Warning: The magic method Hestia_Defaults_Models::__wakeup() must have public visibility in /customers/3/5/8/lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/httpd.www/wp-content/themes/hestia-pro/inc/addons/models/class-hestia-defaults-models.php on line 45 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /customers/3/5/8/lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/httpd.www/wp-content/themes/hestia-pro/inc/addons/models/class-hestia-defaults-models.php:45) in /customers/3/5/8/lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/httpd.www/wp-includes/feed-rss2.php on line 8 reggae – Lignum Vitae Club https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk Raising Funds To Help Causes Both In Jamaica And The UK Sun, 24 Feb 2019 11:47:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/LVC-favicon-150x150.jpg reggae – Lignum Vitae Club https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk 32 32 JAMMING at Jamaican High Commission https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/jamming-at-jamaican-high-commission/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/?p=1146 Read more…]]> Bob Marley’s birthday is 6th February and each year the Jamaican High Commission holds Reggae Month. This year’s theme was “Women in Music”.

The evening began with the Jamaica National Anthem. Vivienne Siva introduced HE Seth George Ramocan who set the record straight about the events that happened on Monday 4th February. A Press Release was issued on 6th February and the work that the High Commission does for its people.

He talked about Jamaica, and Reggae. He recalled the One Love concert when Bob Marley got the two political leaders Edward Seaga and Michael Manley on stage and put their hands together in unity.

This year UNESCO has added Reggae to the Cultural Heritage List.

He talked about famous women in reggae e.g. Marcia Griffiths and Millie Small to name just two.

The evening then continued with a panel of Women in Music

  • Sista Culture, Radio Presenter aka Donna More whose mentor was Ranking Ms P.
  • DJ Cameo aka Melissa Sinclair
  • Carroll Thompson, Queen of Lovers Rock

Facilitated by Lynda Rosenior-Patten, Founder and CEO Maestro 7 CIC

Each panel member gave a short presentation about their career and this was followed by a question and answer session.

The panel have over the years been involved in radio, DJ, newspapers Black Echoes, and magazines Gargamel etc

Carroll suggested that young people who were interested in the music industry should learn to play a classic instrument, she herself plays the piano.

There was a Vote of Thanks to the Panel, HE and his wife, DHC, Grace Foods and Port Royal and the Jamaican High Commission Staff. The evening ended with Carroll Thompson singing three songs: Hopelessly in Love and two from Phyllis Dillon: Win or lose and Don’t stay away.

Light refreshments were available while people networked.

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Reggae Month 2019 https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/reggae-month-2019/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:21:26 +0000 https://www.lignumvitaeclub.org.uk/?p=1142 It’s International Reggae Month!

How are you celebrating? Don’t know yet?

If you need a few options, take a look at the events that Rastaites.com has listed.

If you go to an event here or any other to celebrate Reggae month, let us know by tagging #reggaemonth on Instagram.

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