Originating on the Caribbean island of Jamaica, reggae music has evolved into a global cultural force, recorded, performed, and embraced by people of diverse ethnic and geographic backgrounds.
Celebrating this rich legacy, the PALM BEACH REGGAE Music & Arts Festival is a vibrant, multicultural, multimedia event presented at Old School Square (OSS) in Downtown Delray Beach, Florida. The festival features live music, film screenings, and visual arts that showcase the evolution and global influence of reggae music and culture.
The festival is directed and coordinated by Lloyd Stanbury, a Jamaican entertainment attorney, music business consultant, and Palm Beach County resident, in partnership with the Delray Beach–based nonprofit organization, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.
“South Florida is home to Bob Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, and several of his children and grandchildren,” said Stanbury. “Palm Beach County is also home to several pioneers who helped shape reggae’s global reach, making it a fitting home for this festival.”
Friday, March 20, is a screening of “INNA DE YARD: The Soul of Jamaica” at OSS Vintage Gymnasium.
Saturday, March 21, OSS Amphitheater will host a live concert featuring top reggae bands from South Florida, Jamaica, and Latin America.
March 22, is a screening of the award-winning film “PLAY IT LOUD! How Toronto Got Soul” at OSS Vintage Gymnasium.
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palm-beach-reggae-music-arts-festival-tickets-1977512719778
For additional information, visit www.palmbeachreggae.org
