PLANTATION – South Florida will come alive with the pulsating sounds and dynamic historical past of Jamaican music on the 2nd annual Reggae Family tree music competition on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The northeast parking zone at Broward Mall in Plantation will remodel right into a vibrant venue in celebration of Reggae Month.
Tickets can be found at reggaegenealogy.org/tickets.
Produced by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this family-friendly showcase will function a rhythmic anthology of Jamaican music, enhanced by dancers, video commentary from legends, and a narrated storyline.
A Star-Studded Lineup with Historical past-Making Highlights
Historical past of Jamaican Music – Act I
In Act I, the playlist might be carried out dwell with Code Pink Band. It is going to function timeless hits from mento, ska, Nyabinghi, rocksteady, lovers rock, and reggae. Iconic performers like Ernie Smith, Eric “Monty” Morris, Wayne Armond, Ambelique, and Shuga will shine. They’ll carry out alongside lead singer Bobby Rose and dancers from Carimer Theatre.
The charismatic Jamaican Consul Normal Oliver Mair, whose theatrical aptitude will add vibrancy to the night, will narrate.
The principle occasion of Act I might be a tribute by Jerry Maytals and the Unique Maytals Band. They’ll honor the legacy of Toots and the Maytals.
Historical past of Jamaican Music – Act II
In Act II, the showcase will have a look at how Jamaican music has modified over time. It is going to present its affect on types like dub, pop, reggaeton, and Afrobeats. On this enjoyable phase, widespread DJs will play music.
- DJ GQ from Y100
- Walshy Fireplace from Main Lazer
- DJ Mekka Don from Tu 94.9
They’ll function shock performers and convey new types to this celebration of the historical past of Jamaican Music / reggae’s worldwide influence.
2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards Recipients
Island SPACE, the one Caribbean heritage museum within the nation, will honor three Jamaican music icons with Lifetime Achievement Awards. The 2025 honorees might be:
- Interior Circle, often called the “Dangerous Boys of Reggae”
- Wayne Marvel, well-known for the hit “No Letting Go”
- Donovan Germain, a legendary producer for artists like Buju Banton and Beres Hammond
Donovan Germain
Transitioned from a reggae report store proprietor to a producer within the late Seventies, Donovan Germain based Penthouse Information in 1988. Recognized for its subtle sound, Penthouse launched the careers of artists like Buju Banton and modernized traditional riddims.
Wayne Marvel
Born Von Wayne Charles, Wayne Marvel, rose to prominence within the late Nineteen Eighties along with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Hits like “Saddest Day” and “Bonafide Love” with Buju Banton set the stage for his 2003 world breakthrough “No Letting Go,” which earned a Grammy nomination and charted at No. 11 on the Billboard Scorching 100.
Interior Circle
Shaped in 1968 by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis, Interior Circle discovered success with hits like “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” and “Dangerous Boys,” which grew to become the theme for the TV present COPS and impressed the blockbuster film franchise.
The band stays lively, working Circle Home Studios, the place stars like Alicia Keys and Pharrell Williams have recorded.
2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards
In 2024, the awards celebrated an all-female lineup: “Miss Pat” Chin, co-founder of VP Information; Marcia Griffiths, the Queen of Reggae; and Cedella Marley, entrepreneur, creator, and steward of the Marley legacy.
Supporters and Different Actions
Forward of the present, attendees can take pleasure in free museum excursions, meals, and buying.
Gates open at 4 p.m., with performances starting at 6 p.m. Tickets vary from $25 pre-sale to $75 VIP. For particulars, go to www.reggaegenealogy.org.
Reggae Family tree is introduced in partnership with Broward Mall and the Metropolis of Plantation, powered by Florida Energy & Gentle Firm (FPL) and made doable partly by the help of the Broward County Cultural Division, Grace Tropical Rhythms, the Institute of Museum and Library Companies, Go to Lauderdale, Solely the Greatest Printing, the Jamaica Vacationer Board, Mabi Artisanal Tea, and the next funds on the Group Basis of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Basis Broward Group Fund.