Vincentian-born, famend worldwide recording artiste Judy Boucher would be the featured artiste at “Bliss Love Fest” this fall at Amazura, 91-12 144th Pl., Queens.
“The primary goal of the occasion is to supply followers the chance to see Judy Boucher with a dwell band, together with an ideal line-up of musicians”,” Toni Johnson, the Vincentian-born founder and chief govt officer of the Brooklyn-based Kinetic Bliss Promotions (KBP), host of the October 13 occasion, instructed Caribbean Life on Tuesday.
“KBP additionally goals to present flowers to Ms. Boucher as a acknowledged and celebrated Vincentian cultural icon in reggae, R&B and lovers rock, with a quantity hit singles on the UK charts,” she added.
Johnson, a journalist and former radio persona in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, mentioned Boucher, a Caribbean cultural icon, who has recorded over 500 songs, will carry out hit singles from her vast repertoire, resembling “Dreaming of a Little Island” and “Dream Maker”, amongst others.
She might be backed by a dwell band, comprising prime musicians, and harmonized by veteran back-up vocalists, who work on the Beres Hammond Ceaselessly Giving Thanks Tour 2024, Johnson mentioned.
“Doorways will open at 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to permit for ease of entry and for folk to bop longer,” mentioned Johnson, additionally a performing artiste, stating that the occasion may also function Garifuna drumming and opening performances by Elijah Rocq, a Jamaican-American reggae and R&B recording artiste.
“We goal to set the stage for a various night, with performances from Abena Amory and different artistes, resembling Chanique Rogers, Curty Banton and members of the Concord Home Singers,” she added.
As well as, Johnson mentioned a line-up of DJs, together with Bobby Konders, will carry “the lovers-rock, remixed R&B and reggae vitality to the patrons.”
She mentioned the present may also carry “added assist for Ms. Boucher after she suffered the consequences of Hurricane Beryl,” disclosing that A Go Fund Me, managed by Boucher, might be launched on the occasion.
Johnson mentioned that KBP will request that the Queens Borough President award Boucher a proclamation as a Caribbean cultural icon, together with one other undisclosed icon “who has given again to Caribbean music for over 40 years.”
“Amazura, dubbed the renaissance venue for Caribbean music since 1985, might be remodeled into a wonderful celebration, live performance and Cabaret-style, all-inclusive VIP Crimson Carpet occasion,” she mentioned. “You’ll be able to ‘Stand On Love’, play ‘Musical Chairs’ or be part of the last word hospitality expertise for ‘The Two of Us’ and ‘Platonic Love’”.
Johnson KBP is “turning abilities and networks to carry the last word love expertise as 10 % of the “Stand on Love” tickets will go towards Hurricane Beryl Reduction for “folks in shelters.”
“We may also promote Judy Boucher’s merch and supply a pay-per-view choice, so viewers worldwide can share within the night,” she mentioned.
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Extra about Judy Boucher
Hailing from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Boucher migrated to Excessive Wycombe, England, round 1970, and later joined her musician brother Bruce’s band, evolving into Judy Jack and the Beanstalk.
Transitioning to a solo profession, Boucher achieved a primary hit on the reggae charts in 1985 with “Dreaming of a Little Island,” adopted by her debut album, “Can’t Be with You Tonight”, in 1987. The album, “Tears on My Pillow”, was recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1992.
Boucher – who’s famend for her worldwide hit single, “Can’t Be with You Tonight”, which reached No. 2 within the UK Singles Chart in April 1987 – holds the file for being the primary feminine from the Caribbean to have the longest keep within the UK nationwide charts with 14 weeks in 1987.
In recognition of her achievements, Boucher mentioned she was invited by the Authorities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as their particular visitor of honor.
Boucher mentioned her Belgian tour stays one of many highlights of her lengthy profession, noting that an look at one stadium drew 40,000 folks, with lighted candles, chanting “Judy Boucher.”
She mentioned she toured a number of African nations, together with Swaziland and Namibia, in addition to Center Japanese nations, and appeared on TV, radio and in golf equipment.
Boucher is at the moment managed by the US-based Genius and Genius.
