Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates

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JAVAA is an organization dedicated to the preservation of Jamaica’s musical heritage.

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Music fraternity mourns the loss of one half of 'Steely and Clevie' duo

Steely hailed as 'unique. great soldier of reggae music'

By Yasmine Peru, Entertainment editor peruy@jamaicaobserver.com

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

The reggae music fraternity across the globe is mourning the loss of pioneering dancehall producer/musician Wycleffe 'Steely' Johnson, one half of the famous duo, Steely and Clevie. Steely, who was in critical condition at a New York hospital, died yesterday morning. Doctors say he was suffering from pneumonia after… Continue

Posted by jaava on September 3, 2009 at 8:59am

"JAVAA Relives Motown".....this time "Motown 79".

Greetings Friends!

The "JAVAA 2009 Caravan of Quality Shows" moves into higher gear towards its next stop, the ever-popular "JAVAA Relives Motown".....this time "Motown 79".

Set for Saturday, 2nd May 2009, once again in The Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus, it is our strong determination to surpass even the dizzying heights that we achieved with last year's show.

Having "brought down the house" at last year's edition, returning to the scene are Fab Five Band as "THE BARKAYS", Wayne Armond as "LIONEL… Continue

Posted by jaava on April 11, 2009 at 11:28pm

Tribute Show at The Deck as Musical Fraternity Rally Round Saxaphonist Egbert “Eggie” Evans

The “Friends of Eggie” in association with The Deck will be presenting a major evening of fund raising and musical treats as a host of big name Jamaican artistes show their support for Saxophonist Egbert “Eggie” Evans who recently lost a leg to diabetes.

The evening of musical celebration will feature performances by: Fab 5; Freddie McGreggor, Pam Hall; Stranjah Cole; Dean Fraser; Errol Dunkley; Karen Smith; Dwight Pinkney & DP Band; Mickey Hanson & After 6; Desi Jones; Prilly… Continue

Posted by jaava on April 5, 2009 at 5:19am

JAVAA opens Jamaica Music Hall of Fame

Ernest Ranglin

Dr. Olive Lewin

When the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) celebrated its fifth anniversary in July this year, the young organisation "dedicated to the preser… Continue

Posted by jaava on February 1, 2009 at 2:38am

Mission Statement/Whats Happening

JAVAA is an organization dedicated to the preservation of Jamaica’s musical heritage through the protection of the professional and social well-being of our vintage artistes and musicians; adherence to high, creative standards and support of efforts toward ensuring national understanding of the value and importance of Jamaica’s music industry.

WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
Our ultimate aim is to have as members, the vast majority of singers, deejays, musicians, producers, disc jocks and allied personnel who were active participants in the evolution and development of Jamaica’s music from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Although our current membership is largely locally based, we have started making contact with overseas-based performers and the response has been very encouraging.Provision also exists for associate and honorary membership.