Third World honoured in Canada
REGGAE ambassadors, Third World, which is celebrating a milestone anniversary, has received yet another honour while performing at the Montreal International Reggae Festival in Canada.
The International Year for People of African Descent, in remembrance of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and its abolition, The Black Coalition of Quebec and the Round Table on Black History Month presented an award to Third World Band for their outstanding contribution.
“We thank the Black Coalition of Quebec and the Round Table on Black History Month for the prestigious award. It is always a great feeling when we are not only recognised for the work that we do but also to know that our music has such a significant impact,” remarked the band’s bass player Richard Daley.
In its 8th year, the Montreal International Reggae Festival boasted an impressive line-up of artistes who have graced their stage. With the theme United Against Violence,” this year’s line-up included Gyptian, Jahvinci, Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond and Third World.
According to reports out of Quebec, last Sunday, the view from the stage was not that of a sea of faces of anticipated fans, but rather the tops of umbrellas and rain coats. “It is always amazing to us what great lengths fans go through to come out and see us perform. And this is not something we take for granted,” states Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore. The rainy and windy weather was no match for the reggae ambassadors who kept the audience dancing the entire ninety-minute set.
The Quays of The Old Port came alive when the band opened with Spirits Lives from their new album Patriots. They followed up with Sense of Purpose, 96 Degrees (Second Generation), Reggae Ambassadors, Now That We’ve Found Love, Try Jah Love, among others. Fans were delighted when the band paid homage to the late Gregory Isaacs, who is also featured on the group’s album. As part of their tribute, the band performed Front Door and Rumours.
The band continues their tour with performances in Atlanta on September 4, Australia on September 10, Fiji on September 16 and 17, Dominica on October 29 and Los Angeles on November 16.
