Festival Brings Jamaican Rhythm to UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2011) – Feel the music at Wildcat Rhythm Reggae Festival, a cultural celebration of the popular rhythmic musical style from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Sept. 8, in the Student Center Harris Grand Ballroom. This event is free and sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Jamaican culture represents a rich blend of cultural traditions from dance, art, music, theater and craftsmanship. It is the sound track that sets the history and struggle of the Rasta people, and of all Jamaicans, to music.
The Wildcat Rhythm Reggae Festival will feature a live band playing traditional reggae music and a music show featuring Rastafarian artist Seefari. Booths will be set up for guests to sample authentic Jamaican food, hair braiding or create some sand and bubble art. A professional dance instructor also will be there to teach a few Caribbean steps.
“The Wildcat Rhythm Reggae festival is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the school year with music, dancing and food,” said Alli Sehon, director of SAB Multicultural Affairs committee.
Each semester the Multicultural Affairs committee highlights a different culture. An event brings that culture to the forefront in an engaging way that aims to be educating, entertaining and enriching.
The Student Activities Board brings more than 100 entertaining, educational and enriching programs that are reflective of contemporary issues and trends to the University of Kentucky annually. These programs are designed to enhance the college experience for students, faculty, staff and the greater Lexington community.
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