The Caribbean Elite Group has revealed the highest honors for the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards, celebrating the exceptional contributions of artists to the Caribbean music scene. This year, women have claimed all three prestigious awards. Marcia Griffiths will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Alison Hinds will be honored with the Elite Icon Award, and Cedella Marley will be bestowed with the Legacy Award.
“The recognition of women in this year’s awards underscores the importance of their contributions to our culture and heritage. Their voices are vital to the vibrancy of Caribbean music,” stated the Caribbean Elite Group.
Marcia Griffiths, a legendary artist with a career spanning decades, continues to reach new heights. She is renowned for her critically acclaimed songs “I Shall Sing” and “All My Life,” and holds the record for the highest-selling single by a female reggae singer with her rendition of “Electric Boogie.” Griffiths is also widely recognized as a vocalist for the I-Threes, the backing vocalists for Bob Marley.
Alison Hinds, known as the “Queen of Soca,” has significantly impacted the genre with hit singles like “Fuluma” and “Roll It Gyal.” Her contributions have become ingrained in the DNA of Caribbean carnivals worldwide.
Cedella Marley, a 3x Grammy-winner and philanthropist, continues to enrich Caribbean culture through her music and social responsibility efforts, spanning fashion, arts, and more.
These prestigious honors recognize the unequivocal achievements of these world-renowned and highly acclaimed artists, with more honors set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Caribbean Music Awards celebrates Caribbean culture
Since its inception last year, the Caribbean Music Awards has celebrated the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean and honored the artists who have contributed to its evolution.
At the inaugural 2023 event, Buju Banton received the Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts through the Buju Banton Foundation. Kes honored Trinidadian artist David Rudder with the Elite Calypso Music Award, Carel Pedre saluted the late Mikaben with the Kompa Music Award, and Morgan Heritage led a tribute to Beres Hammond, who received the Elite Icon Award from V.P. Records president Chris Chin. DJ Stephen and Doug E. Fresh honored Machel Montano with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dexta Daps leads the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards nominations with eight outstanding nods. The celebration will culminate in a star-studded event on Thursday, August 29, at King Theatre, where music enthusiasts and industry insiders will come together to honor the extraordinary talents that have graced this prestigious list.
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