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Sprague Benz, during a captivating performance, at the Honors Concert Series at Wingate Park.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke
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By Tangerine Clarke
The title legend is not earned
easily. This was proven, when
“Third World,” the longest reigning
Reggae band, enthralled thousands
of Caribbean nationals, many who
had travelled from the Bronx, Staten
Island, and Queens to be entertained
at Afro-Caribbean night at Wingate
Park’s concert series.
Borough President, Eric L. Adams,
honored the popular crossover group
who has thrilled audiences across
the globe, with funk, pop, rock,
dancehall, rap, and R&B, during the
Tuesday, July 16 presentation.
They each received citations,
while three of the original members
were given Keys to City of Brooklyn
for their renowned contribution to
music.
Stephen “Cat” Coore, Richard
“Bassie” Daley, AJ Brown, Norris
Webb, Tony “Ruption” Williams, and
Maurice “Smooth Lion” Gregory,
expressed their love for Brooklynites,
exciting the crowd with acclaimed hit
songs, “Try Jah Love,” “96 Degrees in
the Shade” and a slew of others.
The ‘Reggae Ambassadors,’ and
10-time Grammy nominated band,
introduced their newest hit “Loving
You is Easy” and kept their endearing
fans dancing on the grounds for more
that one hour, showcasing their flair
on guitar, keyboard and violin, in
addition to rap music skills, that
garnered much applause.
The staple concert, that included
R&B and Gospel presentations this
same week, brought to the stage
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Philadelphia Pan Starz Steel
Orchestra bangs out Caribbean
rhythm. Photo by Nelson A. King
By Nelson A. King
Caribbean and other residents in
South New Jersey and neighboring
Philadelphia reveled in the rhythmic
sounds of the Caribbean, took in the
cornucopia of Caribbean colors and
feasted on Caribbean delicacies, among
other things, in picture perfect weather
on Saturday during the 19h Annual
South Jersey Caribbean Festival at
Wiggins Park on the Camden, New
Jersey waterfront.
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By Tangerine Clarke
New York’s grandest Caribbean food
and music festival — Grace Jamaican
Jerk Festival will take center stage,
on Sunday, July 21, at Roy Wilkins
Park, Merrick and Baisley boulevards to
celebrate its nine years of revelry. Gates
open at noon.
The festival, which is estimated to
attract more that 20,000 supporters, is
inviting all “to come excite your pallet
and explore spicy jerk cuisine and other
favorites prepared by top chefs and
culinary experts. Enjoy hot music and
bask in the cool vibes.”
“The event will attract a mix of foodies,
Reggae and Soca music lovers, dance
aficionados and cultural enthusiasts in
the most anticipated event of the year,”
according to an event official.
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REIGNS
Reggae legends wow audience
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