ST. MAARTEN – For Morgan Heritage, it was another chance to showcase why they are one of Jamaica’s leading musical families. They deliver not just popular songs but messages written with inspiration in mind. Carnival Village was the place to be over the weekend. The musical clan showed out for their legion of fans who turned out to hear them make both melodies and memories.
According to Mojo Morgan, it was a beautiful event. Especially since it had been 10 years since they had performed on the island.
“The place was packed from front to back and side to side. Witnessing the love for and impact of our music also highlighted the strength of the diaspora in the Dutch Antilles. The French colonised countries in the region and in Africa connect with our music, which resonates in the hearts and minds of these people,” he said.
Upcoming Netherlands Tour
Mojo added that the concert is a warm-up for the group’s upcoming tour of the Netherlands. He said the country holds a special place in his heart. It was one of the first European countries to truly embrace them. They did so without hesitation or asking for anything in return. It only wanted good, clean music.
For me, it is a great anticipation of what is to come. We’ve booked shows in the Netherlands from May 24 to 31. We will be visiting Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Sittard, Drachten, and Deventer.”
The Netherlands, he added, has directly contributed to the family’s meteoric rise in the industry.
“The Netherlands is very special for the group Morgan Heritage as it’s the first country where the national television did a documentary on our tour back in 1999 when we had just released the Don’t Haffi Dread album. They fell in love with the whole family structure of us being on tour with our father and our mother, and our siblings. It was a joy for them to see and experience us as a cohesive unit. So to go back to the Netherlands is significant as it reflects the journey and success of the group and what we have been able to achieve with our fan base in Europe.”
