Curtis Campbell, STAR Writer

Tanya Mullings, daughter of late record producer Karl Mullings, will be honoured with a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her contribution to the development of reggae music in Canada.

The honorary ceremony will be held in Canada on September 20. The award will be presented by the Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

The annual tribute recognises Bramptonians who have achieved excellence in the arts and entertainment industry.

This is not the first time Mullings has received credit for her work. The singer earned awards like the Karl Mullings Memorial Award in 2012; Top Veteran Canadian Singer award in 2011; 14 Canadian Reggae Music Awards; Seven Caribbean Crucible Awards, Two Reggae Music Achievement Awards, among a long list of others.

She was also awarded Best Reggae Album in Canada for her most recent project, Music is My Life.

Similar to her father, she has also dabbled with music production and received nominations in that capacity at the prestigious Juno awards.

In a release sent to The WEEKEND STAR, Tanya stated that she was grateful that her work has not gone unnoticed overseas.

Grateful

"I am truly grateful to be recognised at this level. It's such an honour. What meant the most to me when I heard the news, was that I'll carry on my father's legacy. He was very instrumental in my career and many others in our music fraternity. He is greatly missed and what better time for me to receive such an honour, being the 10th anniversary of his passing.

"Reggae music is being acknowledge, I feel really good about that and this will open doors for other reggae artistes as well. Anything is possible. My life is music and I know nothing else. I followed my dream and my dream has come true. Truly thankful to my city, Brampton, for following my career for over 26 years and for their continued support," she said.

Karl Mullings had managed and produced reggae artistes such as the Cougars, Lovindeer, Sheiks, Cavaliers, Jackie Mittoo, Glen Ricks and Hopeton Lewis.