Third World, Ken Boothe, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Coco Tea and Fab 5 are among the reggae music luminaries confirmed for the opening night of the 2013 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Thursday, January 24 at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium. Other stalwarts in the star-studded line-up of reggae’s finest artistes include Leroy Sibbles, Ernie Smith, Pluto Shervington and Eric Donaldson. Admiral Bailey, Lovindeer, Nadine Sutherland, Alaine, Rootz Underground, LUST and Di Blueprint Band will also set the venue alight with their talents.

Third World (File Photo)

Ken Boothe (FIle Photo)

Coco Tea (File Photo)

The Festival joins Third World in celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary, and also joins Ken Boothe in celebrating his 50th anniversary in the music business. The opening night line-up represents various eras and generations of reggae music from the 1970’s to the present.

Chaka Demus and Pliers (File Photo)

Pluto Shervington (File Photo)

LUST (File Photo)

Alaine (Contributed)

Di Blueprint Band - winners of the 2012 Global Battle of the Bands competition in London.

Rootz Underground