Fundraiser to Aid University of The West Indies (UWI) Students with Tuition Costs
FT. LAUDERDALE – The American Foundation for the University of The West Indies (AFUWI) will present Caribbean Jazz Matazz Sunday, June 14, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds will provide scholarships to deserving students to attend UWI at their various campuses throughout the Caribbean.
The event will feature Jamaica’s top female Jazz performer, Myrna Hague, who after a well-received performance at last year’s event, is back for another extraordinary encore performance at this year’s event as the headliner.
Musician Eugene Grey will also be back at this year’s Jazz Matzz, along with his band, to accompany he artistes and to serenade the audience with smooth reggae, folk and Soul instrumental selections.
A. J. Brown, an internationally acclaimed vocalist and currently lead singer for Third World is a new and exciting addition to this year’s event. A.J will be performing from his repertoire of hits and fan favorites.
Caribbean Jazz Matazz will please the audience with its dynamic blend of smooth jazz, rhythmic calypso and off-beat reggae selections performed by these extraordinarily talented entertainers for a delightful evening.
Event title sponsor and former board Chairman Wesley Wainwright noted that ‘The education of the young people of the Caribbean is an important part of nation building, a matter that requires urgent attention now more than ever. On behalf of the students who will benefit from the proceeds of this event, our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the patrons and sponsors for their support.”
Patrons who purchase VIP tickets will enjoy a pre-concert reception and an opportunity to meet and greet with the performers, celebrities, UWI officials as well as network with affiliated corporate executives. Guests are urged to purchase tickets early for the added advantage of selecting the best seats in the house. It is anticipated that the event will receive strong support from UWI Alums as well as supporters of higher education in the Caribbean and fans of the performers.
Tickets are now on sale online at www.browardcenter.org, by phone 954-462-0222 or at the Broward Center Box Office. Caribbean Jazz Matazz is sponsored by The Victoria Mutual Building Society, Grace Foods, Western Union, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill, Dennis Shipping, attorney Georgia D. Robinson, National Weekly Newspaper, WAVS Radio and the UWI Alumni Association, Florida Chapter.
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