The 2016 IRAWMA Award will also recognize IRIE FM (Jamaica), and VP Records for their contributions to the music industry with the ‘Special Legacy Award.’

In honor of hosting the IRAWMA Awards in one of the biggest diasporas for the Caribbean community, South Florida, 3 Jamaicans living in Florida will be awarded for their ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry.’ Recipients are songwriter Danny Breakenridge, drummer Desmond Gaynor- Code Red Band and Radio DJ, Mikey Brown, of Mikey B. Promotions and WAVS FM.

The celebration ceremony will be hosted by Comedian and DanceMaster G.T. Taylor of IRIE Fm Radio in Jamaica, Tanto Irie of Hot 105 FM and Yvette Marshall of Wiz Communication and WAVS Radio. The VIP Reception will be hosted by Comedian Rohan Gunter with music by DJ P.E.A.C.E.

In addition, more than 160 reggae and world music entertainers were nominated to compete in more than 30 categories. The deadline for voting has been EXTENDED September 15th, 2016. Visithttp://irawma.com/nominee-voting/  to vote now.

For More Information:

www.irawma.com or 877-9-REGGAE (973-4423) |www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com  

Clickhere to keep this event strong! Let’s take the music and culture to a greater level.

Sponsors

Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau,  Law Firm of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Marriott Hotel (Coral Springs) Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), VP Records, 800-411-PAIN, Cox Media Inc, OnStage TV Jamaica, Kay Morris Foundation, Boogie Down Nima Production, Events-R-Rus, Pan Friday Caribbean Restaurant, Dancehall United Nations, JAMUSA, Docs Wiz/Dawn Marie & Wiz Show,www.25thcenturyradio.com, Love Doc/ Amazing Sour Sop Drinks, Urban Relations PR & Consulting, Ayiti TV and more