Just days after bein

Gyptian

The artiste, who had his album release party in South Florida over the weekend, has been enjoying chart success with his new album, Hold You, which continues to hold the #2 spot on Billboard's Reggae Albums Chart. The title track, "Hold You," has become a multi-chart hit worldwide and deemed a "2010 Summer Anthem." According to Billboard Magazine, "not since Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go," has an underground reggae artiste garnered as much attention in the United States as Jamaica's own Gyptian."

SPIN Magazine gave Hold You "3 Stars" while The Washington Post named Gyptian "the owner of the summer's most compelling dancehall hit."

In addition to the Distant Relatives tour dates, Gyptian will also headline dates through October and then head to Europe for tour dates.

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Beres Hammond - Photo by DAVIDiPhoto.com

The venue couldn’t have been better. After all, it’s the world famous Hard Rock Live, where the stars perform to huge audiences. Last Friday was no different, as Beres fans came out in droves.

The stage was set for a big night of reggae music.

First up it was Lena Wilks, a former rising star winner out of Jamaica, who gracefully raised the curtain with a compelling performance worthy of a budding star.

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Buju Banton

It said the letter writing campaign was to make the government “aware that the public is monitoring this case closely.”

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Culturama – 2010 Mello-Go-Roun, the much anticipated annual event celebrating Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage, is back in South Florida. Perfectly timed to coincide with Jamaica’s 48th independence anniversary, the event will take place on August 1, 2010 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs, Florida.

Remember the grand independence street festivals and the exciting talent competitions back in the 60s, 70s, 80s? Culturama brings back all those fond memories, and more. Come August 1st the Coral Springs Center for the Arts will come alive with traditional dances like the quadrille and dinki mini. Jonkanoo will thrill in their colorful masks and costumes. Independence music like “Cherry Oh Baby”, “Baba Boom Boom”, “Bam Bam”, and the more contemporary “Sweet & Dandy” will bring back memories of Jamaica land we love!

Patrons to the event will get to celebrate with some of the island’s most talented groups and entertainers such as the Clonmel Cultural Club, Jamaica Folk Revue, Malachi Smith... Tivoli Dance Troup Kimiela Candy Issacs, Father Easton Lee Jamindian Lyme Lyte Dancers and surprise guest artist.

A Jamaica Awareness, Inc. production, Culturama is presented as part of the Jamaica Independence celebrations in South Florida. With a mandate to educate, entertain, and stimulate the minds and hearts of its patrons with authentic Caribbean programs, the company partners with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission to bring the finest in Jamaican tradition.

An event for the entire family, Culturama – 2010 Mello-Go-Roun will inspire, teach, and showcase the best of Jamaican heritage and culture.

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