Tue, Aug 27
|Maple Leaf Bar
A BENEFIT FOR TREASURE BEACH, JAMAICA - CYRIL NEVILLE, IVAN NEVILLE, PAPA MALI & SHANTYTOWN UNDERGROUND & MORE 7PM
The Uptown Ruler, Cyril Neville, will be joining the fun. Show starts at 8, food at 7pm. Omari Neville and Fuel will be backing Cyril!! Papa Mali and Shantytown Underground and Ivan Neville, Tony Hall Deven Trusclair, Ari Teitel & More!
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2024, 8:00 PM
Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
About The Event
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Friends,
As you may know, Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, holds a special place in our hearts. Over the past few years, it has become like a second home to us, thanks to its incredible community of warm-hearted and resilient people. Unfortunately, Treasure Beach was severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl, leaving devastation in its wake. It was the hardest place hit on the entire island.
This community is not just a picturesque spot; it holds deep cultural significance. It's where Alex Haley penned Roots and where the renowned Calabash Literary Festival has nurtured many literary talents like Marlon James. The Henzell family, who own the iconic Jake’s Hotel where we stay, are pillars of this community. Perry and his wife Sally’s seminal film, The Harder They Come, starring Jimmy Cliff, is significant for many reasons. It introduced the world to reggae, rocksteady and Jamaican Culture. In…