Reggae Artist Laza Morgan Named Musical Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON - June 15, 2013 - PRLog -- (WASHINGTON, DC)  The Institute for Caribbean Studies (ICS) led by Dr. Claire Nelson has announced its selection of Jamaican-American reggae artist Laza Morgan as Musical Ambassador for National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM).  As NCAHM Musical  Ambassador Laza will help spread the word to a younger audience that June is Caribbean American Heritage Month.  He will also serve as a role model to other young Caribbean American musicians and artists.

Laza Morgan is the son of acclaimed Jamaican music legend and hit maker, reggae singer Denroy Morgan.  Laza was born into the Morgan Heritage Family Dynasty of reggae music and has been surrounded by music his entire life. Laza grew up in Brooklyn, NY, attended school in Springfield, MA and lived in a distinctly Jamaican household.  

This year the NCAHM Musical Ambassador Program is being managed through RedCarpetShelley.com who has signed on as a National Media Partner.  RedCarpetShelley.com is fast becoming the mecca for Caribbean Entertainment news.

ABOUT LAZA MORGAN

Laza Morgan, a Jamerican  reggae singer and rapper, is the son of reggae musician and artist Denroy Morgan and sibling to renowned roots reggae group Morgan Heritage.  He is best known for his single "This Girl" which was featured on Disney's Step Up 3D and his hit single "One by One" featuring Jamaican dancehall sensation  Mavado.  which topped the Jamaican Reggae Singles Chart.  Laza is set to be back on the road for Summer 2013 to do a Europe tour, promotions for his new single "All that she wants" and to release an album in Europe and Asia. "All That She Wants" is already on rotation on the biggest radio stations in Europe. Laza plans to now bring back the energy and success of the song and release it to the US and Caribbean markets this summer. Just like he did it with "One by One", there is no doubt he can do it again with "All that she Wants".   For more information on Laza Morgan visit www.LazaWerks.com.

To book Laza Morgan for your NCAHM events or for interviews and appearances, please contact us at icsdcorg@gmail.com or media@redcarpetshelley.com

ABOUT INSTITUTE OF CARIBBEAN STUDIES

The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) is a non-partisan, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization established in 1993 dedicated to education, advocacy and action on issues impacting Caribbean Americans.

The Institute provides a forum for the public and private sector, the non-government organization community, scholars and others interested in promoting a dialogue.  ICS also assists in the execution of actions that result from that dialogue.  For more information visit http://www.icsdc.org