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CARIBBEAN RIDDIMS
WZAB 880 AM
Tune in to Caribbean Riddims with Eddy Edwards on WZAB 880 AM every Saturday at 3 pm for three solid hours of muisc, informative features and a chance to win tickets to the hottest upcoming events in South Florida. Segments include De People's Politics with Attorney Marlon Hill, Tech Talk with Ken English and the Retro-Revolution - a 30-minute music mix of classic hits.
Caribbean Riddims...The Radio Show for People in the Know.
LISTEN TO WZAB 880 AM
Caribbean Saturdays on WZAB begins at 9:00 am with Don Daly's Caribbean Upliftment Show which is followed by Mike Andrews at noon with The Caribbean Connection. Caribbean Riddims with Eddy Edwards follows at 3:00 p.m.and South Florida Caribbean Sportsline is on at 6:00 pm. Visit our website at www.caribbeanriddims.com |
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OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS A VOICE - JOIN THE
A-TEAM
How do you motivate a community? We have political power, but how do we get POLITICAL CLOUT? How do we engage enough people to make an impact and send a message to City Hall; to Tallahassee; to Washington? We have to
ACTIVATE
ADVOCATE
AGITATE
De People's Politics, a very informative political segment, hosted by attorney Marlon Hill - aired every Saturday on Caribbean Riddims with Eddy Edwards on WZAB 880 AM - wants to convert words into actions. Individuals and organizations that want to be politically active in our community can join the A-TEAM.
A-TEAM members will go through a brief training session and be equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to motivate friends and family in being active advocates on burning issues which are important to South Florida's Caribbean Community.
Interested persons or organizations can call 786-349-2584 or e-mail activatetheAteam@gmail.com
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Tel: 305.770.2622 / 2643 / 2654
Toll-Free: 1.877.770.8627 (VMBS)
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T&T's Deputy Consul Kirk Francois to return to Trinidad - Consulate Hosts Reception
Deputy Consul General Kirk Francois & His Wife bid farewell to South Florida.
The Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ms. Laura-Marie West, will host a reception to officially meet nationals of the twin-island republic as well as bid farewell to Deputy Consul, Kirk Francois. The reception will be held at the office of the Consul, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6.
Guests are asked to dressed elegantly casual and must RSVP by calling the Consulate office at 305-374-2199 Exts. 310 / 326. |
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OchoRios Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Sonny Bradshaw, founder of the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
The Jamaica OchoRios JAZZ Festival will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary June 12 - 20, with over 30 events around the island. With the theme JAZZ-THE REAL DEAL, this year's festival will celebrate the life of the late great Cecil "Sonny" Bradshaw who was its founder and along with his wife Myrna Hague-Bradshaw devoted their lives to the festival's success and longevity.
High energy has been generated worldwide with the recent passing of Mr. Bradshaw and international JAZZ artists from Europe and North America are clamoring to participate. Also included will be the very best of Caribbean stars, Big Band Swing, Straight Ahead Bop, and some stomping Blues. The programme will include Free Public Concerts in Ocho Rios daily, South Coast Jazz, Port Antonio Jazz, Jazz Summer School and nightly events in Kingston.
The Annual Jamaica International OchoRios jazz Festival has developed and established itself as a recognized authority for promoting and showcasing distinguished International as well as Jamaican and Caribbean Jazz musicians/artists. Its format is one of a kind and is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of 'Classical Black Music. For information www.ochoriosjazz.com
FINLAY'S SHIP TO THE CARIBBEAN FETES COMMUNITY
Lauderdale Lakes Mayor, Barrington Russell (left) shares a moment with Lloyd Finlay and Peter Webley, publisher of Caribbean Today at Finlay's Ship to the Caribbean main office.
It was a day of fun, food, music and celebration as Finlay's Ship to the Caribbean opened the doors to their new main office in Lauderdale Lakes at 2712 N.W. 31st Avenue.
DJ Desmond from Rainbow Disco provided the music to keep everyone in high spirits
From 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. the public was treated to the music of Rainbow Disco, featuring DJ Desmond, a variety of delicious Jamaican food. There were also lots of giveaways, including a grand prize of $1000. Lucky winner, John Patterson walked away a happy man, pocketing his winning check of the grand prize.
John Patterson (center) is presented with his grand prize check of $1000 from Lloyd Finlay (left) and son Derren Finlay.
Wadadli Music Fest
April 24th
Vendors, Performers, Sponsors, all Ready for a Successful Event and Increased Turnout.
February 20, 2010 , St.Johns Antigua, - As the preparation begins for the hosting of the fourth annual Wadadli Music Festival, organizers are reporting a positive interest in participation, coming from the public and private sector.
Causion - Ready for Wadadli Music Fest in Antigua
Private sector sponsors continue to show their strong support for this one-of-a-kind event. A number of companies have committed to the 2010 event joining past supporters such as Harney Motors, Wadadli Beer, Kennedy's Club, Cool and Smooth, Ting, LMR Signs, ABI Insurance Company Limited, Biggs Car Rental, K45, CHBN, Catamaran Hotel, Search Antigua, Antigua 108, Willy-D Enterprise, Island Tent Rental plus, Bailey's Jewelry, Digital Pulse, RGS Limited, CY clothing company, Susie's Hot Sauce and Columbian Emeralds.
The message of supporting the community through the simple donation of non perishable canned goods is reaching a wide cross section of the society. In addition, young, talented, and relatively unknown artistes are inquiring about how they may form a part of the line up in next year's festival. The management of Fullwerks Inc. continues to stress an attitude of professionalism in the conduct of its affairs and encourages the same from those who wish to be involved with the production. This year's show will see the introduction of a cook-off with local chefs competing and utilizing local ingredients.
Promoted as an event for the entire family, organizers are paying special attention to security and lighting. They want to ensure that once one enters the St. Paul's Rectory Grounds, they will feel totally safe within its boundaries.
The Wadadli Music Festival takes place on Saturday April 24th beginning at 12.00 p.m.(with the cook off getting started at 12.30 p.m.), at the St. Paul's Rectory Grounds in Falmouth and is produced and promoted by Fullwerks Inc.
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The Winter Chill continues to drift deep south, affecting South Florida in a very unusual manner. Bwoy it really get cold, and the houses were never designed for this type for winter freeze. Despite the cold weather, we still maintain a very hot entertainment schedule. Always something happening, always a party, concert or just a lime with friends.
Remember, to mail your census form back after filling out the ten simple questions, it is very important, especially for Caribbean people, so that we can accurately know the size of the community, especially when it comes to making representation, from the local level up to Washington. Play your part and fill out the Census form.
This latest issue of De Riddim Box is filled with information on upcoming events and flashbacks of happenings you may have missed. Forward to friends and family members so that they are informed about activities in South Florida's Caribbean Community.
Remember to tune in to Caribbean Riddims, every Saturday, on WZAB 880 AM for updated information, special give-aways and lots of music. You can also visit our website at www.caribbeanriddims.com. You can also link us on Facebook.
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Debra Ehrhardt's award-winning one-woman play, JAMAICA, FAREWELL, will play at the Miramar Cultural Center on Saturday, March 27th at 8:00 p.m. and the University Area Community Center in Tampa on Sunday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m.
Despite a heavy schedule, Ehrhardt is all excited, as the play has been optioned by a major Hollywood production company, and she is currently adapting Jamaica, Farewell for the big screen.
Based on her true-life story, NAACP award-winning writer/performer Debra Ehrhardt's, JAMAICA FAREWELL, tells the journey she took to escape Jamaica's political turmoil in the 1970s. Left to her own devices, she risked prison time and even death in her attempt to pull off a daring and dangerous caper. With the unwitting help of an infatuated American CIA agent, she realized her lifelong dream of starting over in America.
The show had its UK premiere at the Hackney Empire in September 2008 and an eight-week Off-Broadway run at the Soho Playhouse in the Spring of 2008. During that time Ehrhardt received a Proclamation from the City of New York for her "Outstanding Contribution to the Jamaican Community". She was also a 2007 NYC Fringe Festival award-winner and has had sold out performances in Toronto, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Virginia, San Francisco, Washington D.C, Mexico, Bermuda and throughout the Los Angeles area.
This is Kingston-born, Debra Ehrhardt's third one-woman show. Her first, Mango, Mango, received two NAACP awards. The second, Invisible Chairs, was produced by David Strasberg at West Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe Theatre. It was subsequently optioned as a situation comedy by Fox. Ehrhardt is a member of the Writer's Guild of America.
Tickets for the Miramar performance of JAMAICA, FAREWELL are available at selected Caribbean outlets, The Miramar Cultural Center Box Office, online at MiramarCulturalCenter.org or by calling 954-251-1643. Tickets for the Tampa show are available at BrownPaperTickets.com, selected Caribbean outlets or by calling 813-416-3946.
JAMAICA, FAREWELL is sponsored by Douglas Chiropractic Centers, Grace Foods, The Victoria Mutual Building Society, National Weekly Newspaper and Break Away Moments.
For information call Riddims Marketing at 954-251-1643.
TO HAITI WITH LOVE
Concert to raise funds for earthquake victims
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JAMAICA CONSULATE STAGES COMMUNITY
OUTREACH DAY FOR LAUDERHILL
 Jamaican nationals in the City of Lauderhill and surrounding environs will benefit from a Community Outreach to be held Tuesday (March 9) at the City Commission of Lauderhill at 5581 West Oakland Boulevard, in Lauderhill. The all-day event is organized by the Jamaican Consulate in Miami and will last from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Services will cover the processing of Jamaican passport and citizenship applications and consular services.
Persons will also be given the opportunity to make inquiries and receive relevant information first-hand with a team of resource persons from local partnering agencies who will offer a range of direct client services. Some of the participating agencies include the Jamaica Information Service, Grace Kennedy Remittance Services, Jamaica National Building Society and Jamaica National Overseas Inc., Victoria Mutual Building Society, Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Jamaica, the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce and the United States Census 2010.
 Following the Outreach program, Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington will be the guest speaker at a Town Hall forum, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the same venue.
The series of quarterly Outreach programs were started over a year ago by Jamaican Consul General, Mrs. Sandra Grant Griffiths, and was intended to improve cooperation between the partnering agencies and the Jamaican community as those persons would be able to secure documents and obtain information, on a one-on-one basis, from the relevant agencies on site. Commissioner Owen Ellington
To ensure the efficient and timely processing of any application submitted, persons are reminded to produce the necessary supporting documents and fees. In this regard, interested persons can contact the Jamaica Consulate General at 305-374-8431 extensions 221, 232 or 235 and on-line at www.Jamaicacgmiami.org.
According to the Consul General, the series of Outreach programmes aimed to provide Jamaican nationals with pertinent and relevant information were working in meeting the needs of the Diaspora, as efforts were being made to create accessibility and improve cooperation with the Consulate and partnering agencies.
Outreach activities are slated for other cities across the Southern United States as well as the Cayman Islands. So far, Jamaicans living in Lauderdale Lakes, West Palm Beach, Orlando Atlanta and Houston have been able to successfully utilize the services of the Consulate and its partnering agencies through Outreach programs already staged in those communities.
JOAN ANDREA HUTCHINSON
SIGNS TO VP RECORDS
L-R Eddy Edwards of Riddims Marketing, Joan Andrea Hutchinson & Howard Chung, VP Florida & Caribbean GM at VP Records Florida office where Hutchinson signed a distribution deal.
With seven CDs and three books under her belt, Joan Andrea Hutchinson is now signed to entertainment distribution giants, VP Records. The signing took place recently at VP Record's Miramar, Florida office, between Hutchinson and VP's General Manager for Ft. Lauderdale, Howard Chung.
With the inking of this deal, VP records will now handle the distribution of Hutchinson's work in North America, Europe and The Caribbean. According to Hutchinson, being signed to VP is an idea whose time had come, as the hunger for her material in these markets will now be satisfied. Her seven CDs include two of Jamaican proverbs, one each of Jamaican Love poetry and Anancy stories, plus the wonderfully hilarious Hutchinson style social commentary and comedy in her poems and dramatic monologues. Her latest release is Kin Teet Kibba heart Bun - a celebration of the creativity of Jamaican 'poor' people, released as a book and CD.
VP Records, which distributes several international recording artistes, also handles the work of cultural icon Louise Bennett, Miss Lou, as well as that of comedic duo Ity and Fancy cat. However, according to Chung there is a need for more of the type of material which Hutchinson delivers.
Hutchinson's North American manager, Eddy Edwards of Riddims Marketing, was quite excited about the signing of Hutchinson to VP. "This was waiting to happen", he said "Joan Andrea is well loved and respected all across the Diaspora as an authority on Jamaican culture. VP will now help to quench the thirst for her published and recorded works."
And what is next for the 'always-creating-something' Joan Andrea Hutchinson? She is running with the recommendation from VP Records to produce a DVD of her work, with the hope of launching by summer. "The material is ready and I am ready ... I'm just hoping to get the sponsorship to make it happen", she said, while insisting "come hell or high water, it will happen because it must." The DVD will include some of her popular works such as 'Rapunzel' - the skit originally performed in Laugh Jamaica , plus comedy, storytelling, poetry, folk songs , proverbs and Anancy stories.
Her vision for the DVD is that it will become a favourite among Jamaicans in the Diaspora, seeking to remember and maintain contact with Jamaican culture, and persons wanting to learn about or conduct research on Jamaican culture.
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BEST OF THE BEST RETURNS TO BICENTENNIAL PARK MEMORIAL WEEKEND
What has grown to become the kick-off to Summer event, Best of the Best Concert in Miami will return to Bicentennial Park for one last time before the park is converted to a museum. The Best of the Best Concert promises to feature top Reggae Dancehall & Hip-Hop artists on Memorial Weekend when all of North America and the Caribbean come to South Florida to party.
Early bird discount tickets are now on sale and vendors can register to participate by calling 305-438-9488.
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HOW YU FE MISS DAT?
LOVE IS A FUNNY LITTLE THING - A SMASH HIT!
Chris Daley, Gem Myers, Dobby Dobson & Elva Ruddock are
all smiles backstage after brilliant performances.
Guitarist Eugene Grey and Company impress with his Jazzy
rendition of the folk classic Emanuel Road
Chris Daley and adoring fans after an impressive performance
Elva Ruddock (right) is all smiles as she is elated to see friends
she has not seen in years.
Gem Myers closing the show with the crowd begging for more.
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MIAMI HEAT CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN HEAT
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