Minna LaFortune offers vote-of-thanks in late February 2023 as a coalition of Caribbean People honored Congressional Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Yvette D. Clarke.
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Jamaican artiste Minna LaFortune says she is “diving into the festive season” in dropping her groundbreaking Christmas album, “Caribbean Christmas,” on Thursday, Nov. 30.
“This album is the results of a lifelong dream to make a Christmas album,” LaFortune, a Brooklyn resident and retired Metropolitan Transit Authority affiliate administration analyst, informed Caribbean Life on Saturday. “I all the time imagined it could be covers of conventional Christmas songs, however I by no means anticipated to jot down my very own authentic songs for a Christmas album.
“Due to my producer, Lee Holness, who all the time inspired me to deliver my very own music to the world, we made it occur,” she added. “I hope everybody will get pleasure from this album as a lot as I (me), Lee, and my backup singer/videographer and graphic artist Shantel Bradford did.
“I additionally hope it is going to turn into a Christmas staple,” continued LaFortune, stating that Caribbean Christmas” is “a harmonious mix of reggae, soca, calypso, ska, and waltz – all wrapped in a festive ambiance.”
She mentioned the album marks her first main foray into vacation music, “encapsulating the essence of Christmas with its nostalgic, family-centric, and peaceable themes.
“’Caribbean Christmas’ presents an array of authentic songs, a number of offering a definite view of Christmas by the wealthy and vivid palette of Caribbean tradition, “LaFortune mentioned.
She mentioned the album begins with “It’s a Caribbean Christmas” – a “spirited celebration of vacation customs, encouraging listeners to indulge within the season’s pleasure and unity, enhanced by rhythms that encourage festive decor and merriment.”
LaFortune mentioned the track, “Christmas Come an Mi Waan to Guh House”, echoes “the common want to be with household throughout the holidays, capturing the longing and sense of belonging.”
She mentioned different heartwarming tracks, reminiscent of “Ship Me Some Love at Christmas” and “After I Consider Christmas,” replicate on “love, recollections and enduring connections strengthened throughout the season.”
As well as, LaFortune mentioned songs like “Christmas is Cause” and “Worship Him” “evoke pleasure and gratitude, embodying the essence of Christmas.”
She mentioned the monitor “Santa” is “deliberately designed to make clear the plight of the homeless throughout the holidays, giving a voice to these searching for pleasure, monetary help, properties, and an opportunity to have fun with buddies.”
Moreover, LaFortune mentioned “Let’s be Merry and Form” reminds listeners of “the season’s true spirit – to search out pleasure, cut back stress, and unfold kindness and love.”
The album concludes with “Christmas in Kingston” that “vividly” depicts “the festive vibe of Jamaica’s capital, with recollections of grand markets and nativity performs, set to a novel Jamaican ska fusion rhythm,” LaFortune mentioned.
“This album is my celebration of Christmas, stuffed with hope and pleasure, resonating with the full of life
Caribbean rhythms,” she mentioned, disclosing that “Caribbean Christmas” might be accessible on all main streaming platforms and for buy on Dec. 1.
In persevering with her engagement with followers, LaFortune mentioned she is going to launch an animated music video for “Christmas is the Cause” on her YouTube channel.
