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Red Stripe
Reggae Sumfest 2K7 Heats Up Big Apple |
S.O.B's nightclub in Manhattan came alive on Wednesday night
with the hot sounds of Jamaica as '"The Greatest Reggae Show
On Earth" rolled into the Big Apple for the annual New York
kickoff of another Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest.
Media practitioners joined sponsors and Summerfest
Productions officials in marking the 15th year anniversary
of the festival, which gets underway in Montego Bay, Jamaica
from July 15-21, by toasting with Red Stripe beer and
feasting on a spread sponsored by VP Records and catered by
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Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, Johnny
Gourzong thanked guests for joining the festivities and
voiced excitement that the festival is already in its 15th
year. "It's stood the test of time. We've earned a
reputation for resilience since 1993," said Gourzong, who is
especially thrilled at this year's line up that includes
R&B's reigning queen, Mary J. Blige and LL Cool J, along
with the return of Tigga, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Lady Saw,
Elephant Man, Shaggy, Cham, Bounty Killer, Movado, and
Soca's Allison Hinds, among others.
Gourzong was joined by Jamaica's Minister Of Tourism,
Entertainment & Culture, Aloun Assamba, who congratulated
the Sumfest team for growing the event from "strength to
strength."
Also bringing greetings was George DeMercardo, vice
president of sales of Air Jamaica, who revealed that the
carrier will be adding more seats in July to cater to the
needs of travelers to the island for the festival. Tim
Szonyi of Red Stripe/Diaego and Rich LaMotte of VP Records,
also brought greetings on behalf of their brands.
Irwine Clare of the Caribbean Immigrant Services served as
the evening's master of ceremonies while Counsel General of
Jamaica to New York, Dr. Basil K. Bryan and
Jamaican-American Councilmember, Leroy Comrie, joined in
welcoming the Summerfest team to New York.
The schedule for Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is as follows:
On Sunday July 15th, the event will get underway with a
Beach Party featuring the Fab 5 band as well as popular
sound systems and deejays.
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest will continue on Thursday July
19th with Xplosion featuring a stellar line-up of the
hottest reggae stars under the sun. They include Beenie Man,
Bounty Killer, Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz
Kartel, Vegas, Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka
Diamond, Ninja Man, Voice Mail, Busy Signal, Aidonia,
Gyptian, Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable.
On Friday night, July 20th, fans can get ready for
Evolution, with LL Cool J, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Buju 'The
Driver' Banton, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Da'Ville,
Etana and Christopher Martin.
The curtains come down on the reggae party of the year on
Saturday July 21st with Mary J. Blige, Tanya Stephens,
Tarrus Riley, Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin and Bajan
sensation, Alison Hinds.
For travel packages and more information, log on to
www.reggaesumfest.com
. Sponsors include Red Stripe, Air Jamaica, the Jamaica
Tourist Board, Digicel, Wata, Courts Jamaica and Ciclon.
For travel packages and more information, log on to
www.reggaesumfest.com
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