Ambassadors Third World, making the weekend s Friday evening a truly spectacular experience. The beach concert was attended by Prime Minister Bruce Golding as well as a large contingent from the Black Young Presidents Organisation from the U.S. as well as the local Jamaican chapter. Boys of the Mount Horeb Infant School holding onto the book bags they received from The Palmyra Foundation, September 2010 (Photo: Suki McDonald) drummers of Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club, a group of youth that the percussionist mentors. However, the highlight of the evening took place when musical genius Cat Coore brought out his cello to perform Marley s Redemption Song, an act that had the ladies going wild. With first class performances and the unbeatable vibe of The Palmyra beach, patrons had a fantastic time and felt good about helping raise money for books through The Palmyra Foundation. Said party-goer Sport Sloley; The riddim was fabulous. The performances were excellent as was the food and the venue. It was a great evening. While all drinks for the evening were sponsored by Appleton Rum, J. Wray & Nephew, Corona Extra, Ocean Spray, WATA, Coca Cola and Irie Cosmo, food stations were generously provided by local restaurants Scotchie s, Pier 1, Margaritaville, Groovy Grouper and Rainforest Seafoods The Palmyra Resort & Spa. Additionally, The Gleaner Company, TVJ & RJR Group, Tai Flora and John Swaby Entertainment sponsored the production and marketing of the event. Said Palmyra Foundation spokesperson Ragni Trotta; The beach concert was a real community effort through which we all came together for a good cause. The tremendous support enabled us to sell tickets all inclusive of drinks and food to music hungry patrons and offer an amazing and memorable event which we hope to repeat next year. Palmyra Foundation sponsor and Attorney-at- Law Gordon Brown hands out books to a student at the Montego Bay Infant School (Photo: Heidi Zech) Patriots Cat Coore and Richie Daley during their world-class performance (Photo: Heidi Zech) Reggae Ambassador William Bunny Rugs Clark delivered a solid performance of Third World classics and brand new songs (Photo: Heidi Zech) While DJ Crazy started the evening building the crowd s anticipation with great music, MC Heather Brown Sugar Grant started the entertainment introducing songstress Tessanne Chin. The Jamaican songbird had the audience in awe with her powerful voice, delivering her fusion of rock reggae hits such as Messenger. As usual, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and band were at their very best, showing off excellent vocal and instrumental skills when performing favorites such as Beware, She s Royal and Good Girl Gone Bad. IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD. THE PALMYRA FOUNDATION HAS BECOME A PART OF A VILLAGE THAT BELIEVES IN GIVING CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY. THIRD WORLD IS HONORED TO BE A PART OF THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH OUR PERFORMANCE IN MONTEGO BAY. IT IS OUR DUTY TO HELP CULTIVATE THE MINDS OF OUR FUTURE LAWYERS, DOCTORS, POLITICIANS, MUSICIANS... YOU NAME IT. Cat Coore, Third World JAMAICA TOURIST 4 Taking the stage at 11:30 pm, world renowned reggae ambassadors Third World gave an impressive performance to satisfy every fan s wish. With an amazing set of Third World s greatest hits, the band had the crowd dancing non-stop with sand between their toes to classics like 96 Degrees, Reggae Ambassadors and Try Jah Love and tunes from their latest album Patriots. Tony Ruption Williams delivered a fun and energetic drum performance backed by the young Beautifully decorated with stylish seating areas, colorful lit tepees and many food stalls and bars, the Palmyra beach posed the perfect venue (Photo: Heidi Zech) Dancing the night away with sand between their toes, many patrons got rid of their shoes to dance to the sweet sounds of reggae (Photo: Heidi Zech) 2b1af7f3a8