Tony Rebel, Nelly Stharre and Queen Ifrica are down to perform at a 2010 Year of the Child concert, carded to take place at the Krazy Kokonuts on Saturday.
According to one of the organisers of the show, Emile Raffoul, all proceeds from the event will go towards Camp Rescue Londonderry.
Raffoul said the concert is one of the many planned events for 2010- the Year of the Child. Raffoul said that he, along with others such as Anna Raffoul, Marie Giraud and others, have formed a committee focused on organizing events in aid of child-centered organizations around the island.
He mentioned an upcoming jazz show as one of the many other functions being planned by the committee. The organizer said that an official launch of the committee and its events will soon be announced.
Tony Rebel, a popular Jamaican artist, is best known for his hit song ‘Jah By My Side’ and his more recent ‘Another Bill’ which has become a favourite of many locals.
Queen Ifrica, another Jamaican artist, is best known for her hit single ‘Daddy don’t touch me there’ and ‘Below the waist.’
Local reggae singer Nelly Stharre, previously a zouk artist, has been best known for her singles ‘Peace and Love’ and ‘Build My Nation’ which she released as part of her Soul Country Album in 2004.
The Fanatik Band, a local band, will also perform on that night.
According to organizers, the show is at a cost of $20 in advance, $30 at the door, and $50 VIP. Tickets can be purchased at Raffoul and Company Limited.
THIS EARTHQUAKE HAS CAUSE YOU HUGE DEVASTION, BUT WHEN YOU ALL HAITAN PEOPLE RECOV E R FROM THIS ,PLEASE ,DO NOT FORGET THE COMPAS MUSIQUE!! MUSIQUE SA LAMOU!
alas wait till suma when i come bac nuh, dont want to miss di reggae fes at all. love it
one thing i never understand,,,, how is that the people responsible for these acts never try to get our artists link up with dem big stars dere,,,, managers r sleepin on dem in d.a,,,,, get joy stoute n tarina a hook up,,,, d.a is d only place where u find manager have more power than artists lol,,,,
Great job guys, Keep it up! I wish you success in the show and look forward to participating and the others to come.
Big up to the organisers and to the artistes for their contributions. Our youth need the additional resources to secure a stable, moral future. The youth are indeed the building blocks to tomorrow’s future. Let’s keep our heads and hands together as we continue to “build our nation”.