Shabba Ranks Rocks Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Press Party – VIDEO+PICS

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Big Dutty Stinkin' Shabba (aka Emperor) Holds Court with Media

The Red Carpet Shelley team was invited to the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Press Party held at the Milk River in Brooklyn on Thursday August 8, 2013.  The event represented the official launch of the Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree 3 day Music Festival to be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York over the Labor Day weekend.

Dahved Levy at Caribbean Fever Music Festival Press Conference
Dahved Levy at Caribbean Fever Music Festival Press Conference Photo: RedCarpetShelley.com

The first night of the Festival, International Night August 30, will feature international bands Kassav formed in Paris with members from Martinique Tabou Combo, Djakout#1 and headliner Wyclef Jean hailing from Haiti Wyclef (pronounced WeeClef in his native Creole language!). The second night,nCarnival Mania on Saturday August 31, will showcase husband and wife former Soca Monarchs, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons from Trinidad and Tobago, Edwin Yearwood, Alison Hinds from Barbados, Iwer George from Trinidad and Tallpree from Grenada just to name a few.  The final night Sunday September 1, will showcase, Damian Marley, Capleton, the Prophet, I-Octane and as he was introduced last night the Emperor of Reggae Music Shabba Ranks.

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Big Dutty Stinkin’ Shabba (aka Emperor) Holds Court with Media
This is an historic event for several reasons, it is the first time a 3 day Caribbean music festival is being held at the new Barclays Center, but also it is a collabo between Dahved Levy of WBLS 107.5, Caribbean Fever and the Irie Jam team from 93.5 WVIP.  Dahved Levy and IrieJam explained they have been wanting to work together for some time but now its finally happening and in a big way.
DJ Roy broke the news that Lady Saw is officially a confirmed performer for this Caribbean festival.  He also stated this would be the last performance of ‘Lady Saw”.  Marian Hall a devoted Christian no longer wishes to perform dancehall.
This event promises to be a must see.  Everyone go out and get your tickets at Ticketmaster.

 

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