Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Wednesday, April 10th, 2013) – As voting to select the winners in the 32nd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) ended on Wednesday, (April 10) some of the performers for the glamorous awards presentation and show, set for May 4, were announced at the event’s Press launch hosted by VP Records at Finger Lickin’ Restaurant and Bakery in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Among those announced to perform at the awards show are Top nominee Mr. Vegas (6 nominations), Romain Virgo and Calypso Rose (2 nominations each), Half Pint, Richie Stephens, Macka Diamond, African Soukous Star, Top One-Frisson, Mutabaruka, and Haitian/Compas emerging star J-Beatz. South Florida’s rising stars and also nominees, Sons of Mystro, as well as three of Gospel’s popular performers, veteran Rev. Dr. Norris Weir, Second Chance and Jonathan Laurince and True Worshipper will bless the stage in song. Additional entertainers will be announced once they are confirmed, which will only enhance the glitz and glamour of the awards show, which will be hosted by Freddie McGregor and Etana.

IRAWMA’s last Florida staging was in 1993, but after years of requests by fans in South Florida, IRAWMA will make its grand return to the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, in Coral Springs, just 20 minutes west of Ft. Lauderdale, on Saturday, May 4th. The exciting evening begins with the celebrity red carpet arrival and reception starting at 6:00pm, followed by an electrifying awards ceremony at 8:00pm.

This year’s IRAWMA is dedicated to Health Awareness and some 200 reggae and world music industry individuals, groups and others were nominated in 40 categories for their accomplishments and contribution. Lifetime/Hall of Famer awards will be presented to Derrick “Ducky” Simpson – Black Uhuru, Denver “JAMUSA” Silvera, The Honorable Edward Seaga, Lloyd Campbell of Joe Frasier Records and Inner Circle.

Martin’s International-IRAWMA Award of Honor will be presented to producer Donovan Germain, event marketing specialist C. “Eddy” Edwards, controversial radio host Bevan “Duke of Earle” Earle and promoter Arthur Lugisse. The recipients for the South Florida Special Award for Extra-Ordinary Contribution to the music industry are: Willie Lindo, Vonnie McGowan, and Winsome “Lady C” Charlton.

Advance admission tickets are available online at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com, and www.irawma.com. Tickets can also be purchased at VP Records and Brawta Caribbean Cuisine in Miramar, and Reggae and Things in Coral Springs, Florida.

Sponsors of this year IRAWMA’s include: VP Records, JAMRUSS Productions, Golden Krust, Double Tree by Hilton- Sawgrass Mills Hotel, Riddims Marketing Inc., National Weekly, NMC-Blossom Levy, JAMUSA, Hi Class Promotions, Love Doc, Duke of Earle, Reggae and Things, Brawta Caribbean Cuisine, Dawn Marie and the Wiz, Events R’ Us, International Sound and Film Production-King Sporty, Insurance Brokers Inc., Danzerz Blvd, Portland Curry Festival, One Stop Studio, Princess PM Productions and Whiz Communications.

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The mission of the International Reggae and World Music Awards, established in 1982, is to acknowledge and honor the accomplishments and contributions of the artists in the categories of Reggae and World Music. Also to focus on health issues that are affecting the industry and the world.

IRAWMA’s list of award winners includes the biggest and brightest stars in the world music industry, plus those outside of the genre, who have been given Special Awards. Past awardees include: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Shaggy, UB40, Ziggy Marley, Kymani Marley, Stephen Marley, Harry Belafonte, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Lionel Richie, Eddy Grant, Billy Ocean, Machel Montano, Bono and Tina Turner.

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