Celebrates Stone Love Movement 50th anniversary of sound system culture

The city of Miramar in Florida will toast Jamaica’s sound system culture at its Jamaica 60th pre-Independence Day Fete on August 5, from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am at the Miramar Multi-Service Complex located at 6700 Miramar Parkway.

The event will be hosted by City Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, who is Jamaican, with the celebrity guest being noted dancehall selector ‘Geefus’ from Stone Love Movement, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary of sound system culture and entertainment to the world. The southern Broward County city is home to hundreds of Jamaicans and is celebrating its appreciation of Jamaica’s sound clash culture.

This tradition traces its roots back to 1950s Jamaica when systems like Tom the Great Sebastian and Duke Reid’s the Trojan clashed in Kingston.

For decades, sound systems would travel far and wide to champion their crew and ‘kill’ their opponents, notably with dub-plates courtesy of some of the most gifted voices in reggae and dancehall.

The pre-Independence Day Fete is free for everyone to come and enjoy. Food, drinks and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Music provided by I-Star Sound System, along with DJ X-Quad, Mickey-D Xpress, DJ Agent Movement and more.

Commenting on the event, Davis remarked: “As a proud Jamaican, I am honoured to present this Independence Day Fete to my Miramar community, my fellow Jamaicans and those who want to learn more about the Jamaican culture. This event signifies our rich heritage and reminds us of our dynamic cultural upbringing. I welcome everyone to join me at this celebration.”