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Rainy weather and cold temps did not put a damper on the 28th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards, IRAWMA, which took place at the state-of-the-art York College Performing Arts Centre in Queens, New York on Sunday.
For the duration of the show the audience was entertained by exciting performances from some of the top names in Caribbean music, including Tarrus Riley, Calypso Rose, Beenie Man, Machel Montano, Alison Hinds, Tony Rebel, D'Angel, Gramps Morgan, Duane Stephenson and Bar-Bee, all backed by the Dean Fraser Band.
The awards presentation saw some funny moments as fans screamed their choices and awardees teased each other. Beres Hammond, Mavado, Machel Montano, Queen Ifrica and Etana all walked away with two trophies each. Tarrus Riley won Best Male Vocalist, Beenie Man took away the Best Male Deejay prize, Alison Hinds scored Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer, Stephen McGregor nabbed Producer of the Year, and Shaggy was honoured with the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award.
North America's premier reggae festival - IrieJamboree - won the award for Concert of the Year, beating Best of The Best (Miami); A Moment In Time (Jamaica); Reggae Summerjam (Germany) and Reggae Sumfest (Jamaica) for the top prize.
"We are elated to be honoured again in our 6th year, particularly given the speed with which the festival has developed into North America's premier reggae festival," said Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Media, co-producers of Irie Jamboree, soon after accepting the award on stage.
Also recognised at the IRAWMA were Owen Dalhouse, veteran DJ Brigadier Jerry, rapper Heavy D and Irie Jam Radio host Roy "DJ Roy" Walter who were honoured for their contributions to the entertainment industry.
"I first want to extend a note of thanks to each and everyone for your hard work," stated Ephraim Martin, president of Martin's International & Associates and producer of the IRAWMA. "I value and appreciate all of your hard work and effort in making the 28th IRAWMA a success." As the curtains closed on the 28th IRAWMA, everyone present at the awards applauded, paying respect to one of the longest- running awards ceremony in the world that honours reggae and world beat music.
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2009 IRAWMA Winners
Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
Recording Artiste of the Year
Best Male Vocalist
Best Female Vocalist
Best Song
Best Album
Best Crossover Song
Best Gospel Song
Best Female DJ/Rapper
Best Male DJ/Rapper
Best New Entertainer
Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer
Best Reggaeton Entertainer
Best Latin Entertainer
Best Compas Entertainer
Best African Entertainer
Best Soukous Entertainer
Best Hip Hop/R&B Entertainer
Outstanding Contribution to World Music
Most Outstanding Stage Personality
Best Music Video
Best Poet
Most Educational Entertainer
Most Outstanding Show Band
Most Consistent Entertainer
Most Promising Entertainer
Most Improved Entertainer
Best Instrumentalist
Best Backing Band
Most Popular Selector
Concert of the Year
Promoter of the Year
Producer of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Award for Spiritual Service through Music
Community Service Award
Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award
Best Song in Tribute to Barack Obama
SPECIAL: Int'l Reggae & World Music Hall of Fame/Lifetime Inductee
SPECIAL: Master of the Caribbean Award
SPECIAL: Martin's International/Inter-Culture Award of Honour
SPECIAL: Award for Contributions to Music, Arts & Culture
SPECIAL: Producer's "Respect" Award -Usain Bolt
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