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October 28, 2011
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Third World to perform at music festival in Dominica |
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President of UWIAA, Gerald White-Davis (second left), presents the members of Third World with plaques for their achievements. - Roland Hyde Third World will perform at 15th Annual World Creole Music Festival in Dominica tomorrow. Fans will be treated to not only the band's hit singles 'Now That We've Found Love', 'Reggae Ambassador', and 'Try Jah Love', but also singles from their new album 'Patriots'.
Executive Produced by Third World Music Group and Co-Produced by Dean Pond of Rymshot Productions, the 13-track album features songs such as Front Door (featuring the late, great Gregory Isaacs), You Made Me So Very Happy (a cover of Alton Ellis' timeless hit featuring Marcia Griffiths), By My Side (featuring Tessanne Chin), Good Hearted People (feat. Capleton) and 96 Degrees (a remake of the band's classic featuring Stephen and Damian Marley). The album also features, Toots Hibbert, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Frazer, Inner Circle, Mykal Rose, Jessica Yapp (on violin), Junior Reid, Capleton and Tarrus Riley. The festival will also feature other performers such as Gyptian, Ali Campbell, Carimi, Midnight Groovers, Zouk All Stars, Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann, among others. Stephen 'Cat' Coore remarks, "Dominica is truly one of those wonders of the world. I am looking forward to the hot springs, the great weather and, of course, the festival. We are always delighted when we get to share the stage with such talented musicians as reflected in the line-up." After their performance in Dominica, Third World will return to the states to continue promotions of their November 16th event at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. Continuing the celebration of 38 years in the business and introducing their 23rd album, Patriots, the concert will be streamed live on www.caribbeandreamerstv.com. Not only will fans get to watch the concert live, they will also get a chance to see preview episodes of Caribbean Dreamers, an upcoming series that captures on close and personal look into the group's life. Third World is encouraging fans to log on to the website to pre-register and make a pledge for an opportunity to receive unique items, including a free Third World performance for a cause. From Los Angeles, the band will travel to New York to perform at The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) 30th annual fund-raising gala. To mark this years' 2011 International Humanitarian Award - which will be given to Digicel Chairman and philanthropist Denis O'Brien - HRH Prince Charles of Wales has been named Patron of Honour. The band will round out the week with a performance at Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Fest on Saturday, November 19. |
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