Minna LaFortune has formally entered her vacation album, Caribbean Christmas, for the 67th Grammy Awards. The album, which has obtained widespread acclaim, has been submitted within the Greatest Reggae Album class, whereas the one “Christmas is the Motive” is within the operating for Greatest International Music Efficiency.
Caribbean Christmas gives a vibrant fusion of Caribbean sounds, mixing reggae, soca, calypso, ska, and waltz to rejoice the vacation season. LaFortune, making her debut in vacation music, has captured the essence of Christmas with a concentrate on household, peace, and nostalgia. The opening monitor, “It’s a Caribbean Christmas,” units the festive tone, inviting listeners right into a festivity of vacation traditions.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and now primarily based in Brooklyn, New York, LaFortune has transitioned from knowledgeable profession to pursue her lifelong ardour for music. Her involvement with the Caribbean Diaspora and mentorship actions highlights her deep neighborhood ties. Reflecting on her work, LaFortune describes Caribbean Christmas as “a labor of affection” that got here straight from her coronary heart.
The only “Christmas is the Motive” options an animated music video by Shantel Bradford, obtainable on LaFortune’s YouTube channel. The album was produced by Lee Holness at The Artwork of Music On-line Media Studio.
Along with her roots in music and poetry, LaFortune’s Caribbean Christmas showcases her creative versatility and dedication to sharing the cultural richness of the Caribbean. Her Grammy submission provides to the joy surrounding this debut vacation album, which continues to convey pleasure to listeners worldwide.
