TOP INTL & LOCAL REGGAE ARTISTS / FAMILY FUN THIS SUNDAY IN MIAMI
Russell Gerlach
THE WHOLE FAMILY IN STORE FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL SO. FLORIDA FAMILY
REGGAE FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2006 IN MIAMI, FL
This weekend's 2006 South Florida Family Reggae Festival is almost
here with an exciting musical line-up set for this Sunday, November 5,
2006. The Festival will be held the beautiful Legion Memorial Park at
6447 NE 7th Ave (park entrance at the corner of Biscayne Blvd and NE
64th St.) in Miami, FL and is FREE for all attendees. Park gates open
from 10am to 7pm.
International Reggae artists Nadine Sutherland and Chrisinti will
headline this year's festival, with Causion, Marijah, Shaze,, Natty
Remo, Kehv, Zyon High, Evette and Sugar & Spice the Clowns featured in
the South Florida Reggae Showcase artist line-up showcasing up and
coming talent sponsored by C.E.D. Entertainment. All artists
performing will be signing their CDs for fans as well as a special
appearance by the legendary voice of Reggae superstar group Third
World, William "Bunny Rugs" Clark, signing his new solo CD, "What
A World." Radio personality, Richie Rich (WAVS 1170AM) will serve as
the day's emcee of festivities. Local businesses, including Club
Revolution and Broward Center for the Performing Arts, have donated
prizes to be raffled off throughout the day.
The order of the day is to celebrate reggae and Caribbean culture as a
part of the fabric of South Florida. This year's South Florida
Reggae Pioneer Award will honor a group of people hat brought and
promoted Reggae music to the So Florida area in the early days, Cosmic
Force Sound System, and it's co-founder Paul Chin Quee. The Reggae
Riddim Section supports Family Reggae Festival, Inc.'s goal of
encouraging arts education for youth and will feature performances by
some of South Florida's most talented kids. Marijah, who is
performing in the Showcase on stage, will also present a drumming
workshop for all the children in attendance.
This event is produced by Family Reggae Festival, Inc., City of
Miami's Office of FACE (Film, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment), and
Jamaica Awareness Inc. in association with various sponsors. The
general information hotline phone number is (305) 468- 9611.
Interested vendors should call (305) 436-9084. Limited Booth Space Is
Still Available. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed, but you cannot
bring outside food and/or beverages into the park. Bring the entire
family for a day of music, culture, good food, and good vibes!
Official festival website: www.FamilyReggaeFestival.org
Media Contact
Russell Gerlach - Foundation Media
Phone - (562) 948-3008
E-mail - reggaeruss 'at' aol.com