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Jamaican songwriter Minna LaFortune promotes upcoming debut EP, “Dance with Me” Volume 1

By Micaiah Morgan··1 min read
Jamaican songwriter Minna LaFortune promotes upcoming debut EP, “Dance with Me” Volume 1
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  • </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">LaFortune </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">migrated to the United States US at the age of 30 and is a retired professional now following her lifelong dream to be a singer and recording artiste.
  • </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">She is also a chef, poet, and playwright, whose love for music was inspired by her parents.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">She began her voice training as a high school student in Jamaica, as she dreamt of singing in opera and performing jazz songs.
  • However, she expressed that her recent venture into singing reggae has been fun, joyful, and exciting.
  • </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">“Because of this experience, I decided to write the song ‘Dream Big’.
  • I now believe everyone should dream big and follow their dreams!

Minna LaFortune, a Jamaican-born singer-songwriter who blends Reggae, Soca, Ska, Dancehall, and hip-hop influences to create uplifting and inspiring songs is promoting her upcoming debut EP  “Dance with Me” Volume 1.

The debut EP is promised to be the perfect gift for loved ones, whether it be Father’s Day, a birthday, or an anniversary celebration.

“Dance with Me” Volume 1 features 10 original tracks that celebrate love, nature, and dance is a digital release that showcases her versatility and range.

LaFortune migrated to the United States US at the age of 30 and is a retired professional now following her lifelong dream to be a singer and recording artiste.

She is also a chef, poet, and playwright, whose love for music was inspired by her parents.

She began her voice training as a high school student in Jamaica, as she dreamt of singing in opera and performing jazz songs. However, she expressed that her recent venture into singing reggae has been fun, joyful, and exciting.

“Because of this experience, I decided to write the song  ‘Dream Big’.  I  now believe everyone should dream big and follow their dreams! It’s the only way to true self-fulfillment and happiness,” she says.

The Jill of all trades is also the co-founder and President of the Society for the Advancement of the Caribbean Diaspora (SACD) and the founder/ director of  The  African American Caribbean Singers (1992-2003) ( Afro Carib-A singers).

Her debut EP, “Dance with Me” Volume 1 CD can be pre-ordered at www.minnalafortune.com.

It will be available on all online music platforms as of June 15, 2023.

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