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Jailhouse rock
International reggae artisteShaggy had the inmates’undivided attention at theTower Street AdultCorrectional Facility.(PHOTOS: KARL MCLARTY)
Entertainment
May 6, 2013

Jailhouse rock

INMATES at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre otherwise known as General Penitentiary in Central Kingston were treated to a live performance from Grammy-winning entertainer Shaggy.

The recording artiste, in association with the Department of Correctional Services and the Art of Living Foundation, did not only entertain but offered solace to the wards.

Also part of the entertainment package were comedians Ity and Fancy Kat, musicians Sly and Robbie, recording artiste Tony Gold, Jimmy Cozier and Aisha Davis.

 

 

 

 

 

Recording artiste Shaggy (right) inconversation with Peter Bunting, Minister ofNational Security, at the Tower Street AdultCorrectional Centre aka General Penitentiaryin Central Kingston on Thursday.
Recordingartiste/producerJimmy Cozierbelts out thenotes to one ofhis songs.
Comedians Ity and Fancy Kat brought laughter to the event.
Sly Dunbar of the duo Sly and Robbie providing the beats.
Veteran bass guitarist Robbie Shakespeare.
Keyboardist Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden in performance.

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