Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on January 2. Power to the creative minds
IN THE YEAR 2009:
The first Shaggy and Friends concert is held on the lawns of Jamaica House. The event is the brainchild of reggae superstar Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell to raise funds in aid of the Bustamante Children’s hospital.
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