Posted On September 15, 2022By Shan OliverIn art, Caribbean Cultural News, ensemble, Events, Interviews, News, News Letter Archive, Press Releases, Program Related, TF Program Updates
Alton Aimable, the president and founder of Tropicalfete, Inc. was awarded a Proclamation from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. at his Inaugural Caribbean Heritage Celebration. The celebration took place on Tuesday 13, September 2022 at Queens Museum. Alton Aimable is the Founder and President of Tropicalfete Inc. Aimable obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at The City University of New York, York College. In his first semester, Aimable was put on the Dean’s list for excellent academic performance, and took classes outside of the curriculum such as music
Read More Posted On February 11, 2014By altonIn News
This week, reggae star Damian “Jr Gong” Marley scores another Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold certified hit for his Skrillex collab “Make It Bun Dem.” This is the first time Damian has reached this status since his ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ album in 2006. The album’s title track also sold over 500,000 units in 2005. Skrillex reached out to Damian to be on the track and the rest is history. When released in 2012, “Make It Bun Dem” saturated all blogs, clubs and airwaves worldwide. To date, the video
Read More Performing artist Exco Levi begins 2014 with a historic performance at the prestigious Reggae festival, Rebel Salute on January 18th, 2014 in St. Ann’s, Jamaica. Originally born in Manchester, Jamaica, and emigrating to Toronto, Canada in his teens, Exco has steadily risen to become one of the best voices representing Reggae for the younger generation. With songs of hope, faith and reassurance, the young artists catalog are mainstays on radio stations around the world, and in the portable music players of fans. With an aim to add to the momentum
Read More You have patiently waited, and the time is here for our second artist announcement for the 5th Annual California Roots Festival! Joining our first announcement of heavy hitting artists for our 2014 experience will be DAMIAN “JR GONG” MARLEY, 311, STEEL PULSE, PEPPER, KATCHAFIRE and GROUNDATION, along with Nahko And The Medicine For The People, Stick Figure, The Movement, Cas Haley, Kimié, Maoli, Simpkin Project, The Steppas, Beyond Eye Sight Featuring Gonzo, and many more! Presale tickets are currently on sale and moving fast! Single and two-day tickets will be
Read More Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Norwegian Cruise Lines are happy to announce plans for the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. The 5-night ultimate reggae voyage will be the first of its kind. The state-of-the-art Norwegian Pearl ship will set sail October 20, 2014 from Miami, Florida with stops in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Jamaica before its return on October 25, 2014. The world’s top tier reggae artists – including Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Julian Marley, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Etana, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure, Busy Signal, Morgan
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