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2015 – Entertainers

Formed in 1982, Orquesta Espada is comprised of 11 members whose musical talents create a very spicy brand of music using a wide range of Salsa and Brazilian rhythms. Considered the top Salsa/Jazz band to come out of Connecticut, Orquesta Espada has headlined many...

PLATINUM ONE BAND

Formed in 2007, this band performs for many private and public events such as street fairs and outdoor concerts. As the backing band for Jamaica’s popular recording artist Sanchez, Platinum One Band is comprised of talented musicians who strive to give a quality and...

SOPHIA BROWN

Sophia’s dream of becoming an internationally acclaimed Reggae recording artist began to take shape with her performances on the Jamaica Tourist Board’s Appleton Estate Tours in the mid-eighties. After leaving home in 1998 to pursue her ambition in Kingston, Sophia...

LAREE (Entertainer)

Laree Laree is a well sought after singer, performing throughout the northeast region for over a decade. From solo to full band representation, she takes you back beyond her years all the way through today's R&B, neo soul, pop and even some reggae tunes. This...

LUCIANO

Luciano - Jamaican Born Reggae Artist An inspirational songwriter and recording artist, a brilliant performing star and international ambassador of Jamaican popular Reggae music, Jepther W. McClymont aka Luciano was born in Davey Town, near Mandeville in the parish of...

ELAN TROTMAN

Elan Trotman - Barbadian Contemporary Jazz Saxophonisting Yellowman - Jamaican Born Reggae Artist Saxophonist Elan Trotman has quickly become one of contemporary jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers, and continues to stand out and push boundaries as a...

NEW RELEASE BAND

New Release BandFormed in the early 1990’s, the New Release Band is owned and managed by Earlin Henderson, who plays the saxophone in the band. A Belizean, Henderson and the founding band members wanted to present a unique blend of music that represents the culture of...

AMANDLA BAND

Amandla Band:The AMANDLA POWERLINK CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE BUTTONWOOD TREE PRESS RELEASE The Buttonwood Tree welcomes Amandla, an original roots reggae ensemble moving and shaking the hearts and hips of listeners along the East Coast and around the world. Amandla...

2014 – Entertainers

Kali (Entertainer)

Kali Walé Bey (pronounced KAH-lee Wah-LAY) is a Moorish American Moslem, a native of Connecticut, and has been performing reggae music for almost 25 years. This summer (‘22) he has traveled across the country performing with reggae legends like Mykal Rose (Black...

Sound Pipers Band (Entertainer)

The Sound Pipers Band defines itself as a Caribbean Fusion Band, blending elements of Reggae, Soca, Ska, Rock Steady, R&B, Blues, Funk, and Pop into their dynamic performances. With a diverse lineup hailing from across the Caribbean, each member's musical journey...

Jabez (Entertainer)

Jabez was born Clive Provost in Linstead St. Catherine, Jamaica. He started singing at the age of 10. Jabez was doing secular music in his teen years, but the lord called him at the age of 22. And since then, he has never looked back. He entered the JCDC Festival...

Nelson Bello (Entertainer)

Nelson Bello is a Connecticut-based percussionist, recording artist, educator, and Hartford native. He began his musical studies at age 13 at the Hartford Conservatory Jazz Summer Program and continued at the Performing Arts Academy. At 15, Nelson traveled to Cuba...

Johnny Osbourne (Entertainer)

The "Godfather of Dancehall" is a well-deserved moniker for Errol "Johnny" Osbourne describing his contribution to reggae music as it has evolved from the local Jamaican community to the international arena. His song "Sing Jay Stylee" is viewed by many as the...

Annicia Banks (Entertainer)

Annicia Banks is a reggae singer-songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. She has toured the Carribean, United States, Asia, Africa, and Europe, using the dulcet tones of her voice to provide background support for internationally acclaimed reggae artists Judy Mowatt (of...

ELAN TROTMAN and friends (Entertainer)

ELAN TROTMAN: Sax-Man Elan Trotman has quickly become one of the fastest rising stars in jazz with over 15 Billboard topping radio singles. Elan’s latest release “Dear Marvin” pays tribute to Motown Legend Marvin Gaye. Trotman’s signature sound brings a blend of...

Greg Roy (Entertainer)

Greg Roy Bio coming later.

The Tribal Legacy Band (Entertainer)

“If is party yuh want, is party yuh gon get” Tribal Legacy is: Richard ‘Ricton” Burton - lead vocals Charmaine “Ladi Charms” John- lead vocals Wayne “Bassie” Thompson - bass Owen “Dyno” Romeo - keyboards, vocals Tribal Legacy exhibits a distinct party music sound that...

Janice M. Hart (Entertainer)

Janice M . Hart: Janice is a phenomenal dynamic Inspirational speaker, author and a performing artist, a true renaissance woman. She has appeared on several television shows from Hartford to New York. She has preached in several churches throughout the United States...

Sweet Noyz

This group was born out of the desire to keep the traditional musicculture of Trinidad & Tobago alive in Connecticut.The rhythm section is an intricate part of the musical landscape of the twin island nation and developed out of the African slavery experience....

Caribbean American Dance Company - Entertainer - Taste of the Caribbean

Caribbean American Dance Company (CADC)

The Caribbean American Dance Company (CADC) was launched by Judith Williams on February 14, 2014. CADC is dedicated to bringing the fun and challenge of dancing to The Greater Hartford Community by offering private and group lessons of all ages. We will provide a...

The Hartford Steel Symphony

The Hartford Steel Symphony has been providing musical enjoyment throughout New England since 1989. Their musical genre consists of calypso, reggae, pop, classical, gospel, R&B, and jazz set to an island rhythm to stay in touch with their historical roots hailing...

ELAN TROTMAN

Elan Trotman - Barbadian Contemporary Jazz Saxophonisting Yellowman - Jamaican Born Reggae Artist Saxophonist Elan Trotman has quickly become one of contemporary jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers, and continues to stand out and push boundaries as a...

AMANDLA BAND

Amandla Band:The AMANDLA POWERLINK CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE BUTTONWOOD TREE PRESS RELEASE The Buttonwood Tree welcomes Amandla, an original roots reggae ensemble moving and shaking the hearts and hips of listeners along the East Coast and around the world. Amandla...

2013 – Entertainers

Entertainer - Terry Gajraj - TASTECT.ORG

Terry Gajraj (Entertainer)

Heart pounding, butterflies out of control, Terry Gajraj paced back & forth nervously backstage at the Brightstar Productions "Indo- Caribbean Show" in Toronto, Canada. Terry was about to share the stage for the very first time with many of his Idols to sing in...

Dance Group

Misteree

Visit Misteree's Website Born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine Parish, and growing up in Paul Island, Westmoreland, Jamaica, this lovely singer-songwriter "Misteree" acquired her love of reggee, R & B, and gospel music listening to her grandparents' albums by Bob...

Junior Tucker

Junior Tucker Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Junior began singing at age 5. In 2 years, he became a household name and attained his first #1 song, "Happy", followed by "One of the Poorest People", "Which Side of the Coin", "Some Guys have all the Luck", and "It’s a Small,...

La 860

Over the past 20 years a new breed of Salsa has been brewing in the heart of the Constitution State. Comprised of the best Salsa musicians from Connecticut and Massachusetts, La 860 which derives its name from the area code for Greater Hartford, is making its mark in...

Iroko Nuevo

Iroko Nuevo Iroko Nuevo Performance Group is a thirteen-member ensemble specializing in music and dance from Afrocuban folkoric traditions, such as Yoruba, Congo, Palo, rumba, carnival, son and more. Iroko Nuevo had its origins in 2001, when Artistic Director Miguel...

D-Tay

D-TAY is a Haitian band that traditionally plays KOMPA, which is one of the genres of Haitian music. The band is made up of young and talented musicians. In early summer of 2007 a group of friends came up with the idea of putting their talents together and forming the...

Karen Smith

Karen is easily Jamaica’s most versatile entertainer. She loves to sing and masters many genres-R&B, Reggae, Pop and Jazz. She takes her audience with her on a smooth musical journey pleasing them with the clarity and sincerity of her pure vocal stylings. To see...

KING YELLOWMAN & The Sagittarius Band

King Yellowman is a Jamaican dancehall reggae performer whose stage name references his white skin due to albinism, a genetic defect causing an absence of the pigment melanin.. King Yellowman gained wide popularity in the dancehall reggae scene of the 1980s. A series...

2012 – Entertainers

Toussaint The Liberator

Toussaint's vocal versatility will captivate any unsuspecting listener and deliver his proud message straight to the heart. He spent his Indiana childhood singing gospel and performing in Midwestern churches with his family and laid a solid musical and spiritual...

ReBelle

In their music and their lives, Rebelle is an intergenerational and intercultural band from Africa and America devoted to love and justice. Rebelle was founded in the spirit, knowledge and teachings of ancestral and contemporary wisdom. The Rebelle story is rich in a...

Angels Band

Angels Caribbean Band, led by Amar "Vinod" Bisram, is New York's most versatile Caribbean live band consisting of a team of dynamic and talented musicians and singers from various Caribbean islands. Angels Caribbean Band made their professional debut in June 1994.The...

Don Minott - Entertainer - Taste of the Caribbean

Donald “Don” Minott

Donald Minott was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Central Village, St. Catherine. He was inspired by Musicians such as Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Heptones, Freddie McGregor, Burning Spear, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy and Bob Marley and the...

Calypso Rose

(born April 27, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago) is a Tobagonian calypsonian.She began writing songs at the age of 15, and has written over 800 songs. In 1966 she wrote the song Fire in Me Wire, which has since become a calypso anthem. Rose was the first female to win the...

Leroy Sibbles

Leroy SibblesLeroy Sibbles is one of the founders of reggae music. He is considered a 'living legend' by fans and students of reggae. Born in Kingston, Jamaica Leroy began his career as the lead singer of the rock steady group, The Heptones. While playing with The...

Misteree

Visit Misteree's Website Born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine Parish, and growing up in Paul Island, Westmoreland, Jamaica, this lovely singer-songwriter "Misteree" acquired her love of reggee, R & B, and gospel music listening to her grandparents' albums by Bob...

Junior Tucker

Junior Tucker Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Junior began singing at age 5. In 2 years, he became a household name and attained his first #1 song, "Happy", followed by "One of the Poorest People", "Which Side of the Coin", "Some Guys have all the Luck", and "It’s a Small,...

AMANDLA BAND

Amandla Band:The AMANDLA POWERLINK CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE BUTTONWOOD TREE PRESS RELEASE The Buttonwood Tree welcomes Amandla, an original roots reggae ensemble moving and shaking the hearts and hips of listeners along the East Coast and around the world. Amandla...

ANTHEM BAND

Anthem BandAnthem Band’s live shows rank with the best in the business. It’s a truly original sound that is creating a big wave. From roots to dance hall, Anthem can play it all and with their own diversity. This is truly a treat for all music lovers. Anthem has...

2011 – Entertainers

Ras Iba

Iba (pronounced: 'Eye-bah') was born on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the son of a musician, Iba was indoctrinated into music at a very young age and his passion for knowledge led him to embrace the teachings of Rastafari in his formative years....

Terry Gajraj (Entertainer)

Heart pounding, butterflies out of control, Terry Gajraj paced back & forth nervously backstage at the Brightstar Productions "Indo- Caribbean Show" in Toronto, Canada. Terry was about to share the stage for the very first time with many of his Idols to sing in...

Hopeton Lewis

Hopeton Lewis was born in Kingston, Jamaica W.I. And grew up in Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland. At the age of 6, while attending the Burnt Savannah Holiness Church, his talent for singing was discovered. This ushered in the beginning of his singing career. Several years...

ReBelle

In their music and their lives, Rebelle is an intergenerational and intercultural band from Africa and America devoted to love and justice. Rebelle was founded in the spirit, knowledge and teachings of ancestral and contemporary wisdom. The Rebelle story is rich in a...

Angels Band

Angels Caribbean Band, led by Amar "Vinod" Bisram, is New York's most versatile Caribbean live band consisting of a team of dynamic and talented musicians and singers from various Caribbean islands. Angels Caribbean Band made their professional debut in June 1994.The...

Calypso Rose

(born April 27, 1940 in Bethel, Tobago) is a Tobagonian calypsonian.She began writing songs at the age of 15, and has written over 800 songs. In 1966 she wrote the song Fire in Me Wire, which has since become a calypso anthem. Rose was the first female to win the...

D-Tay

D-TAY is a Haitian band that traditionally plays KOMPA, which is one of the genres of Haitian music. The band is made up of young and talented musicians. In early summer of 2007 a group of friends came up with the idea of putting their talents together and forming the...

ELAN TROTMAN

Elan Trotman - Barbadian Contemporary Jazz Saxophonisting Yellowman - Jamaican Born Reggae Artist Saxophonist Elan Trotman has quickly become one of contemporary jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers, and continues to stand out and push boundaries as a...

2010 – Entertainers

Ras Iba

Iba (pronounced: 'Eye-bah') was born on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the son of a musician, Iba was indoctrinated into music at a very young age and his passion for knowledge led him to embrace the teachings of Rastafari in his formative years....

Terry Gajraj (Entertainer)

Heart pounding, butterflies out of control, Terry Gajraj paced back & forth nervously backstage at the Brightstar Productions "Indo- Caribbean Show" in Toronto, Canada. Terry was about to share the stage for the very first time with many of his Idols to sing in...

T.C (Born Lenette Terencia Coward)

Admired by her peers for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, this talented performer has made her mark on the entertainment industry in Barbados for over 20 years. TC is no overnight success story! You can be assured that when the history of music is...

Hopeton Lewis

Hopeton Lewis was born in Kingston, Jamaica W.I. And grew up in Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland. At the age of 6, while attending the Burnt Savannah Holiness Church, his talent for singing was discovered. This ushered in the beginning of his singing career. Several years...

Donald “Don” Minott

Donald Minott was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Central Village, St. Catherine. He was inspired by Musicians such as Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, The Heptones, Freddie McGregor, Burning Spear, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy and Bob Marley and the...

D-Tay

D-TAY is a Haitian band that traditionally plays KOMPA, which is one of the genres of Haitian music. The band is made up of young and talented musicians. In early summer of 2007 a group of friends came up with the idea of putting their talents together and forming the...

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