IRD is an annual NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE BEST OF JAMAICA
+ THE POWER AND IMPACT OF JAMAICAN MUSIC AND REGGAE CULTURE GLOBALLY
+ UNITING PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC
For invaluable contribution to the internationalization of Jamaican music and culture IRD 2009 salutes:
ISLAND RECORDS as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary and Manager COPELAND FORBES as he launches his Reggae My Life Is brand
IRD PROVIDES A BRANDED MARKETING PLATFORM
For Jamaica’s Media, Communication, Lifestyle and Creative Industries and the Global Reggae Culture
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE FOR JULY 1:
Global Audience of 100 million people
Via ALL Broadcast Media AND Internet
In Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and North America
BRAND FOCUS:
Positioning Statement:
1: One Nation. One Rhythm. One Beat
2: TAKES A VILLAGE TO SURVIVE
IRD HISTORY:
The idea of a day dedicated to Reggae Music was inspired by Mrs. Winnie Mandela during her visit with her husband, Mr. Nelson Mandela, to Jamaica when she spoke about the Power of Reggae Music to uplift her people during their struggle against apartheid and founded in 1994 by Andrea Davis of Jamaica Arts Holdings.
After the 1994 Inaugural Staging and Second Production in 1995, IRD was Suspended until its Return in 2000 as an Annual Calendar Event and Global Media Festival Celebration.
The Governor General, His Excellency The Most Honorable Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, issued a Proclamation naming July 1 “International Reggae Day”.
INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY OVERVIEW - JAMAICA ARTS HOLDINGS
The International Reggae Day recognizes our ambassador and one of reggae's true giants...Mr. Joseph "Culture" Hill.
An innovative genius, spiritual philosopher, family man and gentleman, Joseph Hill exemplified the artistic excellence which has earned reggae music and Jamaica the respect of the world.
Joseph Hill was an endless source of intellectual and spiritual insight and a keen commentator on society as well as an ambassador not only for his music but for his culture. A humbly brilliant spirit whose time with us was productively spent creating an artistic legacy for generations to come.
The music of Culture will echo in the annals of reggae history as one of the most important body of work created and his presence as an artiste remembered for the style, elegance and class which always distinguished Joseph Hill.
Love and blessings to his wife and partner Pauline Hill, son Kenyatta, the family, band, friends and fans.
Post your respect on the tribute site established for Joseph Hill
http://www.consciousparty.com/joehilltributebook.html
JOSEPH HILL TRIBUTE PHOTOS BY LEE ABEL/SISTA IRIE/REGGAEPHOTOS.DE
ATTENTION ALL MEDIA: Please join us in celebrating the power and impact of Jamaica's music on global culture. Media worldwide are invited edutain their audience and to further inform reggae's big picture. Successes from Marley to Marley, Sean to Shaggy, Rihanna to Gentleman, No Doubt to Black Eyed Peas. Feature the history, currency and future of Jamaica's most globally reknowned and respected export. Create new programming, countdowns, feature artists/producers/labels etc. Repackage Your Archives.
ENCOURAGE YOUR AUDIENCE TO VISIT WEBSITE AT www.internationalreggaeday.net www.facebook.com/ireggaeday www.youtube.com/IRDTV - LINKS TO MEDIA FESTIVAL-FREE MP3S.
REGISTER YOUR PARTICIPATION BY REPLYING TO ireggaeday@gmail.com CONFIRMING YOUR FEATURE & LOGO.
Influences
The International Reggae Day (IRD) Fambly holds hands and hearts wit Jamaicans around the world in appreciation for the life and works of our cultural Mother Miss Lou who passed in the summer of 2006. IRD will continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Miss Lou who was honoured as an IRD cultural hero on July 1, 2006. Miss Lou was Jamaica's DJ original and the mother of Jamaican kulcha. A beacon of national pride and ancestral resistance. A beloved teacher and performer, her work has inspired a nation to embrace itself and unleash a cultural force that has impacted the world...
WALK GOOD MISS LOU AND MAY GOOD DUPPY FOLLOW BAK A YU.
RESPECT TO THE PIONEERS INNOVATORS AND INFLUENTIAL LEADERS WHO HAVE SHAPED REGGAE MUSIC INCLUDING
Bob Marley- Toots & The Maytals-Jimmy Cliff-Peter Tosh-Burning Spear- Dennis Brown-Clement Sir Coxsone Dodd-Lee Scratch Perry- Skatallites-Sly & Robbie-Dean Frazer-Ernie Ranglin- Monty Alexander-Don Drummond-Jackie Mittoo- Miss Lou-Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari-Millie Small- Desmond Dekkar-Prince Buster-U-Roy-Marcia Griffiths- Bob Andy-Ken Boothe-Alton Ellis-Beres Hammond-Gregory Issacs-Coco Tea-U-Roy-Yellowman- Supercat- Shabba Ranks-Buju Banton-Shaggy-Sean Paul-Diana King-Maxi Priest-Linton Kwesi Johnson-Mutabaruka-Oku Onouru-Steel Pulse-Third World-Culture-I-Threes-Nelson Mandela-Winnie Mandela-Nanny-Mr. Marcus Garvey-HIM Haile Selassie Jah Rastafari.
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Greetings JAMAICA ARTS HOLDINGS ! InI give heartically thanks and nuff raspect fi di link up. Big Up fi di works & Irie vibes on your Ispace. Fi mek sure to listen to more songs of Songs Of Solomon, please feel irie to follow InI invitation to the Ispace of DUBRADIO S.O.S. SOUNDSTATION on http://www.myspace.com/dubradiosos.
Danke für die Freundschaft!
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