JAVAA is Managed by a 14-Member Elected Executive. The current Executive Committee Members, as at Friday, January 23, 2009, are:
*Franklyn "Frankie" Campbell, OD - Chairman
*Junior Sinclair - Vice Chairman, Development & Special Projects
*Winston "Merritone" Blake, OD - Consultant/Ambassador-At-Large
*Charmaine Limonius - Director of Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
*Bertram Johnson “Ras Mandito” - Office Administrator/Assistant Director of Marketing & Public Relations
*Elaine Peart - Secretary/Director of Fundraising
*Joel "Bunny" Brown - Director of Entertainment
*Dwight Pinkney - Director of Standards/Assistant Director of Entertainment
*Orville "Bagga" Case - Artistic Director/Assistant Director of Standards
*Michael Thomas - Director of Technical Services
*Hortense "Hopey" Clarke - Executive Assistant
*Owen "Michael" Pinnock - Executive Assistant
*Mary Isaacs - Executive Assistant
*Michael Barnett - Consultant
Influences
JAVAA - dedicated to the "Preservation of Jamaica's Musical Heritage" - in its 5th year (2008), launched the "JAMAICA MUSIC HALL OF FAME" at its Headquarters, Half Way Tree Entertainment Complex, 5-7 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I. on February 14, 2008.
The Inductees to JAVAA's "JAMAICA MUSIC HALL OF FAME" are selected by a panel of notable musicologists and historians who carefully interpreted the interestingly crowded canvas of the entire Jamaican music scene.
JAVAA is delighted to dedicate space for a Photo Album that will showcase all Inductees; beginning with our first 12, in 2008 through to... We hope you'll enjoy! They are, truly, a part of the influence.
PlayingForChange
February 05, 2009
http://playingforchange.com - From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes an incredible rendition of the legendary Bob Marley song "One Love" with Keb' Mo' and Manu Chao. This is the third video from the documentary and a follow up to the classic "Stand By Me" and the incredible "Don't Worry." Released in celebration of Bob Marley's birthday on February 6th, this tribute to the legend is performed by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it traveled the globe.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes & Affiliates (JAVAA) is an organization dedicated to the preservation of Jamaica’s musical heritage through the protection of the professional and social well-being of our vintage artistes and musicians; adherence to high, creative standards; and support of efforts toward ensuring national understanding of the value and importance of Jamaica’s music industry
OBJECTIVES:
JAVAA, an Association of Artistes who have been active in the music industry for at least twenty-five (25) years, has as its objectives:
* The creation of a headquarters, currently addressed at Half Way Tree Entertainment Complex, 5-7 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I. is identified and maintained for all professional and social activities of its members
*The development of the JAVAA’s headquarters as a mini Museum/Hall of Fame with facilities for album launches; media briefings; business meetings; rehearsals; recording studio; and any type of activity beneficial to, and approved by, its members
*The establishment and maintenance of group life insurance and health insurance in the event of death or medical emergencies regarding members and their immediate families
*The identifying of major financial organizations, both local and foreign, to access funding for JAVAA’s development
*Approaching government; private corporations; and print and electronic media to create an on-going forum of expression
*Staging regular fund-raising events to generate capital to cover rental and upkeep of JAVAA’s headquarters; and any other business approved by its members
*Inviting all qualified vintage Artistes and music-industry Affiliates to become members of JAVAA
*And finally, establishing, and maintaining, a JAVAA website
OUR GOALS ARE TO USE JAVAA AS A TOOL TO:
*Assist with the development and implementation of a Music Curriculum in high schools across Jamaica which will speak to the History & Development of Jamaica’s Recorded Music.
*Conduct Seminars and Workshops on the Business & Presentation of Music, including copyright, song writing, artiste management, stage craft and recording & performance techniques.
*Providing individuals, institutions, organizations and companies – both locally and overseas, with information on JAVAA, its services and its members. By the use of Information Technology, JAVAA will assist in the growth and development of the foregoing by developing and maintaining a JAVAA website site, with pertinent links.
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS:
Our ultimate aim is to have as members, the vast majority of singers, deejays, musicians, producers, disc jocks, and allied personnel who were - and still are - active participants in the evolution and development of Jamaica’s music from the 1950s to the present time.
Although our current membership is largely locally based, we have started making contact with overseas-based performers; and the response has been very encouraging. Provisions also exist for associate and honorary memberships.
Enjoy OUR MEMBERS Slideshow, below
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office Address: Half Way Tree Entertainment Complex, 5-7 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
876-908-4464 (Tel)
E-Mail: javaa_jm@yahoo.com / javaajm@gmail.com / javaajamaica@myspace.com
Websites: www.javaa.com.jm / www.myspace.com/javaajamaica
Enjoy our 6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES (Sunday, July 5 - Friday, July 10, 2009) Slideshow, below
Thanx for the comment !! Blessed love and forever life to the Immortal heritage of the Golden years Your Mission is a MUST Give thanks and praises Continually
yes give thanks my family just trying my best to get my works out there the people are crying for new talent young and old they want to see new faces am telling you man it was good blessed love
Nuff respect to the max & big up 4 the great work u r & continue 2 do.. u'll see us sooner than u think. YHWH guide, favor, bless, protect & prosper u all n all that concerns u now & always.
Thanks for the support at my Album Launch, JAVAA; and thanks for your kind wishes. Happy to see so many of my JAVAA Family Members in di place.
Wishing you all the best while you celebrate your 6th Anniversary. As both a Member and a product of the assistance given by this fine Association; may you continue to grow from strength to strength.
One Love & Continued Blessings Otis - a Proud JAVAA Member
Best wishes on your 6th Anniversary and may you continue to grow and prosper while you strive to protect our island's unique music.
JAVAA, you have followed through on your mandates and can proudly boast your accomplishments... giving new meaning to yesteryear's artistes while showering today's talents with wise directions in their efforts to spiral to greater heights.
Take a massive encore and once again, Happy Anniversary!
Life hasn't been the same since you shared your space with me. Thank you JAVAA for introducing me to your world. Keep up the positive work for Jamrock's music! One Love Mary Isaacs
excellent translation :O) I am happy to be part of your group of friends I have great respect for you and the work you do, are blessed by God!! hope to work with you soon too!!!!!! blessed love
YES YES YES GIVETHANKS FOR THE COMMENT AS YOU KNOW HISTORY MAN IS AN A MISSION NOT ONLY FOR HIMSELF BUT FOR ALL MY FRIEND AND FAMILY SO PRAY FOR ME AND I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR MY SELF HOPE TO MAKE SOME THING GEART SO I CAN BRING FORWORD SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR JAAVA FAMILY BLESSED LOVE
Thanks for accepting my request to share 'YourSpace' as a part of your network of friends.
As a proud JAVAA Member, let me commend the Association on it's vision and stick-to-it-tive-ness. Never daunted, never wavering; and have continued to press on regardless of the many obstacles encountered along the journey. Wishing you all the best; and may all your objectives be achieved.
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