REGGAE GENEALOGY

REGGAE GENEALOGY

The Origins, Evolution and Influence of Jamaican Music
REGGAE GENEALOGY

REGGAE GENEALOGY

The Origins, Evolution and Influence of Jamaican Music
REGGAE GENEALOGY

REGGAE GENEALOGY

The Origins, Evolution and Influence of Jamaican Music
REGGAE GENEALOGY

REGGAE GENEALOGY

The Origins, Evolution and Influence of Jamaican Music

Event Date & Time

10th February 2023
from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m
Showtime @ 6:00 p.m

Event Location

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388

(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

Event Date & Time

10th February 2024
from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m
Showtime @ 6:00 p.m

Location

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388

(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

Event Date & Time

10th February 2023
from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m
Showtime @ 6:00 p.m

Location

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388
(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

Event Date & Time

10th February 2023
from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m
Showtime @ 6:00 p.m

Event Location

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388

(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

A UNIQUE MUSICAL HISTORY
CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Something special is coming to the city of Plantation.

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the city of Plantation will host a unique, pioneering musical concert event — Reggae Genealogy. Presented by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this multicultural experience explores, in vibrant imagery, richly informative detail and pulsating sound, the dynamic origins, evolution and influence of Jamaican music.

The Reggae Genealogy showcase traces the early beginnings of popular Jamaican music from before the island’s independence from Britain in 1962 through to the present. Education and entertainment will meld as we reveal how African elements, other non-Jamaican genres, the island’s socio-political environment, and technical innovations shaped the Caribbean’s most prolific and far-reaching musical form. The audiovisual journey will begin with native mento, ska, Nyabinghi, rocksteady, lover’s rock, dub, reggae and dancehall, concluding with an odyssey through Jamaican musical influence on genres such as hip hop, reggaeton, EDM and Afrobeats. The concert will be recorded and made available online and in the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum digital archives.

A UNIQUE MUSICAL HISTORY
CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Something special is coming to the city of Plantation.

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the city of Plantation will host a unique, pioneering musical concert event — Reggae Genealogy. Presented by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this multicultural experience explores, in vibrant imagery, richly informative detail and pulsating sound, the dynamic origins, evolution and influence of Jamaican music.

The Reggae Genealogy showcase traces the early beginnings of popular Jamaican music from before the island’s independence from Britain in 1962 through to the present. Education and entertainment will meld as we reveal how African elements, other non-Jamaican genres, the island’s socio-political environment, and technical innovations shaped the Caribbean’s most prolific and far-reaching musical form. The audiovisual journey will begin with native mento, ska, Nyabinghi, rocksteady, lover’s rock, dub, reggae and dancehall, concluding with an odyssey through Jamaican musical influence on genres such as hip hop, reggaeton, EDM and Afrobeats. The concert will be recorded and made available online and in the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum digital archives.

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Reggae Genealogy tickets make a great holiday gift. Get yours early for the best pricing. Prices will increase the closer we get to the event date so get yours today!

Lineup 2023

As music and history intersect in an entertainment showcase, some of the reggae industry’s most talented performers and knowledgeable personalities will delight, educate and inform. Special guest performers will be announced.

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Lineup 2023

As music and history intersect in an entertainment showcase, some of the reggae industry’s most talented performers and knowledgeable personalities will delight, educate and inform. Special guest performers will be announced.

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Lineup 2023

As music and history intersect in an entertainment showcase, some of the reggae industry’s most talented performers and knowledgeable personalities will delight, educate and inform. Special guest performers will be announced.

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Reggae History

 

The Music of Jamaica

Reggae, and other Jamaican music genres such as ska, rocksteady, dub and dancehall, have spread their seeds and landed on fertile ground all over the world. Reggae music is the voice of Jamaica. Bob Marley is Jamaica’s most famous son because of it, numerous international recording artists have been influenced by it, and it is embraced around the world. But many fans of the genre are not entirely aware of its history and global impact.

Reggae Genealogy will delight and enlighten, telling this story with music, song, video, dance and narration in an immersive showcase for all.

Volunteer

Join a Committee or Volunteer on the Day of the Event!

We need friends to help us with marketing, production, guest experience and more. And, we need greeters, dancers, set up teams and others to ensure this experience is as dynamic and immersive as we imagine.

Check out our signup form and see if there's a role you'd like to play!

Volunteer

Show Details

A live music showcase featuring immersive audiovisual and narrative elements.

  • Food trucks, drinks and vendors.
  • Free pre-showtime tours of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum.
  • Early afternoon videos on large screens showing Jamaican music history.
  • Showcase Act I: The roots of Jamaican music portrayed by live bands, singers, dance performers, narration and archival video.
  • Showcase Act II: The fruits of Jamaican music portrayed by DJs, vocalists, bands, singers, dance performers, narration and contemporary video.

Food, Drinks & Vendors

  • Outside food and beverage will not be allowed inside the venue.
  • Purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and favorites from the Broward Mall food court. 
  • Caribbean menu items and more!
  • Get your Island SPACE and Reggae Genealogy merch.
  • Shop from Broward Mall stores and more right inside the concert venue.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Learn about benefits of sponsorship including pre-event marketing, on site engagement and VIP access.
  • Limited budget? Opt for ad space in our keepsake printed event program.

 

Sponsorship Information

Vendor Opportunities

  • Restaurant and artisan vendors are invited to participate.
  • Limited spaces are available. Reserve your spot now!

 

Vendor Information

Parking

  • Free parking is available in the parking lot at Broward Mall.
  • Follow signage and directions to enter through the south mall entrance on University Drive.

Accomodation

  • Sheraton
  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • Hyatt Place

Check Hotel

Accessibility

  • The facilities are all wheelchair accessible, including restroom availability inside the event and inside the mall. Island SPACE and Broward Mall strive to be inclusive and know their activities and events.

Reggae History

 

The Music of Jamaica

Reggae, and other Jamaican music genres such as ska, rocksteady, dub and dancehall, have spread their seeds and landed on fertile ground all over the world. Reggae music is the voice of Jamaica. Bob Marley is Jamaica’s most famous son because of it, numerous international recording artists have been influenced by it, and it is embraced around the world. But many fans of the genre are not entirely aware of its history and global impact.

Reggae Genealogy will delight and enlighten, telling this story with music, song, video, dance and narration in an immersive showcase for all.

Volunteer

Join a Committee or Volunteer on the Day of the Event!

We need friends to help us with marketing, production, guest experience and more. And, we need greeters, dancers, set up teams and others to ensure this experience is as dynamic and immersive as we imagine.

Check out our signup form and see if there's a role you'd like to play!

Volunteer

Show Details

A live music showcase featuring immersive audiovisual and narrative elements.

  • Food trucks, drinks and vendors.
  • Free pre-showtime tours of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum.
  • Early afternoon videos on large screens showing Jamaican music history.
  • Showcase Act I: The roots of Jamaican music portrayed by live bands, singers, dance performers, narration and archival video.
  • Showcase Act II: The fruits of Jamaican music portrayed by DJs, vocalists, bands, singers, dance performers, narration and contemporary video.

Food, Drinks & Vendors

  • Outside food and beverage will not be allowed inside the venue.
  • Purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and favorites from the Broward Mall food court. 
  • Caribbean menu items and more!
  • Get your Island SPACE and Reggae Genealogy merch.
  • Shop from Broward Mall stores and more right inside the concert venue.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Learn about benefits of sponsorship including pre-event marketing, on site engagement and VIP access.
  • Limited budget? Opt for ad space in our keepsake printed event program.

 

Sponsorship Information

Vendor Opportunities

  • Restaurant and artisan vendors are invited to participate.
  • Limited spaces are available. Reserve your spot now!

 

Vendor Information

Parking

  • Free parking is available in the parking lot at Broward Mall.
  • Follow signage and directions to enter through the south mall entrance on University Drive.

Accomodation

  • Sheraton
  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • Hyatt Place

Check Hotel

Accessibility

  • The facilities are all wheelchair accessible, including restroom availability inside the event and inside the mall. Island SPACE and Broward Mall strive to be inclusive and know their activities and events.

Island SPACE

Island SPACE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of arts, culture, history and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora community. The organization produces events, and supports independent artists, organizations and groups who deliver high-level presentations, in various art forms.

Island SPACE

Island SPACE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of arts, culture, history and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora community. The organization produces events, and supports independent artists, organizations and groups who deliver high-level presentations, in various art forms.

Contact Us

954-999-0989

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388
(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

museum@islandspacefl.org

Contact Us

954-999-0989

Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33388
(Northeast parking lot near Broward Blvd. and University Drive)

museum@islandspacefl.org

Questions?

Questions?