Sunday 16 March 2014

Cool Virtuosity: The Music Culture of an Island Nation Beckons

For travel destination zealots seeking new frontiers and vaca entertainment to sate their thirst for adventure and good times, the rising interest in Jamaican getaways are quickly fulfilling such desires in the droves. Imagine, dear vacation culture vultures, first dipping into the beatific waters of Montego bay, walking the length of 7 mile beach, and then letting the experience take you where it wills you as the beat of the local music scene draws you from one venue to the next.

Jamaica’s cool virtuosity will show you new sides of paradise. It’s an experience ripe with possibility, one imbued with history. As such, audiences the world over may know of Bob Marley’s Kingston roots, but they may be less up to date on the cultural heritage his legend continues to propagate to this day among the deep talent pool of musical acts floating about the island nation.

Travelers may be interested to become aware of festival happenings such as the Blue Mountain Festival venue, kicking off Saturday, February 24. Contained within this pleasing are a diverse range of reggae centric artists. Here a few highlights from this year’s offerings:

Chronix: serenading you with smooth love reggae tracks, this artist is a popular up and coming act
Jah 9: this lovely Jamaican beauty is sure to win your heart with her natural curves as much as she is her amazing sound

RaginFyah: a hot ensemble group following in the Bob Marley tradition, sure to please
Travel zealots with true taste would do well to stay tuned to Ochorios Jazz Festival, now working to fill its artist itinerary for the 2014 happening. Past Ochorios acts include:

Leslie Butler: smooth Jamaican jazz at its finest with a dub pace

Ian Hird and Acoustic Ambiance: this jazz flute group likes to donate proceeds to the Jamaican Child Resiliency fund, and has quite sound to help the cause.

Harold Davis and Friends: pianist and vocalist Harold Davis performs covers as well as originals with his unique jazz acoustic melodies. For more on Davis also check out a recent online feature profile.
Resources are abound to help you integrate this flavor into your own agenda. As your own dreams of such a Jamaican getaway move towards a reality, consider the soulful range of travel destination taxi tour guides who’s local knowledge is sure to provide a smooth transition between music venues, dining, activities and beyond.

Joel Richardson is an avid traveler and founder of JamaicanRoutes.com and private Jamaican Tour Guide Business in Montego Bay Jamaica.

Joelrchrdsn@gmail.com



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