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FT. LAUDERDALE - - Grammy nominated Reggae Ambassador Freddie McGregor, the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths and veteran Reggae singer/songwriter Bob Andy will be the featured performers at the staging of Reggae Symphony 2009, on Sunday,March 29, 7:00pm at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Accompanied by Lloyd Parkes' We the People Band and the Reggae Strings Orchestra, the featured reggae icons will perform a number of their chart topping hits such as I Was Born a Winner, Big Ship, Push Come to Shove, Truly, Live On, Electric Boogie, Fire Burning, Let Them Say, Too Experienced, Young Gifted & Black and many more!
Following an impressive debut last year, Big Ship Music and County Line Chiropractic Centers are making every effort to top last year's presentation and promise a night of elegance and exciting entertainment. "We are pulling out all the stops to make this years show even more thrilling, as the positive response from last year's event was unbelievable." Stated Dr. Robert Hochstein, CEO and founder of County Line Chiropractic Centers. "We are grateful to the community for their support and understand the vital role entertainment and the arts play in the Caribbean Community. County Line Chiropractic Centers are committed to lead with our strong support of events such as Reggae Symphony."
Queen of Reggae – Marcia Griffiths
Many are excited about seeing Marcia Griffiths and Bob Andy together on stage, as they have a series of hits together, most notably their rendition of "Young, Gifted and Black" which went to number 5 in the UK in 1970. Including Freddie McGregor, all three performers have an outstanding and extensive repertoire from which they will perform, thrilling the audience as they sing hit after hit.
As in last year's show, the audience will be singing along and on their feet dancing as they are captivated by the music. All three performers have been recognized by the Government of Jamaica for their achievements and contributions to the island's musical heritage with the Order of Distinction. - O.D., the third highest honor the government can award an individual. Saxophonist Dean Fraser will make a guest appearance, impressing patrons with his breathtaking horn styling.
County Line Chiropractic Centers and JN Money Transfer have launched promotional initiatives offering customers who register an opportunity to win tickets to Reggae Symphony. Weekly winners will be announced on various radio programs and posted at their offices.
Tickets for Reggae Symphony are available at County Line Chiropractic Centers, JN Money Transfer offices and selected Caribbean outlets. Tickets are also available at the AutoNation Box office at the Broward Center and on line at browardcenter.org.
Support for Reggae Symphony is generously provided by Riddims Marketing, Jamaica National Money Transfer, Elegant Affairs, Caribbean Americans Soccer Association, All County Health Care Inc., Air Jamaica, Victoria Mutual Building Society, Whiz Communications and Infinite Markets.
Source:South Florida Caribbean News
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