This year's "Western Consciousness," scheduled for the Llandilo Cultural Centre, Sav-La-Mar, will honour two veterans of reggae music, John Holt and Marcia Griffiths.
Worrell King, head of the promoting company, King of Kings Promotions, says that the presentations will be made on the night of the event and is in celebration of their contribution to the development of reggae music over the years.
In addition, King told us that this year he will be changing the format somewhat to add Capleton for a younger generation who might have felt left out over since the event first started in 1988. Beres Hammond, he says, will be specially contracted for middle agers and Marcia and John for veterans.
"Doing this brings joy to my heart, however," he added. "Because it shows that the music is progressing to the extent where we can bring in younger acts, without worrying about losing the quality of the production."
Issachar's live performance
Dub Poet Issachar will be giving a live, in-concert performance of his poetry, along with Rassikela, Premphe and Ashanti Rebels and special guest Abijah on Saturday, March 31.
The event is titled, "Restoration of Consciousness," and will be held at the Fever Nite Club, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston.
Element rhythm
Fifth Element's new Element rhythm will feature Capleton, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Chuck Fender, Mega Banton, Thriller U, Danny English, Jigsy King, Kirk Davis & Shadeo, Jah Thunder, Determine, J.K. and Shampelle.
The rhythm hits the road next week. It is the first production out of the newly formed Fifth Element Records and is a much anticipated product.
Morgan Heritage's CD
Morgan Heritage is back on the road promoting their new album, More Teaching, which has been released by VP Records.
The group just completed a very successful tour of Britain and are expected on the road in the United States shortly promoting the new CD, which includes tracks like What We Need is Love and Know Your Past.
Luciano on tour
Talking about tours, Luciano left the island last week for his "New Day" tour to promote his VP album of the same name.
The tour started on Thursday in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and continued Friday in Manhattan at Irving Plaza, Saturday at the Palladium in New Rochelle and Sunday at the 9.30 club in Washington D.C.
This week-end's dates are - Thursday at the Strand in Boston, Friday at the Medley in Montreal and Saturday and Sunday at the Opera House in Toronto where Canadian Music Week is being celebrated.
Also being featured on the tour is Mikey General, Junior Kelly and arranger/saxophonist Dean Fraser as well as back-up singers Althea Layne-Hamilton, Conradine Campbell and Sherida Sharpe.
