Bob Marley Awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Courtesy of of Ragga Muffins Productions

On June 22, 2000 it was announced by the Associated Press that Reggae legend Bob Marley will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in the year 2001. Barbara Barabino of Ragga Muffins Productions is the star sponsor and implemented the application process for Bob’s star over 10 years ago. Petitions signed by thousands of fans and letters endorsed by stars such as Lauryn Hill, Ky-Mani Marley, among many others were sent to the committee over the past 10 years. Finally Barbara Barabino was notified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June 21st that Marley will be receiving this long awaited award. The ceremony will be on Bob’s birthday, Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 11:30 A.M. at 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California.  Read more... (518 words + 1 image)

Tribute to Ms. Moodie

The late Ms. Sonia Moodie, wife of record producer/sound system owner Donald “Don One” Moodie, was given a fitting tribute on Saturday June 16, inside the Amazuru Nightclub in New York. Mrs. Moodie who helped a number of recording artistes and performers during her lifetime, died in April 2000. Many of the artistes with whom she was associated with over the years came out in numbers to pay tribute to her on the Don One Productions event, “Tribute to Mrs. Moodie.”  Read more... (449 words)