Finally something is being done to encourage the world to
trek to Kingston, Jamaica – the birthplace of Reggae. Now an initiative of the
Jamaican Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, dubbed Reggae Month| it’s Kingston for February, aimed at utilizing the
unique value proposition of Reggae and the cultural significance of Reggae
music and its celebration in the month of February, as an attractor to
Kingston, Jamaica. February is internationally recognized for Black History
Month, Heart Month, Reggae Month as well as the birth of Reggae legends Robert
Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley and Dennis Brown.
For many, Reggae Month, a hidden gem of authentic Jamaican
cultural expression and interpretation, provides a springboard for the city of
Kingston to come alive during February. Through events such as Trench Town
Rock, the Dennis Brown Concert, Blue Mountain Music Festival and weekly Reggae
in the Park events, the message of irie-ness and Reggae music is augmented by
scholarly discourses on this important musical genre at the Grounation Series
at the Institute of Jamaica, the Creative Industries Intellectual Property
Conference, and the 16th Annual Bob Marley Lecture series at the University of
the West Indies. From the scholar to the novice, there is something for
everyone in Kingston during February.
No self-respecting artiste, calling themself a "Reggae Artiste", can not have been not visited Kingston even once. That would be like a devote believer of Islam not visiting the Holy Land.
No self-respecting artiste, calling themself a "Reggae Artiste", can not have been not visited Kingston even once. That would be like a devote believer of Islam not visiting the Holy Land.
So, come and catch the vibes!
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