The much-anticipated Lauderhill Performing Arts Center has finally opened, set to premiere its first concert with the upcoming Caribbean Musical Showcase, on March 5 at 8 p.m.
The show stars the iconic “Reggae Ambassadors” Third World, the “Queen of Soca” Alison Hinds, and calypso singer/songwriter David Rudder.
Third World is one of the longest lived reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica’s most popular crossover acts among international audiences, mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap. As undisputed Soca Queen, Allison Hinds has been wooing audiences her powerful, emotional vocals and high-energy live shows. And Trinidad Calypsonian David Rudder will be inspiring music fans to “Rally ‘Round the West Indies” with his irresistible melodies.
Caribbean Musical Showcase is just one of the many hot acts schedule for Lauderhill’s new premiere performance space. On March 19, the hit, explosive percussion show STOMP opens, with the eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Then for music fans nostalgic for good old 90’s jams, the Center will feature legendary boy band, Boyz II Men, with none other than special guest En Vogue, on April 23.
