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Friday, May 3, 2019

Fans Demand Kumar Bent Overseas!


Award winning Reggae artiste Kumar Bent answers the demands of fans and will travel from Jamaica to Mauritius to perform at two festivals in the month of May, and then again in Germany and Belgium in August.

On May 4th and May 11th respectively, Kumar delivers his signature voice when he performs at the Noulesa Festival Lamizik in Vacoas, Mauritius and the Get Up Mizik Festival in Port Mathurin, Mauritius.  Both performances will be backed by Kumar’s band, The Habaneros, and both are a reflection of Kumar’s commitment to well being.  In a statement ahead of his travels, the artiste said “I’m eagerly anticipating my upcoming performances and can’t wait to experience the people of Mauritius, Germany and Belgium.  It is important to feed the soul good music and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”

Prepared to cater to his fans he calls ‘Rebels,’ the Reggae star’s inspirational words in music will come to life when he performs recently released songs “It’s Alright” (VP Records) and “Dem Nuh Real” (Frankie Music – distributed by VPAL).  About the importance of his music and performing live for fans, famed radio jock Papa Richie from Ottawa, Canada said “Kumar is the type of artist who sounds great on the radio and on mixtapes but when he performs live, he connects with his audience in a way that they hold on to every note he sings.  Mauritius, Germany and Belgium are going to love him.”


Highlights of Kumar’s August performances will include time in Germany via Reggae Jam (August 2nd, 2019) and in Belgium via Reggae Geel (August 3rd, 2019).  Both festivals the largest in their countries and reflect Kumar’s popularity with fans who are familiar with his catalog.

To make sure fans stay up to date, Kumar has revamped his website www.kumarmusic.com and keeps his social media active with career highlights via
Instagram: @kumarfyah
Twitter: @kumarfyah


About Kumar:

Music resides in the very bones of this multi-instrumentalist, who spent his formative years as a church drummer before formally studying classical piano and eventually strumming his guitar on stages across the globe.

His leisure time is spent reading books about the history and science of music.  Simply put, Kumar has never been afraid to evolve creatively or otherwise.  As self-assured as he was when he declared that he will be “playing music for the rebels” on ‘Judgement Day’ so he remains confident today, encouraging all who will hear.  “If you wanna change then the time is now.  If you wanna know, let me show you how (lyrics from the song ‘Good Life’).



Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Rest Well Mr. Fitzroy Gordon...

Depending on where you live, you may or may know Fitzroy Gordon.  Mr. G, as he is affectionately called, is the founder and CEO of G98.7 FM in Toronto.  G98 is the only, the ONLY, adult contemporary radio station in Canada.  Mr. G’s tenacity and unrelenting vision is the reason why the Caribbean and African community can hear their native genres on the radio  at a time when no other mainstream radio station would give us that ‘bligh,’

Fitzroy Gordon
Photo Credit:  David Cooper - The Toronto Star
Pushing further, Mr. G made sure that the airwaves heard popular music from Beres Hammond, Buju Banton and Busy Signal, as well as independent talents such as Ammoye, Chelsea Stewart, Ms. Paige and Tony Anthony (to name a few).  All artists had a home on the airwaves, and he always  encouraged fellow independent artists to submit material to the station.  He was always supportive.  Outside of music, and within the community, Mr. G was always encouraging youth to follow their passions, and encouraged parents to invest in their children and invest in ways that grows the community.

What Toronto and Canada lost yesterday was Mr. Fitzroy Gordon in physical form; what we gained were years of encouragement, a permanent media home, and several men and women blessed by his spirit who will continue to open doors for our community in his name.

Rest well Mr. G.  We love you; we appreciate you, and we continue in your name...