10th ANNUAL REGGAE CARIFEST ANNOUNCES 2008 LINE-UP
Performers include Lee “Scratch” Perry, Matisyahu,
Eek A Mouse, Midnite, and more
CARIFEST CARES! Reggae Carifest donates a portion of ticket sales to Keep A Child Alive
NEW YORK, NY April 22, 2008 - One of the summer’s most anticipated concerts for nearly a decade, Reggae Carifest will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, with organizers announcing the event to take place Sunday, July 6th at the USTA National Tennis Center: Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY.
This year’s festival, as in the past, promises a momentous event, which as always, includes a stellar line-up of performances. Sets by legendary Grammy award winner Lee “Scratch” Perry, who has been an innovator and at the forefront of the reggae music scene for 50 years, as well as, Matisyahu, who brings his uncanny, electrifying fusion of orthodox Judaism and classic reggae, and Eek A Mouse - a premiere reggae performer since making a name for himself in the early 80’s, cutting edge St. Croix roots reggae band, Midnite guarantee a night of music not soon forgotten about.
The festival is upping the ante this time by opening its arms to a wider array of reggae artists from a variety of backgrounds and cultures to help spread the original intended vibe of the fest - a day to celebrate the coming together of cultures and a shared appreciation for good music. Rounding out the schedule is Brooklyn bred and Jamaican raised Kayla Bliss; the up and coming conscious reggae crooner Uriel Hamilton; Afro-fusion reggae fronted by a soaring, soulful voice in Meta and the Cornerstones; Antigua & Barbuda’s Causion who has been dubbed a ‘musical archer’ due to his straightforward and provocative lyrics; a young American hailing from Arkansas with his voice rooted deep in Jamaica, Joseph Israel; and Groundation who bring to the table, a unique infusion of reggae, jazz and dub. More acts to be announced in the coming weeks.
“This year’s event promises to be enlightening and educational, highlighting the many things we as a people can do, to bring about change. We are focusing on the roots aspect of the music. Showcasing Peace, Love, & Joy in hard times for a people journeying to a better day,” says D’Niscio Brooks of Team Legendary, the festival organizer.
Reggae Carifest is also commemorating this momentous anniversary by teaming up with Keep A Child Alive, an organization dedicated to helping children and families to obtain life-saving AIDS drugs and support for survival, where without it, they would die. Keep a Child Alive gives 100% of donations to this cause. Reggae Carifest/Carifest C.A.R.E.S 2008 will donate $2 from every ticket sold for this event to Keep A Child Alive.
Launched in 1998 Reggae Carifest was initiated principally for uniting the West Indian/Caribbean Culture for one full day of cultural awareness, consciousness and celebration of the culture here in the United States. This festival caters to all genuine cultural expressions and aesthetics and is received by an eclectic group of people hailing from all walks of life. Reggae Carifest is also an exhibition of vision for the arts and the community in the presence of its festival. It is more than an event, it is a cultural celebration and explosion, steadfastly keeping the West Indian/Caribbean Culture and its foundation ever present in today’s rapid changing market. Reggae Carifest is a true festive occasion for all to enjoy.
Reggae Carifest 2008 tickets are on sale to the public April 16th. Tickets are available on line at
www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticket Master locations. For a full listing of local ticket outlets, log on to
www.reggaecarifest.com
For more information on the 10th annual Reggae Carifest:
WWW.CARIFESTCARES.COM
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