Groovin in the park 2014 Press Launched
Groovin in the park 2014 press launch took place at the Consulate General of Jamaica in Manhattan April 2nd, 2014.
The Honorable Herman G. LaMont, Jamaica’s Consul General to New York was in attendance. It’s going to be some kind of summer in New York City.
‘Groovin In The Park’ is set to take place on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. The Queen of Reggae , Marcia Griffiths was in attendance and received Reggae Ambassador Award from Mrs Pat Chin, co -founder of VP Records.
Marcia Griffiths (R) accepting her Reggae Ambassador Award from Mrs Pat Chin, co-founder VP Records
During the launch, Ambassador Awards were also presented to I-Threes member Judy Mowatt and Reggae tour manager Copeland Forbes.
Pat Chin, co-founder VP Records presenting award to singer Judy Mowatt
Chris Chin, executive at VP Records (c) presenting Reggae Ambassador Award to reggae tour manager Copeland Forbes.
Headliners this year includes Chronixx, Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Judy Mowatt and Bob Andy.
Chronixx Confirmed for GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK 2014 CONCERT
Reggae music’s next megastar, the charismatic, lyrically potent and meteoric rising Rastafarian, Chronixx, will make his debut on this major American stage, he is one of the headlines on the summer’s premier and must see concert, New York’s “Groovin’ In The Park”.
Not since the late great reggae King Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, has an entertainer captivated the imagination of a roots rock reggae starved world in the manner Chronixx has in a short period of time, leading many of the music world’s most knowledgeable critics to hail him the dynamic new face of reggae.
Marcia Griffiths kicked off her year-long golden anniversary celebration earlier this year on the opening night of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, and is now booked for Groovin In The Park festival in New York City on June 29.
“After weeks of negotiations, a deal was reached for the reggae queen to join Chronixx and other soon-to-be-announced acts at the festival …” a press release from The PR Agency said on Thursday.
Chris Roberts – Founder Groovin In The Park
“We are truly honored to have a reggae legend of the stature of Marcia Griffiths perform at Groovin in the Park 2014,” Christopher Roberts, CEO of Groovin Inc, said. “This is her 50th anniversary in the music industry and she will be going all out to entertain fans and sweep them away with musical treasures.”
The release said her upcoming performance is billed ‘Marcia Griffiths and Friends’ in NYC and will feature original I-Threes member Judy Mowatt, veteran singer John Holt and a reunion with her long-time singing partner Bob Andy.
Griffiths gained international recognition with Bob Andy in 1970 with their cover of Nina Simone’s ‘Young, Gifted and Black’, which sold half million copies in the UK and Europe. She later toured the world with Bob Marley and the Wailers as a member of the I-Threes before hitting the Billboard chart as a solo act with her monster hit ‘Electric Boogie’. Other hits from the Griffiths include ‘Feel like Jumping’, ‘Melody Life’, and ‘Truly’.
Groovin In The Park co-producer Andrea Bullens
Tickets are now available online and in select locations in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island and New Jersey. Go to www.groovininthepark.com for all information. It will be a real treat to get you up and on your feet.
Groovin In The Park co-producer Ras Clem
Tune in to the Groovin hour with host Ras Clem on 93.5 FM for special artist interviews and announcements about Groovin in The Park. Also an opportunity to win tickets to the concert.
Photo Credit: Ajamu
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