Rihanna Nominated for 5 Billboard Music Awards

Friday, April 11, 2014

 

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ihanna was nominated as a finalist in five categories in this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Leading the nominations are Imagine Dragons and Lorde who were each named in 12 of the 40 award categories, while Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis followed with 11, 10 and eight categories, respectively.

Rihanna has been a finalist at the Billboard Music Awards 49 times!

She’s nominated for:

·        Top female artist

·        Top R&B artist

·        Top rap song (Eminem feat. Rihanna – “The Monster”)

·        Top touring artist

·        Top social artist

The awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18, on ABC from 8:00 PM–11:00 PM ET.

See complete list of nominees here

 

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Taj Weekes & Adowa Among The Nominees for The 13th Independent Music Awards

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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nternationally renowned reggae artist Taj Weekes and his band, Adowa are pleased to announce their nomination for Best Live Performance Album for "Pariah in Transit" for the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards.  Serving as a vibrant souvenir for listeners who have already experienced their concerts and an unforgettable introduction for those who haven’t, Taj Weekes & Adowa’s fourth album “Pariah In Transit” was released on April 9, 2013 on Weekes' own Jatta Records with distribution through Megawave.

Taj Weekes & Adowa join nearly 400 exceptional self-released and independent label artists, as well as former major label acts named today by Music Resource Group (MRG) as Nominees in The 13th Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans.  The band is nominated among an eclectic mix of established artists and artists on the rise.

Representing the broad spectrum of today’s global independent music scene, the Nominees in over 80 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories were culled from thousands of submissions from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Greenland and Europe.

Winners will be determined by a panel of influential artist and industry judges and the results will be announced in May 2014

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA

In addition to industry-determined Winners, music fans from around the world have until Friday, July 18, 2014 to cast their votes here to determine the fan-selected program winners.

The Independent Music Award Winners will be promoted to nearly 1 billion music fans worldwide.

Details and complete list of Nominees and Judges available at TheIndependentMusicAwards.com

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Disney Zendaya to Perform at the 2014 Youth View Award in Jamaica on February 1st

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

 

The seventh annual Youth View Award will once again take place at the National Indoors Sport Centre on Saturday, February 1, 2014. The event will be hosted by Miss Kitty who is also a nominee for “Favourite  Media Personality" of the Year 2013

Disney Zendaya Coleman, who plays Rocky Blue in the Disney Channel Series Shake it Up will be performing along with Samantha J, Bugle, I-Octane, Alaine, Popcaan, Demarcoa and many more…

The list of nominees was announced at Friday's launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW and can only be retrieved through the An Elegant Affair office (908-3736) or through any YVAs Hype Crew member.

Early Bird VIP Tickets – $3200
Early Bird General Tickets – $1200

See the list of Nominees below:

 

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IRAWMA Awards was a night of Glitz and Glamor with Stellar Performances

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The 32nd IRAWMA International Reggae and World Music Awards was held at the Center for the Arts Coral Springs, Florida this past Saturday (May 4), which was hosted by Etana and Audley Rollen. Freddie McGregor was originally slated to host along side Etana but last minutes changes were made because he had the flu.

The star studded red carpet event was a night of Glitz, Glamor and Grandeur, where celebrities, nominees and Platinum VIP ticket holders enjoyed a night to remember, with over a thousand people in attendance.

Mr. Vegas receiving one of his two
IRAWMA trophies won

Notable winners for the night were Mr Vegas, who walked away with two IRAWMAs, Best Song, Sweet Jamaica and Best Music Video. Tarrus Riley also won two IRAWMAs for Best Male Vocalist and Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer. Romain Virgo received a trophy for Most Promising Entertainer, while veteran Entertainer Freddie McGregor was named Most Consistent Entertainer.  

The complete list of winners and honorees is listed on www.irawma.com

Performances included Dean Frasier who started the evening with a fiery instrumental selection, led by Frasier on saxophone. Mr. Vegas, Romain Virgo, Calypso Rose, who had the audience on their feet, Half Pint, Richie Stephens and Macka Diamond. African Soukous Star, Top One Frisson received an enthusiastic applause after his performance, was not to be outdone by his counterpart Wyre from Kenya who also received a rousing reception. Poet Mutabaruka, and Haitian Gospel group Jonathan Laurince and True Worshipper were engaging. Florida's rising stars Sons of Mystro, as well as Gospel's popular performer, Second Chance's performance were well-received by the audience as well as Etana's performance as both host and songstress. There was a video presentation and special tribute to Jacob Miller from Inner Circle, whose birthday was actually on May 4th.

The 2013 Lifetime/Hall of Fame awards were presented to Derrick "Ducky" Simpson of Black Uhuru, Denver "JAMUSA" Silvera, Lloyd "Joe Fraser" Campbell and Inner Circle. Martin's International-IRAWMA Award of Honor were presented to producer Donovan Germain, event marketing specialist C. "Eddy" Edwards, and radio host Bevan "Duke of Earle" Earle.

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Jamaican Author, Paulet Biedermann Wins “Woman of the Year” award

Friday, October 12, 2012

Author, Speaker and radio radio talk show host Paulet Biedermann is the first and only Caribbean native to win the Oktoberfest-Rogers TV woman of the year award. She was recognized for making significant long term contribution to her community and her country. On Tuesday Oct.9th, Biedermann won the Waterloo Region’s most prestigious award, the 2012 Oktoberfest-Rogers TV Woman of the year award.

She is the first Caribbean native to win this honor; bringing the total awards received in 2012 to three. She was selected from fifty eight nominees and was one of eight outstanding women from the region to receive this recognition.

Paulet Biedermann is an outstanding Canadian in every sense of the word: She is kind, caring, generous, altruistic and benevolent. She volunteered for over 32 years since arriving from Jamaica in 1980. She gave thousands of hours to her community: prison, women shelters, schools, festivals, women clubs, minority training and adjustment board, Cultural Committee, Aids Committee, churches, community TV and Radio and various ethnic groups. She strategically utilized these mediums to highlight and champion causes of marginalized groups. Her passion for helping women, youths, and the mentally ill, motivated her to create a radio talk show "Your Best You Show-Talking about things that matter to you!" Her goal is to highlight issues affecting minorities, marginalized and the vulnerable in her community: From Bullying and racism to challenges facing immigrant women to get certified in their trained fields.

Most recently, she was appointed president for the Cambridge chapter of Spelling Bee Canada. This is what she had to say following her appointment, “I have noticed that over the years and especially lately, black kids are under-represented in a lot of the educationally oriented activities. This is unacceptable; we know that the best way to elevate a people is via education. There are a lot of bright children out there who sometimes get lost along the way because no one notices their potential.” Her mandate is to ensure the participation of as many kids as possible and in particular the black kids. Waterloo region is a very diverse community and this should be reflected in our activities.

Her passion for helping youths has prompted her to develop various programs, including but not limited to mentoring for artist, politicians(youths and women, newcomers) she has positively impacted the lives of many over three decades. She prides herself on helping individuals to attain optimum potential. She donated books to all 4 libraries in her community, schools and counseling organizations. She educates women and girls about issues such as, fear of success, child self esteem development and adjustments for new comers. She published articles and created teaching videos to educate about child abuse, bullying, drug abuse, racism and domestic violence. She organized fund-raisers and sponsorships, raising thousands of dollars for artist, women entering politics and abuse victims.

This altruistic humanitarian, works tirelessly in her quest to help others. She has utilized her skills to help individuals to become more self-confident, more self-aware and more self-reliant. Her mandate is simply to guide individuals to a more fulfilling and rewarding professional and personal life. She is an expert in guiding and motivating others to achieve extraordinary results. She is a social activist who continuously advocate for the objective, fair and equitable treatment of women, youths, and mentally ill. She is the voice of anyone who is disadvantaged and vulnerable. She has enriched the lives of thousands: Whether they borrow her books from the local library, or attend one of her workshops or listen to one of he radio talk shows, or one of her motivational CDS, the medium matters not, it is the enthusiasm, renewed hope and the sharing of the necessary tools for successful self mastery, self management and ultimately success, that matter! She is a role model and inspiration to all of us.

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"Taste of the Caribbean" 2012 winners

Monday, July 2, 2012

The "Taste of the Caribbean" culinary competition was recetly at the Hyatt Regency, Miami.


The top honours of the night went to:

Caribbean National Team of the Year, sponsored by U.S. Dairy Export Council: presented to the Puerto Rico Culinary Team.

Caribbean Culinary Team of the Year Puerto Rico (center) pictured with Alec Sanguinetti, director general & CEO of CHTA; Clarissa Jimenez, President of Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association; Klaus-Jurgen Kurten, export director of Henkell & Co.; Diahann Smith of U.S. Diary Export Council; Peter Olsacher, Bahama Breeze; and Josef Forstmayr, chairman of CHTA

Caribbean Chef of the Year, sponsored by Sysco: presented to Devon Joseph, Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean Chef of the Year Devon Joseph (left-center) pictured with (l-r) Alec Sanguinetti, director general & CEO of CHTA; Peter Olsacher, Bahamas Breeze; Ralph Avila, Sysco; Klaus-Jurgen Kurten, export director for Henkell & Co.; and Josef Forstmayer, chairman of CHTA

Caribbean Bartender of the Year: Jamaal Bowen, Barbados

Caribbean Bartender of the Year Jamaal Bowen (left-center) pictured with Alec Sanguinetti, director general & CEO of CHTA; Klaus-Jurgen Kurten, export director Henkell & Co.; and Josef Forstmayr, chairman of CHTA.

Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year, sponsored by Albert Uster Imports: presented to Pablo Colon, Puerto Rico

Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year Pablo Colon (right-center) pictured with (l-r) Alec Sanguinetti, director general & CEO of CHTA; Peter Olsacher, Bahamas Breeze; Albert Uster, director of international sales for Albert Uster Imports; Klaus-Jurgen Kurten, export director for Henkell & Co.; Josef Forstmaybr, chairman of CHTA

• Caribbean Junior Chef of the Year: Isaiah Connel, Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean Junior Chef of the Year Isaiah Connel (center) pictured with Alec Sanguinetti, director general & CEO of CHTA; Peter Olsacher, Bahama Breeze; Klaus-Jurgen Kurten, export director of Henkell & Co.; and Josef Forstmayr, chairman of CHTA.

Caribbean National Team

• Gold Medals: Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago
• Silver Medals: Anguilla, Barbados, Curacao, Haiti and USVI
• Bronze Medals: Bahamas, BVI, Jamaica and St. Lucia

CHEF OF THE YEAR

Gold Medals

Anguilla - Justin Hughes

St. Lucia - Elijah Jules
Trinidad & Tobago - Devon Joseph

Silver Medals

Bahamas - Jamal Small
BVI - Kenneth Molyneaux
Haiti - Vicky Coles
Puerto Rico - Angel Santiago
USVI - Negust Kaza

Bronze Medals

Barbados - Henderson Butcher
Curacao - Carlos Anthonij
Jamaica - Randie Anderson

BARTENDER COMPETITION

Gold Medals

Barbados - Jamaal Bowen
Trinidad & Tobago - Daniyel Jones

Silver Medals

Curacao - Gonzalo Placencia Perez
Puerto Rico - Roberto Rodriguez

Bronze Medals

Anguilla - Taffy Hodge
Bahamas - Gerald Knowles
BVI - Henry Prince
Haiti - Michou Angus
Jamaica - Melissa Fletcher
St. Lucia - Barkus Henry
USVI - Algernon Boston

PASTRY CHEF COMPETITION

Gold Medals

Puerto Rico - Pablo Colon
USVI - Eric Burrell

Silver Medals

Anguilla - Shirmel Gumbs
Bahamas - Wenzel Brown
Curacao - Carlos Anthonij
Haiti - Valery Abrahan
Jamaica - Lincoln Peterkin
St. Lucia - Dulish Perera
Trinidad & Tobago - Kendell Mulzac

Bronze Medals

Barbados - Janelle Crawford
British Virgin Islands - Ansony Salmon

JUNIOR CHEF OF THE YEAR

Gold Medals

Puerto Rico - Julio Lamberty
Trinidad & Tobago - Isaiah Connel

Silver Medals

Bahamas - Dwayne Sinclair
Barbados - Javon Cummins
Haiti - Kyle Boursiquot
St. Lucia - Paulyn Eugene
USVI - Keulys Enrique Gonzalez

Bronze Medals

Anguilla - Joseph Hodge
BVI - Mikhala Bagot
Curacao - Aisheron Phillips
Jamaica - Shaneica Case

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

ICE CARVING COMPETITION

Gold Medal and Ice Carver of the Year

Jamaica - Randie Anderson

Silver Medal

BVI - Imran Ashton

Bronze Medal

Bahamas - Ancillemo Solomon

SEAFOOD COMPETITION

WINNER - Seafood Competition - Haiti - Jouvens Jean

Gold Medals

Haiti - Jouvens Jean
USVI - Dennis Vanterpool

Silver Medals

Bahamas - Shanique Bodie
Barbados - Kenneth Whittington
BVI - Imran Ashton
Curacao - Rensley de Jongh
Jamaica - Dadrian Cooke
Puerto Rico - Joel Rodriguez

Bronze Medals

Anguilla - Claudio Gumbs
St. Lucia - Delroy Fred
Trinidad & Tobago - Rajesh Goolcharan

BEEF COMPETITION -
SPONSORED BY CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF

GOLD MEDAL AND WINNER BEEF COMPETITION - Puerto Rico - Joel Rodriguez

Silver Medal

Bahamas - Charron Mckenzie
BVI - Kenneth Molyneaux
Jamaica - Garcia Brown

Bronze Medal

Anguilla - Darren Connor
Curacao - Shurandy Carolie
St. Lucia - Odeen Martin
Trinidad & Tobago - Arnold Jupiter
USVI - Negust Kaza

HONORARY MENTION

Barbados - Wilwore Jordan
Haiti - Christine Dupoux

CHEESE COMPETITION -
SPONSORED BY US DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL

GOLD MEDAL AND WINNER - Cheese Competition and Best Use of Cheese

St. Lucia - Emmerly Gerald

Silver Medal

Curacao - Carlos Anthonij
Trinidad & Tobago - Devon Joseph
USVI - Gary Goolrachan

Bronze Medal

Anguilla - Jonathan Hughes
Bahamas - Kevin Pratt
BVI - Tanya Malone
Jamaica - Brian Lumley
Puerto Rico - Angel Santiago

HONORARY MENTION

Barbados - Nathan Chrichlow
Haiti - Ron Duprat

TASTE OF THE ISLANDS

BEST TEAM FOR TASTE OF THE ISLANDS

Haiti

BEST USE OF CHOCOLATE -
SPONSORED BY ALBERT USTER IMPORTS

From the Pastry Chef Competition - Wild Almond Brownie with dark chocolate mousse - St. Lucia - Dulish Perera

BEST USE OF CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF -
SPONSORED BY CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF ®

Dish from the Individual Beef Competition from Puerto Rico - Joel Rodriguez

HANS SCHENK COMMEMORATIVE AWARD

Team Barbados

SPIRIT OF THE COMPETITION

Anguilla - Even after the loss of a key team member, Jordel Gumbs, the team did not let themselves down

MOST INNOVATIVE DISH

Dish from the Individual Seafood Competition from Haiti - Jouvens Jean

BEST RUM DRINK

Trinidad & Tobago - Daniyel Jones

BEST VODKA DRINK

Trinidad & Tobago - Daniyel Jones

BEST NON ALCOHOLIC DRINK

Puerto Rico - Roberto Rodriguez

MOST CREATIVE BARTENDER

Trinidad & Tobago - Daniyel Jones

   

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International Reggae and World Music Awards - IRAWMA's to be held on July 5th, 2012.

Friday, March 23, 2012

The 31th Annual International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA), will be held this year, from July 4 - 8, 2012 at Washington Park Chicago. This years event will be in conjunction with the 20th Festival of Life and in Honor Jamaica's 50th year of Independence.

This would be a great event to attend while Article Writing Services writes content for your site.

The nominees were announced on March 19th, and leading with 6 nominations is South African  female artiste Nkulee Dube, who became the first ever Non-Caribbean Artiste to have received so many nominations.

Tarrus Riley and Mavado each received 4 nominations , while The Marley brothers, Damian Stephen  and Ziggy along with Queen Ifrika, Third World, Fab 5 and Machel Montano all were nominees in 3 categories.


Reggae superstar Buju Banton has also nabbed 2 nominations, for Best Song,“Jah Army” a collaboration ” with Stephen and Damian Marley. His second nomination is for Concert Of The Year for his historic Before the Dawn Concert which was held in Miami in January of 2011.

List of Nominees

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
* Jimmy Cliff
* Tarrus Riley
* Damian Marley
* Third World
* Stephen Marley
* I-Octane
* Matis Yahu
Best Male Vocalist
* Ziggy Marley
* Tarrus Riley
* Freddy McGregor
* Romain Virgo
* Gyptian
* Beres Hammond
* Sanchez

Best Female Vocalist
* Marcia Giffiths
* Queen Ifrica
* Etana
* Tiana
* CeCile
* Nkulee Dube


Best Song
 * "Revelation Part 1 the Root of Life" - Stephen Marley
* "Ways and Means" - The Green
* "Reggae Gone Country" - Various
* "The Return" - Machel Montano
* "We Remember Grerory" - Variouis Artist
* "My Way" - Nkulee Dube
* "Wild and Free" - Ziggy Marley


Best Crossover Song
* "Man Down" - Rihanna
* "Got 2 Love U" Sean Paul ft Songbird Alexis Jordan
* "Delilah" - Mavado
* "Let's Go" - Beenieman
* "I Love My Life" - Demarco
* "The Gambler" - Busy Signal


Best Gospel-Oriented Song
* "Air I Breave" - J Cee
* "School of Volume" - DJ Nicholas
* "Done for Me" - Claudius England
* "Jehovah" - Lt. Stichie
* "God Over Everything" - Omari
* "Healing" - Hopeton Lewis


Best Salasa/Latin-Oriented Entertainer
* Adventura
* Camila
* Enrique Iglesias
* Shakira
* Calle 13
* Pit Bull

Best Music Video
* "Shaka Zulu Pickney" - Tarrus Riley
* "Rasta Love" - Protoje feat. Kymani Marley
* "Who Dem" - Nkulee
* "Sugarcane" - Shaggy
* "Black Woman" - Richie Spice
* "Land of Promise" - Nas and Damian Marley
* "Live Your Life" - Richie Stephens and Gentleman


Best New Entertainer
* Laza Morgan
* Tiana
* J Boog
* Protoje
* Nkulee


Best Female Disc Jocky/Rapper
* Tifa
* Lady Saw
* Queen Ifrika
* Macka Diamond
* Spice
* D'Angel


Best Male Disc Jocky/Rapper
 * Mavado
* Beenie Man
* Vybz Kartel
* Gentleman
* Popcaan
* Elephant Man


Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer
* Machel Monatano
* Alison Hinds
* KES The Band
* Calypso Rose
* Benjai
* Destra
* Iwer George

Best Poet
* Yasus Afari
* Mutaburuka
* Linton K. Johnson
* Malachi Smith
* Ras Takura
Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer
* Tarrus Riley
* Capleton
* Luciano
* I-Octane
* Tony Rebel
* Queen Ifrika


Concert/Event of the Year
* Rebel Salute(Jamaica)
* Before The Dawn(Miami, Fl)
* Reggae Sumfest(Jamaica)
* Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival(Jamaica)
* Rototom Sunsplash (Spain)


Best Caribbean Entertainer
* Machel Montano - Trinidad and Tobago
* Third World (Jamaica)
* Alison Hinds (Barbados)
* Sean Paul (Jamaica)
* Collie Buddz (Bermuda)
* Fab 5 (Fabulous Five) (Jamaica)
* Mighty Sparrow (Trinidad and Tobago)


Best Instrumentalist
 * Monty Alexander
* Henry "Buttons" Tenyue aka Matic Horns
* Sly and Robbie
* Dean Fraser
* Dwight Pickney


Most Popular Sound System/Selector
* Stone Love (Jamaica)
* Mighty Crown (Japan)
* Bass Odyssey (Jamaica)
* Supersonic (Germany)
* Road International (New York


Best Chutney Entertainer)
 * Rickki Jai
* Kris "KI" Persad
* Ravi B
* Dil-E-Nadan
* T & Tec Gayatones


Best African Entertainer
* Seun Kuti (Nigeria)
* Akon (Senegal)
* Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)
* Fallly Ipupa (Nigeria)
* Cheik Lo (Senegal)
* K'Naan (Samila)
* Angelique Kidjo (Benin West Africa)


Best Soukous Entertainer
* Samba Mapangala
* Top-One Frisson
* Awilo Longomba
* Papa Wembe
* Tinariwen


Most Popular R&B/Hip Hop Entertainer
* Jennifer Hudson
* Rhianna
* Nicki Minaj
* Kanye
* Chris Brown
* Lupe Fiasco

Most Consistent Entertainer
* Maxi Priest
* Marcia Griffiths
* Fab 5 (Fabulous Five)
* Calypso Rose
* Yellowman
* Freddie McGregor
* Freddie McGregor

Most Promising Entertainer
* Khago (Jamaica)
* Alborosie (Italy)
* Tanya Mullings (Canada)
* Chris Martin (Jamaica)
* Nkulee Dube (South Africa)

Most Outstanding Show Band/Group
* Third World
* Jummy Cliff
* Fab 5 (Fabulous Five)
* The Green
* Steel Pulse
* KES The Band
* Live Wyya

Best Compas/Racine Entertainer
* Carimi
* T-Vice
* Nu-Look
* Djakout
* Zin

Most Outstanding Dance Group
* Black Blingaz (Jamaica)
* Dancerz Bvd (New York)
* Anonymous (Jamaica)
* Blackout Crew (Sweden)
* SMG Girls (Japan)
* Nabtry Cultural Dance Group (Congo)

Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
* Ziggy Marley (Urge)
* Gramps Morgan Orchestrating Miracles
* Shaggy and Friends
* Actor /Singer Leon
* Capleton

Special: Reggae and World Music Entertainer of the Year - Chicago
* Kenny Rox
* Ugochi
* Carl Brown
* Gueroloco
* Survivor
* Roobyman
* Chicago Afro Project

Vote here

The award ceremony will be on Thursday, July 5th, 2012.

Live stream will be on www.CVMTV.com and www.Martinstv.com

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