A REGGAE CELEBRATION – REBEL SALUTE 2012

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REGGAE CELEBRATION – REBEL SALUTE 2012

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger

Photo: Tandeca Stewart, Desmond Young

Videographer: Egan Stewart

Reporter: Janeth Stewart

 

St. Elizabeth, Jamaica became a Reggae Paradise on January 14th as music lovers came together to celebrate Rebel Salute 2012 another well planned Executed and Successfull Event.  This monumental event is certainly a family affair set in a tropical atmosphere with some of the greatest Reggae artists in the world.  Not only were patrons treated to original Jamaican arts and crafts, but also became part of a renaissance of true Reggae roots sponsored by corporate giant, Pepsi.  This year was especially memorable as it was Patrick ‘Tony Rebel’ Barrett’s 50th birthday in conjunction with Jamaica’s 50th Birthday and the day was known as ‘Jamaica 50’.    What a celebration it was to start out the new year.

The ambience was hard to beat with food vendors serving an authentic Jamaican vegetarian menu and as is customary the event was no alcohol, no violence and no meat.
The  evening came alive with  performances from some of the most talented names in Reggae.  Performances from the likes of Tony Rebel, Capleton, Luciano, Yami Bolo, Maxi Priest, Gramps Morgan, Queen Ifrica, Tarrus Reiley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Jah 9, Romain Virgo, Iba Mahr, C-Sharp, Sensi Love, Cali P, Admiral Bailey, Johnny Clarke, Mikey Spice and Raging Fyah and others all put on an exciting show that got the crowds moving and swaying to the beat.  Johnny Osbourne performed for the first time in 15 years in Jamaica and  the crowd got what they expected from him.

Children of Tony Rebel, Davi & Abatar Rebel a long with Various Reggae Artistes Including Queen Africa, Gramps Morgan, Maxi Priest, Jonny Osbourne, Cali P, Tarus Riley, Jah Cutta, Johnny Clarke, Admiral Bailey, Raging Fiyah and others gave Tribute to Tony Rebel via FOREVER REGGAE TV as he clebrated his 50th Birthday at Rebel Salute 2012.

Each year Rebel Salute seems to get even bigger, even better.  It started as a small birthday  bash and has grown to attract thousands of people from all over the world who have a love for Reggae Roots.  It was a success in showcasing Jamaican culture, a means to partner with cultural groups, organizations, corporations and government and a platform for artists to champion their causes.

Pure Fame Media / FOREVER REGGAE TV Team was Honored to cover this celebration.

Reggae Rocks at Rebel Salute 2012……..