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NYC’s 4th annual Groovin’ In The Park concert will hit Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday, June 29th, 2014. This year serves up an exciting dose of reggae, soul and pop-rock performances into one jam-packed day. Jamaica’s soulful hitmaker Beres Hammond and Australian pop-rock legends Air Supply will headline the show. Chronixx, one of Jamaica’s most-talked about rising roots stars, and his band Zinc Fence Redemption will make their NYC festival debut, and Marcia Griffiths celebrates her 50th year in reggae with a few of her friends (JohnRead More
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marcia Griffiths kicked off her year-long golden anniversary celebration earlier this year on the opening night of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, and is now booked for Groovin In The Park festival in New York City. “After weeks of negotiations, a deal was reached for the reggae queen to join Chronixx and other soon-to-be-announced acts at the festival …” a press release from The PR Agency said on Thursday. “We are truly honoured to have a reggae legend of the stature of Marcia Griffiths perform at GroovinRead More
MARCIA Griffiths and Judy Mowatt, members of Bob Marley’s harmony group the I-Three, were honoured with the Reggae Ambassador’s Award in New York City last Tuesday. The awards were presented at the Jamaica Consulate by VP Records and Groovin’ Inc, co-promoters of the annual Groovin’ In The Park concert. Griffiths and Mowatt were recognised for their “supreme artistry, outstanding achievement and contribution to the development and promotion of reggae worldwide”. Veteran tour manager/booking agent, Copeland Forbes, was also honoured for his contribution to the music industry. Griffiths thanked VP founderRead More
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Marcia Griffiths kicked off her year-long golden anniversary celebration earlier this year on the opening night of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, and is now booked for Groovin In The Park festival in New York City on June 29. “After weeks of negotiations, a deal was reached for the reggae queen to join Chronixx and other soon-to-be-announced acts at the festival …” a press release from The PR Agency said on Thursday. “We are truly honoured to have a reggae legend of the stature of Marcia GriffithsRead More
Atlanta: Two reggae stalwarts, Freddie McGregor and Marcia Griffiths will headline the Island Blend produced “Valentines Affair” on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at The Atrium in Atlanta. Cultural singer Everton Blender and balladeer Mikey Spice are also confirmed to perform. All acts will be backed by the Big Ship Band. McGregor has had a successful career that spans ska, rocksteady, roots reggae to lovers rock, dancehall, ragga, and dub. Known worldwide for his riveting reggae ballads, the veteran crooner scored arguable his biggest hit single in the 80’s with “BigRead More