Members of the Inside Circle band (from second left) Bernard “Touter” Harvey, Roger Lewis, and Ian Lewis settle for their Lifetime Achievement Award from Calibe Thompson and David Muir, co-founders of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, organisers of the Reggae Family tree present which occurred at Broward Mall in South Florida on February 2.
Reggae followers in South Florida delved into the music’s historical past throughout Reggae Family tree, an occasion organised by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum on February 2 at Broward Mall within the metropolis of Plantation.
Over 1,000 patrons noticed performances from artistes who represented the evolution of Jamaican music — from ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall.
Performers included Eric “Monty” Morris, the oBessa Band (former backing band for Toots and The Maytals), Ernie Smith, Wayne Armond, and Shuga.
Walshy Fireplace of EDM giants Main Lazer was additionally a part of the stay bundle.
David Muir, a director and co-founder of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, described Reggae Family tree as a “very profitable occasion”.
He mentioned, with South Florida being dwelling to one of many largest Jamaican communities in america, sharing information about reggae’s historical past is important.
“It’s important for each the Diaspora and all music lovers to learn about our important contributions by music. It’s a lot nicer once we can converse with authority and information about our personal background. That method, no one can feed us misinformation about your self, and now we have a lot extra to be happy with. Specifically, our huge Jamaican Diaspora ought to know the historical past of their musical heritage as a result of it has impacted the world so enormously,” Muir instructed the Jamaica Observer.
Lifetime Achievement Awards have been introduced to the Inside Circle band, which was fashioned in 1968; singer Wayne Marvel; and music producer Donovan Germain.
Wayne Marvel, recognized for hit songs akin to No Letting Go and Saddest Day of My Life, was happy to be recognised.
“Receiving the… Lifetime Achievement Award is actually humbling and a second of deep gratitude. It displays a few years of dedication, ardour, and perseverance that I’ve poured into my craft. To be recognised on this method is not only an honour for me, however a celebration of the impression and affect my work has had through the years,” he mentioned.
The veteran artiste might be equally acknowledged on the Worldwide Reggae And World Music Awards on March 30, additionally in South Florida.
Muir and fellow Jamaican Calibe Thompson began Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in 2020. It’s situated on the Broward Mall and homes artefacts showcasing West Indian tradition.
— Howard Campbell
