Third World Live at Dominica's World Creole Music Festival‏

Home to the world's second largest boiling lake, 365 rivers, national parks, 115 miles of segmented trails and lush vegetation, Dominica will play host to a bevy of artists this weekend for their 15th Annual World Creole Music Festival. The three day music festival, which begins on Friday, October 28th, is sponsored by Coca-Cola, Dewars, Liat, Tempo, Kubuli Beer, Heineken, to name a few.

Third World will take the stage on Saturday, October 29th. Fans will be treated to not only the band's hit singles "Now That We've Found Love," "Reggae Ambassador," and "Try Jah Love," but also singles from their new album Patriots.

Executive Produced by Third World Music Group and Co-Produced by Dean Pond of Rymshot Productions, the 13 track album features songs such as "Front Door" (featuring the late, great Gregory Isaacs), "You Made Me So Very Happy" (a cover of Alton Ellis' timeless hit featuring Marcia Griffiths), "By My Side" (featuring Tessanne Chin), "Good Hearted People" (feat. Capleton) and "96 Degrees" (a remake of the band's classic featuring Stephen and Damian Marley). The album also features, Toots Hibbert, Sly Dumbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Frazier, Inner Circle, Mykal Rose, Jessica Yapp (on violin), Junior Reid, Capleton and Tarrus Riley.

The festival with also feature other performers such as Gyptian, Ali Campbell, Carimi, Midnight Groovers, Zouk All Stars, Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann, among others. Stephen "Cat" Coore remarks, "Dominica is truly one of those wonders of the world. I am looking forward to the hot springs, the great weather and of course the festival. We are always delighted when we get to share the stage with such talented musicians as reflected in the line-up."

After their performance in Dominica, Third World will return to the states to continue promotions of their November 16, 2011 event at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. Continuing the celebration of 38 years in the business and introducing their 23rd album, Patriots, the concert will be streamed live on www.caribbeandreamerstv.com. Not only will fans get to watch the concert live, they will also get a chance to see preview episodes of Caribbean Dreamers, an upcoming series that captures up close and personal look into the group's life. Third World is encouraging fans to log on to the website to pre-register and make a pledge for an opportunity to receive unique items, including a FREE Third World performance for a cause. Additionally, the red carpet event will feature special guest Leon and the Peoples and will be hosted by Pat McKay of Sirius XM and Native Wayne Jobson of Indie1031.com. Co-produced by ASOM prodution, sponsors include, Afterbeat Entertainment, Triple 7 Entertainment, Sirius XM4, FeverEyes.com, Indie 103.1, Revolution Laboratory, Steady Image, LAReggaeclubs.com, among others.

From Los Angeles, the band will travel to New York to perform at The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) 30th annual fundraising gala. To mark this years' 2011 International Humanitarian Award - which will be given to Digicel Chairman and philanthropist Denis O'Brien - HRH Prince Charles of Wales has been named Patron of Honor. Sponsors include Ralph Lauren, Bacardi, The Cobb Family Foundation, Mutual of America and The American Ireland Fund. For more information, visit www.theafj.org.

The band will round out the week with a performance at Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Fest on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Visit

www.antiguabarbudacricketfest.com/ for more information.

For information about Third World Band, please visit www.thirdworldband.com or http://www.facebook.com/#!/thirdworldband.

Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza

The year 2011 has been one in which recession has been the main profiler in the videolight and the production of mammoth dancehall shows has declined significantly. However, the promoters of the event which has what is arguably the longest title – Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza – have declared that recession or no recession, the show must go on.

Production is therefore in high gear for this eagerly anticipated calendar event, held annually at Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth. Now celebrating its 12th staging, the show will continue with the theme that heralded its mega successful 10th anniversary, ‘Caring and Sharing Through Music’.

“After much deliberation, we decided that it was appropriate to use the same theme as last year. We want to get this message home to the users and end users of the music just how important it is that we care and share through music, Happenings in the industry this year have provided a lot of food for thought and it’s about time we put value to our lyrics and how we say the things we say,” executive producer, George “GT’ Taylor, declared.

The promoter is still savouring the success of last year’s show, which pundits agree was the best show for the season, and which Taylor says was the best Christmas Extravaganza in the event’s history. He had words of commendation for the sponsors, in particular title sponsor Jagra, the artistes, the band, the production team and, of course, the patrons.

GT has promised that there will be lots of Christmas cheer for ‘Extravaganza’ patrons come December 25, 2011. Asked if he would be jumping into his Santa Claus suit which is gathering dust, his answer was a decisive “No”. He did point out, however, that Old St Nick comes in many forms and the sponsors will be sure to have goodies to give away, while the artistes will deliver special entertainment packages to their fans.

As a matter of fact, the artiste line-up sports all the big – and not-so-big – names in reggae/dancehall music. Among them are Mavado, Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Coco Tea, John Holt, Spice, Romain Virgo, Hezron, Chuck Fenda, Twin of Twins, Macka Diamond, Wayne Marshall, Iley Dread, D’Angel, Lutan Fyah, Professor Nuts, Warrior King, Toya, Villa Dutch, Tiana, Specialist and a host of others.

Jagra Gt Taylor Christmas Extravaganza takes place on December 25 at Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth. Confirmed sponsors of the event include Jagra, Irie FM, CVM, Onstage, Outaroad.com and one876entertainment.com.

Uncle Jonny Releases New Album ‘Old School’

Dean Frazier, Uncle Jonny, Sugar Minott

Roots Reggae is a genre that focuses on live instrumentation as much as it focuses on the vocalist delivering thought provoking lyrics. Originators of Roots Reggae include Culture, Burning Spear and Toots and the Maytals. Canada’s Uncle Jonny adds 2011 nostalgia to the genre with the release of his album Old School.

Produced for Uncle Jonny’s own label Jon Strauss Productions, the album boasts the best in musicianship as the legendary Firehouse Crew lays the instrumentation live. Recorded at Bobby Digital Studio, Anchor Studio, Flava Studio and Judgement Yard, Uncle Jonny achieves musical success in keeping the feel of the album vintage, hence the album’s name.

Bridging the generation gap between lovers of Roots Reggae and the youth, Uncle Jonny recorded with Sizzla (“Hey Mr. DJ”), Gyptian (“Teach The Children”), and Luciano (“Move Over”) whose voices were brought to world attention via the same medium. “Recording with these Reggae greats was truly an honor” said Uncle Jonny from the famed Bobby Digital Studio on Ron’s road.

“Roots Reggae is a special genre that carries the spirit of Reggae’s ancestors which we must keep at the forefront, especially for the youth.” Each of the mentioned artists participated in the production of their respective tracks, capturing their love and appreciation for the music and genre as much as Uncle Jonny’s. When reached by telephone, Luciano said “Jonny’s passion for the music is good to see, and good to hear. His genuine love for the music will reach all corners of the world.”

Uncle Jonny’s lead single, “Jamaican Girls” was released to L3’s network of DJ’s last week and met with positive feedback from the UK, Europe and Canada. The song hears the singer confirm what Jamaicans already know which is Jamaican girls are the best girls in the world!

In addition to giving fans authentic Roots Reggae, Uncle Jonny also gives fans dub cuts which are recorded live and serve as the perfect enhancement to an already fantastic album. The album is available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/uncle-jonny/id473559646?v0=WWW-NACA-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2

To learn more about Uncle Jonny, fans can visit www.UncleJonnyReggae.com.

About Uncle Jonny:

Uncle Jonny is a trained drummer and singer who’s dedicated to the preservation of Roots Reggae. Often travelling to Jamaica, Jonny has recorded and performed with Sly & Robbie, Dean Fraser, Flabba Holt, Style Scott, Bongo Herman, Horsemouth Wallace and Chinna Smith. He has also worked extensively and recorded songs with Lincoln ‘Sugar’ Minott, and Luciano.