REGGAES BEST GO UP AGAINST EACH OTHER 

THE 34  INTERNATIONAL IRWAMA AWARDS

COME TO FLORIDA

By: C. Harrison/August 12, 2015/3:38AM

The U.S.A. leg of the International Reggae & World Music Awards takes place Sunday,  October 4, 2015.  This year the  coveted event will be held at the prestigious Bailey Hall at Broward College, in Davie , Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over the years, the event have seen and shown amelioration to give audiences a feel of worthiness.

The Irwama is seen globally…in Jamaica on CVM-On Stage TV, NTD TV China and several other TV stations and social media outlets. The awards have been viewed by some 20 million viewers worldwide.

The 2015, IRWAMA is dedicated to “Health Awareness,” focusing on cancer and other diseases in the United States, Caribbean, Africa and around the world.

For more information contact: 877/9-Reggae or email: IRWAMAsponsor@gmail.com, for sponsorship.

 

THIS WEEKEND RIDE COME OUT AND SUPPORT

A CARIBBEAN DOCUMENTARY

Posted By: C. Harrison/Aug 5,2015/10:23pm

This Documentary thus far has taken-on a life of its own, the arguments for and against it….very interesting: Showings August 7, at 7:30PM and again August 8th at 11:00PM. Hosting by Dylan Dilinjah of “Making the Brand”

Locations for both showings: Maysles Cinema, 343 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027 Ι Tickets can be bought at: www.brownpaperticket.com.  Both producers will be on hand to answer your questions after the shows.

QUEENS ARTS FUND APPLICATION DEADLINE

Posted By: C. Harrison/August 5, 2015/8:13PM

Queens, New York….Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) announced the 2016 Queens Arts Fund (QAF) funding cycle that supports the hard work and contributions of the borough’s creative citizens with grants for their programming. In 2015 they awarded $180.000 in cultural programming in the borough of Queens.

July 1, 2015 new guidelines and the online grant application for 2016 grant cycle will become available on the QCA website at http://www.queenscouncilarts,org/gaf

Queens base individuals artists and nonprofit organizations producing cultural programming in all arts discipline and meeting eligibility and requirements are invited to apply to the 2015 QAF grant program.

Deadline for all applications is Thursday, October 8, 2015.

All applicants must attend an application session. This is a competitive application process with applications reviewed by a peer panel. The application information session located throughout the borough and began July 1, 2015. You can do so in three ways:

1.   view application tutorials on the QCA website

2.   Attend a one-on-one meeting with a QCA staff member

3.  Attend an informational group session. Schedules are as follow:

Registration is required for the one-on-one:

Thursday, September 3 ,   10:30 AM-4:00

Thursday, September 8,   10:30 AM-4:00

Monday, September 21,  10:30 AM-4:00

Thursday, September 24,  10:30 AM-4:00

go here to sign up for the one-on-one: http://wwwlart.org/gaf

workshops begin at 6:00PM and last 2 hours

Wednesday July 29

Thursday, August6,  5:30PM-Far Rockaway Branch Queens Library-1637 Central Ave., Far Rockaway 11691

Thursday, August 13 6:00PM-Queens Council on the Arts-Korean translation provided at this session

Thursday, August 18, 6:00PM-Jamaica Center for the Arts and Learning-161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica 11432

Monday, August 31, 6:00PM-South Ozone Park Branch Queens Library-128-16 Rockaway Blvd,  South Ozone Park 11420

Wednesday, September 2, 6:00PM-Rockaway Artists Alliance-Studio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden Breezy Point 11697

Thursday, September 10,  6:00PM-Knockdown Center-52-19 Flushing Ave, Maspeth 11378

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00PM-Rockaway Waterfront Alliance-58-03 Rockaway Blvd, Rockaway 11692

Monday. September 28, 6:00PM-St Albans Branch Library-191-05 Linden Blvd.,  St. Albans11412

Wednesday, September 30, 6:00PM-Flushing  Branch Library-3rd Floor Conference Room-41-17 Main Street, Flushing 11355-Chinese translation provided at this session

For more information contact: Lynn Lobell, Grant resource Director lloobell@queenscouncilarts.org or 347-505-3015–Sam Dalsheimer, QFA Grant Associate at: qcagrants@gmail.com or 347-505-3019

Made possible by: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partner with City Council and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and New York State Legislature.

THE NYC 2015 FUNRAISING FOR

THE RHYTHM & BLUES FOUNDATION

By: C. Harrison/July 1, 2015/4:07 AM

New York , NY….The Rhythm and Blues Foundation hosted its first of the year, Black Music Month after work fundraiser, commemorating the “soul of the 90’s and R&B tributes. The event took place June 23, at the luxurious Attic Rooftop Lounge in Time Square, located at the Hilton, 251 W 48 Street, NYC. The event was anchored by Music icon, Michael Bivins of the fame group New Addition.  The star studded line up included groups from the  90’s and 80s via Allure, Dunte from Ruffends, Royal Bayyan from Cool & the Gang, amongst others; were on hand for this celebration.  Intro. Celebrity DJ’s included: dj Jon Quick and dj Commish provided the soundtrack of the 90s. Monies raise for the night were $3500.00.

The Rhythm & Blues Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1988, it is a non profit organization dedicated to the historical and cultural preservation of Rhythm & Blues music, and recognition of contribution of its participants to our musical heritage.

The foundation provides financial and medical assistance, educational outreach, performance opportunities and archival activities to support its constituents and fulfill its mission. It also presents special events and other programs to recognize artistic contributions and excellence within the Rhythm & Blues musical genre.

The policies and programs of the Foundation are determined by its Board of Directors and Advisory Board comprised of representatives of Rhythm & Blues diverse  community. The Board is made up of: artists, member of the entertainment and music industries, and representatives of the fields of education, public relations, Journalism, and Financial Management and other interests.

The Foundation also promotes public appreciation for Rhythm & Blues as a distinct American musical genre and administer grant programs and other services to address financial needs of distressed Rhythm & Blues artists.

The Foundation is national and reopened its doors at its new location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it has partner with Kenny Gamble’s Universal Companies. Services are provided for artists from the 1940 through to 1970s, while catering to emerging Rhythm & Blues artists. The foundation serve as a bridge from past to present artists.

The Beacon for and behind the forming of this service to her Community and fellow musicians was Ruth Brown a rhythm & Blues singer, whose hit songs, made Atlantic Records, the house that Ruth build.  Ms. Brown according to Adam Bernstein, of the Washington Post, noted that, “Ms. Brown, who lived in Henderson, a Las Vegas suburb, became known as a persistent and vital activists in the musicians’ royalty reform movement of the 1980s.” “Her efforts brought aging, often ailing musicians payments that major music companies had long denied them.” Ms. Brown died Nov 17, at St Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nev., after a stroke and heart attack, she was 78.

Highlights below: All photos credits: Journalist C. Harrison

   

  

    

  

  C. Harrison and Michael Bivl