Buju Banton Headline Reggae Sumfest

Buju Banton, will be one of the headline acts at this year's staging of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest, scheduled to take place July 19th through 21st in Montego Bay, which the organisers have dubbed the Vibes City. The Gargamel is expected to deliver a smashing performance and top his recent, and absolutely spine tingling, act at Madison Square Gardens in New York City where over 10,000 fans turned out.

Banton has displayed versatility over the years moving from hardcore dancehall to conscious reggae that incorporates social commentary and topical issues such as safe sex. He has been lauded for the lyrics of his song Willy Don't Be Silly that has become a safe sex anthem and remains progressive in dancehall circles. His Til Shiloh album in 1995 was cited by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the best albums of the 1990s. Other artist confirmed; Beres Hammond Beenie Man Bounty Killer Tanya Stephens Morgan Heritage Richie Spice Alison Hinds Lady Saw Tarrus Riley Vybz Kartel Movado Anthony B Little Hero Gyptian Etana Tessanne Chin Lutan Fyah Cham Vegas Ninja Man Wayne Marshall Voice Mail Aidonia Erup Teflon Cherine Anderson Collie Buds source: Technorati Cosmos: related links jamaica reggae soca hiphop dancehall caribbean party pop gossip rumours Jamaica/

Buju Banton Sells Out Madison Square Garden; Ending the Show With Shabba Ranks

Buju Banton sold out the Theater at Madison Square Garden this past Sunday May 6th. It was the third time Buju Banton graced the world famous stage, playing to a capacity crowd of over 5,000 energetic patrons that included former New York Knick and Jamaican national Patrick Ewing. The blockbuster event billed as a "Pre-Mother's Day Driver Concert," featured live performances by Jovi Rockwell, Khari Kill, Da'Ville, Lady Saw, Tony Matterhorn and Gargamel Music artist New Kidz, whose lively set included a brief lesson on the latest dance moves out of Jamaica.

Banton and his Shiloh Band were in prime form, running gracefully through his diverse and extensive catalog of hits-old and new, keeping the audience on their feet the entire time. Climax came when Banton brought out dancehall legend Shabba Ranks, to perform a few songs for the amped up crowd. Indeed, it was a night to remember. Technorati Cosmos: related links jamaica reggae soca hiphop dancehall caribbean party pop gossip rumours Jamaica/