Freddie McGregor's popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of "Bobby Babylon". He established the Big Ship Recording Studio, and has produced many artists including Luciano and Mikey Spice. Other popular hits of Freddie's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes To Shove", "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" and "I Was Born A Winner" as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards.In 2013 he received a Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. He was recently honoured as a recipient of the prestigious Silver Musgrave Awards for his contribution to the arts through music.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of seminal reggae classic "Two Sevens Clash", Culture have embarked on a tour across various continents. "Two Sevens Clash" (Shanachie) was Reggae Album of the Year in 1977 and is acknowledged today by Rolling Stone Magazine (April 11, 2002) as #25 of the 50 all time coolest records (the only reggae album to make the list). Milo Miles, writing for The New York Times, named Culture as "the leading exponent of 'conscious reggae'"."We are excited to announce new dates for the show. We know the fans were looking forward to the show and we are glad to be able to present an exceptional experience and are working hard to ensure we exceed their expectations" said Evarita Kamau - Partnership and Events Manager at Head Cornerstone Entertainment, the concert promoters.Other partners making this concert possible include Nairobi Bottlers Ltd, NusuNusu Productions, Extra Dimensions Ltd, and Radar Security amongst othersTickets for the show are available online on www.ticketsasa.com
Jamhuri Reggae Festival is Back
15th Jan, 2018 at 11:05AM
Further to the postponement of Jamhuri Reggae Festival 2017 in December, Head Cornerstone Entertainment is happy to announce new dates for the festival.The event will now be held on 3rd March 2018 at KICC Comesa Grounds. Headlined by legendary reggae maestro Freddie McGregor, the show will also feature reggae's preeminent harmony group Culture, featuring Kenyatta Hill, son of legend Joseph Hill. On stage will also be leading local artists, Jahlyric, R5 (Nazizi, Ras Mtapa Tapa, Lavosti, Jahpila & Levysill) backed by The Roots Connection Band.Themed, Kenya Moja, the second edition of the festival seeks to not only provide a unique concert experience but to also spread a non-political message of peace love and togetherness as the country exits a long period of electioneering.Jamhuri Reggae Festival provides a unique palate of good vibes and rich…. fusion of Kenyan & Caribbean culture. Jamhuri Reggae Festival is much more than an event, It's a lifestyle.Freddie McGregor's popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of "Bobby Babylon". He established the Big Ship Recording Studio, and has produced many artists including Luciano and Mikey Spice. Other popular hits of Freddie's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes To Shove", "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" and "I Was Born A Winner" as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards.In 2013 he received a Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. He was recently honoured as a recipient of the prestigious Silver Musgrave Awards for his contribution to the arts through music.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of seminal reggae classic "Two Sevens Clash", Culture have embarked on a tour across various continents. "Two Sevens Clash" (Shanachie) was Reggae Album of the Year in 1977 and is acknowledged today by Rolling Stone Magazine (April 11, 2002) as #25 of the 50 all time coolest records (the only reggae album to make the list). Milo Miles, writing for The New York Times, named Culture as "the leading exponent of 'conscious reggae'"."We are excited to announce new dates for the show. We know the fans were looking forward to the show and we are glad to be able to present an exceptional experience and are working hard to ensure we exceed their expectations" said Evarita Kamau - Partnership and Events Manager at Head Cornerstone Entertainment, the concert promoters.Other partners making this concert possible include Nairobi Bottlers Ltd, NusuNusu Productions, Extra Dimensions Ltd, and Radar Security amongst othersTickets for the show are available online on www.ticketsasa.com
Freddie McGregor's popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of "Bobby Babylon". He established the Big Ship Recording Studio, and has produced many artists including Luciano and Mikey Spice. Other popular hits of Freddie's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes To Shove", "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" and "I Was Born A Winner" as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards.In 2013 he received a Marcus Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. He was recently honoured as a recipient of the prestigious Silver Musgrave Awards for his contribution to the arts through music.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of seminal reggae classic "Two Sevens Clash", Culture have embarked on a tour across various continents. "Two Sevens Clash" (Shanachie) was Reggae Album of the Year in 1977 and is acknowledged today by Rolling Stone Magazine (April 11, 2002) as #25 of the 50 all time coolest records (the only reggae album to make the list). Milo Miles, writing for The New York Times, named Culture as "the leading exponent of 'conscious reggae'"."We are excited to announce new dates for the show. We know the fans were looking forward to the show and we are glad to be able to present an exceptional experience and are working hard to ensure we exceed their expectations" said Evarita Kamau - Partnership and Events Manager at Head Cornerstone Entertainment, the concert promoters.Other partners making this concert possible include Nairobi Bottlers Ltd, NusuNusu Productions, Extra Dimensions Ltd, and Radar Security amongst othersTickets for the show are available online on www.ticketsasa.comAbout The Author
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