Global Industry Heavyweights To Be Featured At “The Wedding Convention” 2014

Monday, September 15, 2014

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he most anticipated wedding industry event in Trinidad and Tobago will be returning to The Banquet and Conference Centre, Movie Towne, P.O.S. on September 27th & 28th . The event will not only be a gathering of top local wedding vendors and premium brands, but will also host 2 of the industry’s top international influences, Kleinfeld’s Fashion Director Terry Hall and Julie Albaugh of WeddingMarketNews.com.

 

After attracting hundreds of engaged couples and wedding enthusiasts with the event’s 2013 debut, the producers are pleased to partner with The Banquet and Conference Centre for this year’s edition.

The Wedding Convention is the collaborative effort of Trinidad Weddings and Eventuality Limited. Trinidad Weddings is known for T&T’s first wedding website and online resource for engaged couples,‘Trinidad Weddings.com’, the popular, globally distributed bridal magazine,‘TW Wed-Zine’ and their new Trinidad Weddings App for Samsung and Apple users.

Eventuality Limited (EL) specializes in brand marketing, utilising tailor-made multi-mobile advertising, augmented reality and enhanced search experiences. EL has worked with Guardian Media, Sterling Services (Battoo Bros) Ltd for Mercedes Benz and a number of corporate clients. It is with this professionalism and experience that Eventuality Limited has partnered with Trinidad Weddings to create The Wedding Convention.

Both entities created this event with the goals of producing a high-quality Wedding Convention and Exposition that carries an international standard. One which would bring together the best vendors to network with each other, build their brands and promote their businesses, to a targeted market of engaged couples.

In order to take 2014’s edition to a new, globally competitive level, Trinidad Weddings was able to leverage its linkages with top bridal industry players to bring forth this year’s esteemed guest speakers Terry Hall and Julie Albaugh.



Terry Hall

Terry Hall, from Kleinfeld Bridal (home of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress’) will be the feature speaker at the Convention’s Bridal Brunch. He will share valuable shopping and bridal fashion advice to brides-to-be and their planners/bridal party. Terry’s former experience has been with Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and the Miss America Pageant. He has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show and Huffington Post Live.

Julie Albaugh

Julie Albaugh, Editor of WeddingMarketNews.com and host of #WeddingMarket chat (on Twitter) will enlighten wedding service providers on the importance of marketing and social media in the industry. Wedding Market was selected as number 3 of the top 10 Social Media influencers in the Wedding Industry by Wed Biz Media. The #weddingmarket hashtag has a tweet reach of between 2 to 10 million each week.

Patrons of The Wedding Convention will benefit from complimentary passes to all exhibitor sessions, eligibility to win prizes and free gift bags.

For ticket information and schedule of events for “The Wedding Convention” 2014 please visit: www.theweddingconvention.com/ or its Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/TheWeddingConventionTT

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Bob Marley Musical "Marley" to Premiere at Center Stage Theatre in Baltimore and New York in May 2015

Friday, September 5, 2014

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musical chronicling the attempted assassination of the legendary  Bob Marley will debut in Maryland next May. The musical entitled "Marley," was written and directed by British-born playwright/actor/director Kwei-Armah.

The premiere will be collaboration between Center Stage theatre in Baltimore and New York's Public Theater, where the musical will run from May 6 to June 15 2015.

Marley focuses particularly on the period of 1975 -1978, when there was an attempted assassination at the singer’s Hope Road residence in Jamaica and he later went into a self-imposed exile in London with his family due to fears over his safety.

Marley will also include music released during that period from his albums, Exodus, Kaya and Rastaman Vibrations

In a statement on Tuesday, Marley's daughter, Cedella Marley said that the family is thrilled to be working with Kwei-Armah on the musical.

“We are thrilled to be working both with Kwame and with Center Stage to bring part of our father’s story to life in a way that has never been done before. “When it comes to our father’s work and legacy, we have always been mindful in selecting the artists with whom we choose to collaborate. We couldn’t be more excited about the team that is assembled for this project.”

Workshops on "Marley" will be held in Baltimore and New York in the months ahead as the musical takes shape. Casting will begin soon.

Another musical “Nesta’s Rock” based on Bob Marley’s childhood will debut in Jamaica this coming January.

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With A Name Like That? Dancehall Artistes and Their Stage Names

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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e love their music and only know them by their stage names. Have you ever wondered how they came up with these names? Well, we did the digging for you.

 

In the Caribbean most of us has a nickname which has nothing to do with our legal names, example “Shorty Man”, because you are short or “Little” because you are small or tiny

Here is a list of some of our favourite Dancehall/Reggae artistes with their legal names and how they got their stage names. 

Beenie Man

 

He is referred to as the “King of Dancehall", Aka “Ras Moses”, “The Doctor”, “The Girls Dem Sugar”. However, this Kingstonian was born Anthony Moses Davis and got the name “Beenie Man” because he was always in the company of adults, making him the “smallest little man” in the group.

 

 

Lady Saw

Born Marion Hall, she was the first female deejay to win a Grammy Award. Before her famous name she was called “Female Saw”. Many believe she got her name because of raunchy cutting lyrics, but she was named after ’80s dancehall greats, Tenor Saw

Mavado

Born David Constantine Brooks in the Kingston, he started out singing in church. When his dancehall career took off, he named himself "Mavado" after the Swiss watch company Movado, with his manager Julian Jones-Griffith altered the spelling.

Vybz Kartel

Known best for  his songs "Clarks", "Romping Shop", "Poor People Land", Vybz Kartel was actually born Adidja Azim Palmer in Portmore.

In his earlier career he was known as "Adi Banton", paying homage to mentor Buju Banton. Palmer was later part of the trio called “Vybez Kartel", after the group split he altered the spelling to Vybz Kartel

Etana

Shauna McKenzie is known commonly as Etana, meaning “the strong one”.

Aidonia

Born Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence, he took his stage name from the first two letters in his middle name 'Aitana', and 'Donia', a name which he earned while playing football.

Alborosie

Born and raised in Marsala, Sicily, Italy, but now resides in Kingston, Jamaica. The "Rastafari Anthem", singer was first called ‘Borosie” upon his arrival in Jamaica. He didn’t like the negative meaning of the ‘Borosie” so he added “Al” – Al-borosie, from his given name Alberto D'Ascola.

Gyptian

The “She's My Lady” singer was born Windel Beneto Edwards, for fetch from his stage name “Gyptian”. There are a few surprise to “Gyptian” background, his mother was Seventh-day Adventist and father a Rastafarian. ,

“Gyptian” like fellow DJ "Mavado started out signing in church. The singer earned his nickname from his habit of tying a shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh

Popcaan

One would think he got his name because he loved eating popcorn, but in reality Andre Jay Sutherland took his stage name “Popcaan” from a friend who died.

Chronixx

His stage name “Chronixx” was the name his friends, replacing the name ‘Little Chronicle’ that was given as the ‘junior’ to his father, the artist Chronicle. His actual name is Jamar Rolando McNaughton

Buju Banton

Born Mark Anthony Myrie, “Buju Banton” has some really interested facts about the origins of his stage name. Buju is a nickname given to chubby children that means breadfruit in the language of the Maroons in Jamaican and was given to him by his mother as a child. Banton is a Jamaican word that refers to someone who is a respected storyteller, and it was adopted by Myrie in tribute to the deejay Burro Banton, whom Buju admired as a child.

Jah Cure

Not a traditional name but Siccature Alcock, aka Jah Cure, or Iyah Cure ,was   given the name Jah  Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.[

Sizzla

Born in Kingston to devout Rastafarian movement parent, Sizzla Kalonji or simple Sizzle was born Miguel Orlando Collins.  Here is how Sizzle explained his name ‘kalonji,’ mean ‘Victorious,’ and ‘sizzla’ mean ‘burning essence,’ just in sound. So it’s just vibes and the word. When enough kind of people hears the word, the word giveth strength."

I-Octane

This Clarendonian born Byiome Muir got his name due to his high energy levels and long lasting ability.

Bounty Killer

This DJ was born Rodney Basil Price, in Kingston, Jamaica.   At the age of 14, he was shot by a stray bullet during a gunfight between rival political factions, and while convalescing in the the hospital decided on the name Bounty Killer.

Shabba Ranks

One of the most popular dancehall artists of his generation Shabba Ranks was born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon. Shabba stated that his came from Africa. In an interview he said “If you check the map of Africa there’s a little town with the term Shabba but it spelled with one “B”.  One of my close friend’s gave me the name Shabba because there used to be a wanted man named Shabba in Jamaica and because I used to love trouble, they gave me the name too”

Ninjaman

Many might not know this but before he was called Ninjaman he called ‘Double Ugly" and “Uglyman".  He also went by his born again Christian name "Brother Desmond". He changed his name back to Ninjaman aka The Don Gorgon and Gun Pon Teeth. His actual name is Desmond John Ballentine

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Rock Chic – Designer Sandra J

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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lways take off the last thing you put on' This Coco Chanel paraphrase may be right when it comes to clothing, but when you see Beirut luxury handbag designs by Sandra J, you will never want to put them down!

Sandra J was born and raised in Paris. As a world traveller, she became inspired by the people & cultures she mixed with and discovered her creative flair which lead to her studing at the renowned Central Saint Martins in London and Fashion School in Paris. Her talent was great that she was lucky enough to intern for haute couture dress maker Zuhair Murad.

SJ CLUTCH TRUST ME GOLD SKULL FRONT
 

 

SJ CLUTCH BLACK GOLD FRONT

 

However, it was not until a friend's birthday where she decided to make her gift, a neon clutch, that she realised that her dream of being a designer would be in creating luxury bags. Not only did her friend adore the bag, all of her guests were quick to request Sandra's designs as well. Sandra set to creating her company of cool rock chic clutch, handbags and luggage, that Middle Eastern women have come to adore for exuding that extra something that can not be found with other luxury bags.

SJ CLUTCH TRUST ME PINK GOLD LETTER

Her collections can be found all over the Middle East including Bloomingdales and Harvey Nichols. She is currently creating collections to be launched in Paris. Sandra also design jackets and shoes, so watch this space!

 

SandraJ.com

@Sandrajbags

 

 

About Sha Osei

Sha is an admirer of beauty in all forms. Born in the UK, residing in Paris has made her dream of being a writer come true by realising & drafting books, ghostwriting and even having her own publication. She is now working in the luxury and fashion PR business.

 

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A Spanish Summer- The Perfect bikini Didi by Diana

Monday, August 4, 2014

 

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ronzed skin, toned bodies, yes it is summer time and what does every girl dream of this time of year whether its going to the local beach of jet setting off to a private beach? The perfect bikini!

 

We were in search of the perfect twin piece for our readers, something sexy, sultry, and really shows off the physique. Well, we have found the perfect brand all the way from Barcelona in Spain!

 

 

Didi by Diana is the new innovative bikini line made from beautiful and unusual materials leather, suede and here is a Caribbean E-Magazine exclusive, soon in ostrich and python!

 

The luxury brand launched in May and are already setting the Spanish party town Marbella on fire with their unique cut and design. Cielo, Rubi are just two of the supersexy names from the 9 piece collection made with a lyrca lining so that you can wear a Didi by Diana two piece every summer!

 

Didibydiana.com

@Didibydiana on twitter, youtube & instagram

 

 

 

 

About Sha Osei

Sha is an admirer of beauty in all forms. Born in the UK, residing in Paris has made her dream of being a writer come true by realising & drafting books, ghostwriting and even having her own publication. She is now working in the luxury and fashion PR business.

 

 

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Jah Vinci Debuts Album - "Ghetto Born"

Thursday, July 24, 2014

“Ghetto Born”, the socially critical and exceptional debut album, by the internationally acclaimed  Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Jah Vinci, is already in high demand and is in stores worldwide and available via iTunes and all major distribution mediums.

Featuring  a dynamic  blend of musical mix and lyrics focused on key social issues in each track, this album will be  available on iTunes and at all major digital/physical retail outlets shortly thereafter.

The foundation for its resounding success has been firmly established  by  the  outstanding producer,  Khabir Bonner of Grillaras Productions who is well-known for his recent projects, Lutan Fyah "Life of a King" and the Beenie Man single featuring Cecile-"Thug Love".

The video for “Thug Love” was debuted on BET networks by the "Dancehall King" himself.

Executive producers,  Tariq Kamau "Nashi" Smith & Xavier "Bless X" Prendergast of Kamau Music initiated and played a key role in the development of this album and in  conjunction with Zojak World Wide as co-label/distributor  will continue to be vital throughout  this process.

Beenie Man and  Junior Reid both make appearances with Jah Vinci on tracks that are sure to burn up the charts locally and internationally.

This unique debut album of the icon, Jah Vinci,  is based on the subculture of inner city life. It focuses on the hardships which “ghetto youths” face such as crime, violence, major deficiencies in the justice system, poverty and the involvement in politics.  Out of those hardships, a star is born to transcend those barriers and rise to tremendous success. 

Ghetto Born treats its listeners to a diverse, authentic blend of vocals.  Jah Vinci delivers a rich and soulful performance that emanates through his strong vocals and lyrical content.

The exceptional hit compilation boasts 13 tracks with songs such as “Don of all Dons” featuring Beenie Man, “Penitentiary” featuring Junior Reid, “We Taking Over,” “We Nuh Trust dem,” “Rude Boys and Police.”

 

 Jah Vinci has always demanded the significant attention of the music industry with his clear vocals and lyrics that resonate with his fans and have boosted his career worldwide with hits such as ‘Wipe Those Tears,” “All I Need, ”Mama Love” “Watch You Friends””since he came on the scene back in 2008.

Jah Vinci has seamlessly been able to provide consistency, creativity and originality in the musical fraternity. “Ghetto Born” is merely a continuation of such distinction.

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Teflon Goes EDM With New Album

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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lectronic Dance Music, also known as EDM, is becoming increasingly popular among partygoers globally and has even found its way onto the shores of Jamaica. Despite Reggae and Dancehall being the dominant music of choice on the island; local socialites have embraced the electronic genre, especially at popular night spots and via programming offered by a number of radio jocks on various stations.

With this ongoing trend Reggae singer Teflon who is slated to release his sophomore album shortly refuses to be left out of the movement. The Rastafarian crooner who made a name for himself singing conscious ballads says he is all about taking his music to that next level.

“EDM is the new movement globally that is what the people are into, so if I can combine Reggae with Electronic Dance Music and get the message out why not do it. I am about spreading positive messages of righteousness and if this is a channel to assist in the process, then I will explore that possibility.”

Teflon says his album titled ‘Next Dimension’ will not be the typical Reggae compilation that everyone’s expecting, but will comprise of EDM among other genres, all aimed at showcasing his growth and other dimensions as an artiste. He also echoed similar sentiments in a recent interview with Israeli publication Kaboom1.

“The musical environment in Jamaica is extremely competitive, where the strong survive and the weak fades. As an artiste I cannot be complacent if I want to remain relevant and conquer this business. So the onus is on every artiste to make a concerted effort to put in that extra effort where needed.”

The benevolent crooner explains that music has no boundaries and should not be confined in a box, he says evolution is necessary if we intend to make positive strides, but remained steadfast that despite the fusion he will stay true to his principle of only making ‘good music’ regardless of the injection of new genres.

Currently, promoting the singles ‘I’m Sure’ and the collaborative effort ‘Same Struggle’ featuring Capleton, The ‘Yard A Love’ recording artiste and his management are working assiduously to raise his profile ahead of the album release. The album will be distributed by U.S based company New Millionaire Entertainment (NME). The deal sees them being the exclusive agent handling both digital and physical distribution for Teflon along with his marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents. The dissemination will be done in conjunction with Universal Records.

 

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Jamaican Fashion Line Patwa Apparel Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for 2015

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

 

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atwa Apparel is preparing to produce its 2015 fashion line and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help to produce the samples.

According to the CEO of Patwa Apparel LTD, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the campaign aims to raise US$10,500 which would enable her to rebrand the line for a more international appeal.

 

"To accomplish the new vision we need to secure an experienced production facility in the Caribbean to design, source fabrics, and produce samples for the new collection, the entrepreneur explained. "We've designed several perks including pieces from our collection and copies of my new book 15 Hints to Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons From A Caribbean Woman for those who contribute to the fund."

"If we are unable to reach our goal, the money received will go towards re-designing the interior of the flagship Patwa Apparel Outlet at Shop # 12 Devon House to reflect an environment which is more conducive to retail."

Currently Patwa Apparel is imprinted with phrases/expressions written in Jamaican patois with the corresponding English translation.  Since 2007, the line has been showcased across Jamaica, in the USA, Europe, South American and China. Most recently the collection was showcased in the Dominican Republic during their Fashion Week Domincana Moda 2013.

 

In 2012, National Bakery awarded Patwa Apparel a "Bold One" for their hard work in manufacturing. Since then, Patwa Apparel has evolved into other ventures for Heneka including two radio programs, The Entrepreneurial You on Power 106 FM and Living On Purpose and her new book.

You can support the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign by visiting www.patwaapparel.com.

 

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