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West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) Holds Emergency Press Conference in Brooklyn
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by admin.
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Article Re-posted from JayBlessed.com Today I pushed my way through all odds to attend the Emergency Press Conference by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA). To see the Borough President, Council members, Statesmen, WIADCA members, as well as Carnival committees, press and ordinary West Indian / Caribbean people in attendance was a great [...]
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Six Flags Caribbean Summer Concert Series
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by admin.
THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS DESCENDED ON SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE WHEN TOP REGGAE STARS BERES HAMMOND, WAYNE WONDER AND ANTHONY B DELIVERED ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES AT THE “CARIBBEAN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 NEW YORK – August 16, 2011 – On Saturday, August 13, the “Caribbean Summer Concert Series” kicked off with a full-day of outdoor family fun and [...]
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2011 BERMUDA GOSPEL FESTIVAL
Posted on 02. Sep, 2011 by admin.
Gospel Music’s Top Stars MARY MARY, PASTOR CAESAR and FRED HAMMOND descend on the “JEWEL OF THE ATLANTIC” To Rock The Heavens In The First Ever BERMUDA GOSPEL FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 25 – 27 August 31, 2011 – DR. BOBBY JONES PRESENTS THE 2011 BERMUDA GOSPEL FESTIVAL debuted on August 25 – 27, drawing nearly [...]
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Reggae Concert Series – BEENIE MAN: King of the Dancehall
Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by admin.
My first time seeing Beenie Man perform left a lasting impression. It was the first time I’d experienced an artist who would not get off the stage. What I mean is, his time was up, and he wouldn’t get off. He hadn’t yet finished going through his hits for the audience, and for certain, we [...]
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Que Linda! – June 2011
Posted on 06. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Lory Toussaint Island Vibes Magazine’s Que Linda for June is Lory Toussaint who resides in the Miami, FL area. This beautiful Haitian model has been living in the US for about 10 years and has two Brothers. Lory has also lived in Georgia (Atlanta area) where she attended High School. Her education plans include attending [...]
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Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival Postponed
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Press Release June 1, 2011, Tampa, FL: With great regret, the Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival Committee (TBCCC) announced today the postponement of the 19th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival on June 4th and 5th 2011 at Raymond James Stadium. The event will now be held on August 14th. For a variety of reasons, primarily the [...]
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New Name: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Turns Up the Heat this Summer
Posted on 31. May, 2011 by admin.
Press Release TORONTO, May 25, 2011 – The Festival Management Committee (FMC) today announced a new name to the Festival that has captured an audience of more than 1.2 million people annually on the August long weekend: The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival (STCC) will be back in July with the [...]
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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Celebrates 23 Years of Mas and Music during Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on 20. May, 2011 by admin.
Press Release Atlanta, Georgia – The diversity of Caribbean culture comes together in a celebration of mas and music for the 2011 Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival. The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association, Inc. (ACCBA) brings together two staples of Caribbean-style Carnival: Mas, the culturally-expressive art form of creating beautifully decorated costumes; and Music, as expressed [...]