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Reggae
Sumfest 2K8 To Heat Up Big Apple
CARIBPR NEWSWIRE, NEW YORK, NY, May 28, 2008: Negril Village
in Lower Manhattan is set to come alive on June 4th as
'Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best' reggae festival -
Reggae Sumfest - rolls into the Big Apple for the annual New
York kickoff.
Media practitioners are invited to join sponsors and
Summerfest Productions officials in marking the 16th year
anniversary of the festival at a private event at Negril
Village restaurant from 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday.
This year's Sumfest gets underway in Montego Bay, Jamaica
from July 13-19, 2008, kicking off with a Beach Party on
Sunday July 13th, featuring Classique and Danger Zone
Records.
Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, Johnny
Gourzong is especially thrilled at this year's line-up that
includes some of the hottest dancehall acts on the reggae
scene, including Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail,
Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal,
Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, Anthony B, Richie Spice, Queen
Ifrica, Jah Cure, Tarus Riley and Etana.