For all thirty one days of March, I was deeply immersed in the rich history and fascinating world of female reggae artist. The Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music celebrated Women's history month in a great way this year with education, entertainment and social media outreach as everyday, patrons of the "Reggae Lovers" organization had an opportunity to learn, and share the love they had for the feminine energy in reggae.
I never really knew how many women successfully traversed the waters of reggae but in March, my musical journey with CPR helped to broaden my scope and expand my knowledge base and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to participate. Thumbing through artist bios and old memorabilia via the internet has opened up a whole new world for me.
As if that was not enough, on the thirty-first day of Women's History Month 2015 CPR wrapped up in grand style via their Facebook fan page. The countdown to April was jam packed with a woman in Reggae being featured every hour on the hour.
For those who missed the festivities, there is no need to fret; all of the month's pics, bios and videos are cataloged on facebook. Be sure to visit www.facebook.com/cprreggae to learn more.
But wait before I sign off I have to tell you the fun is not done yet. CPR Reggae Lovers are also busy getting ready for the highly anticipated International Women of Reggae Concert taking place on April 25, 2015 at the Whitman Theatre, Brooklyn College.
CPR and Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, presenters of the event expressed these sentiments about the #IWOR event as follows:
"CPR was blessed to be invited by Brooklyn College to collaborate in this event as we celebrate ten years of raising the bar in reggae music and we are pleased to share this blessing with our members as well as organizations wishing to do a theatre party fundraiser," says Sharon Gordon chairperson of CPR, speaking of special discounts to the event. "Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to partner with the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music to showcase the incredible breadth and depth of today's best female international reggae stars," says Jon Yanofsky, Director of the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College.
The #IWOR concert is the perfect completion to a great month of recognition and celebration. There are only a few weeks to go, so start getting you outfits and tickets ready. I look forward to attending the #IWOR and hope to see you there as well.
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