On Wednesday, April 10th voting to select the winners in the 32nd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) ended. At the same time, some of the performers for the glamorous awards presentation and show, set for May 4, were announced at the event’s Press launch hosted by VP Records at Finger Lickin’ Restaurant and Bakery in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
This Star-Studded lineup is not one to be missed.
Featuring…….
Top nominee Mr. Vegas (6 nominations)
Romain Virgo (2 nominations)
Calypso Rose (2 nominations)
Half Pint
Richie Stephens
Macka Diamond
African Soukous Star: Top One-Frisson
Mutabaruka
Haitian/Compas emerging star: J-Beatz
South Florida’s rising stars & nominees: Sons of Mystro
Popular Gospel Performers:
* Rev. Dr. Norris Weir
* Second Chance
* Jonathan Laurince and True Worshippers
Additional entertainers will be announced once they are confirmed. The awards show will be hosted by Freddie McGregor and Etana.
IRAWMA’s last Florida staging was in 1993, but after years of requests by fans in South Florida, IRAWMA will make its grand return to the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, in Coral Springs, just 20 minutes west of Ft. Lauderdale, on Saturday, May 4th.
The exciting evening begins with the celebrity red carpet arrival and reception starting at 6:00pm, followed by an electrifying awards ceremony at 8:00pm.
This year’s IRAWMA is dedicated to Health Awareness and some 200 reggae and world music industry individuals, groups and others were nominated in 40 categories for their accomplishments and contribution..
Lifetime/Hall of Famer awards will be presented to Derrick “Duckie” Simpson – Black Uhuru, Denver “JAMUSA” Silvera, The Honorable Edward Seaga, Lloyd Campbell of Joe Frasier Records and Inner Circle.
Martin’s International-IRAWMA Award of Honor will be presented to producer Donovan Germain, event marketing specialist C. “Eddy” Edwards, controversial radio host Bevan “Duke of Earle” Earle and promoter Arthur Lugisse. The recipients for the South Florida Special Award for Extra-Ordinary Contribution to the music industry are: Willie Lindo, Vonnie McGowan, and Winsome “Lady C” Charlton.
Advance admission tickets are available online at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com, and www.irawma.com. Tickets can also be purchased at VP Records and Brawta Caribbean Cuisine in Miramar, and Reggae and Things in Coral Springs, Florida.
Sponsors of this year IRAWMA’s include: VP Records, JAMRUSS Productions, Golden Krust, Double Tree by Hilton- Sawgrass Mills Hotel, Riddims Marketing Inc., National Weekly, NMC-Blossom Levy, JAMUSA, Hi Class Promotions, Love Doc, Duke of Earle, Reggae and Things, Brawta Caribbean Cuisine, Dawn Marie and the Wiz, Events R’ Us, International Sound and Film Production-King Sporty, Princess PM Productions, Insurance Brokers Inc., Danzerz Blvd, Portland Curry Festival, One Stop Studio and Whiz Communications.
