Andre Jebbinson, Staff Reporter

The duo Chaka Demus and Pliers perform at the Jamaican and Canadian Humanitarian Organisation Global 'Peace Campaign Concert', held at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, on Tuesday. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Just one minute of peace.

That is what a few of Jamaica's more noted singers came out to promote Tuesday night at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. Come June 7, 2007, (07/07/07) at 11:11 a.m., Jamaica and the Canadian Humanitarian Organisation Just a Minute of Peace (JAMOP), hope to celebrate a minute of global peace. The campaign is aimed at uniting the world and empowering people to stand up for peace.

Before any of the performers entered the stage, the outdoor scene was peaceful as the supporters left the hustle and bustle of drive time to witness the event. First up was John Holt, who dedicated songs like Tribal War and Sweetie Come Brush Me in the name of peace.

The free concert also featured Ken Boothe, who took a little time to talk to the people. One of the things Boothe reiterated was that Martin Luther King fought against injustice so that freedom and peace would reign. Many in the audience agreed.

Global peace

King Yellowman made a brief appearance at the concert on Tuesday.

As the night progressed, more old school artistes were introduced. The dynamic duo of Chaka Demus and Pliers were a bit more subdued than normal, but they too joined in the call for global peace.

The concert was linked with live feeds simulcast through electronic media to participating countries Columbia, England, India, Israel, Italy, Canada and USA, which featured performances by highly recognised artistes from each country.

Jamaica is one of eight countries chosen to launch the initiative because of the impact of its music.

As the concert drew closer to the end, King Yellowman made a brief appearance. He too said it was necessary to be peaceful with each other.

Gregory Isaacs closed the show with some of his greatest hits. He did not say much with spoken words but he sang to a unified crowd. By this time they were all on their feet rocking away to songs such as Rumours, Night Nurse and Tune In.