The Next Big Things Head to JAMBANA™ One World Festival Thanks to VP Records!

TORONTO - July 16, 2015 - PRLog -- Two of Reggae’s hottest rising stars who have been dubbed ‘the next big thing’ are headed to JAMBANA™ One World Festival thanks to VP Records!

Ikaya and Dalton Harris are two voices whose music has been blazing on radio airwaves around the world for the past year.  Ikaya’s hit song “Ugly Girl,” which was included on VP Records Reggae Gold, 2015, and Dalton Harris’s “You Will Know” (a Stevie Wonder cover) established both artists as performers who not only have the look, but the depth of vocal range and taste  to compliment their looks.  Both artists have been dubbed the next big thing, and as a special treat to fans attending JAMBANA™ One World Festival, both Ikaya and Dalton Harris will be performing this year.  Complimenting Ikaya and Dalton Harris will be the smooth sounds of Iley Dread whose song “Lover’s Holiday” gained him international attention.  All three performances are thanks to VP Records.

“Jones and Jones are known to produce some of the most widely recognized events in Canada, so we felt that this would be the perfect place for both Ikaya and Dalton Harris to get to know their Canadian fans.  JAMBANA™ One World Festival is known around the world for being festive and a great platform, so these brilliant performers have to be there.  Iley Dread is a hometown favorite so you know him taking the stage is a must!” said Chris Chin, President of VP Records.

Denise Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of JAMBANA™ One World Festival adds “we look forward to welcoming Ikaya, Dalton Harris and Iley Dread to our festival.  This will be Ikaya and Dalton’s first appearance on a major stage in Canada, and we know the fans are going to give them a lot of Canadian love!  Iley has a strong fan base who will be happy to see and hear him, and that’s the JAMBANA™ way!”

When reached at Penthouse Recording Studios in Jamaica, both Ikaya and Dalton Harris were excited to confirm the news about their performance at JAMBANA One World Festival.  “This will be our first festival in Canada” said Dalton “and we are really excited about it!  “We have heard so much about the festival, and having satellite TV, were able to see the ads on Global TV so we can’t wait to perform for all those people” added Ikaya!

In addition to the additional performances, VP Records is generously sharing the VP 50 Years of Reggae Music art installation which is a celebration of the journey of great Jamaican popular music.  The 40 ft by 20 ft installation is curated by Michael Thompson aka FREESTYLE and includes a comprehensive map that outlines the impact of Reggae in each continent around the world, including Canada!

The 7^th annual JAMBANA™ One World Festival, presented by Jones & Jones Productions Ltd, sees a fusion of world cultures at the Markham Fair Grounds on Sunday August 2^nd and Monday August 3^rd, 2015.  The Festival runs from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm both days.  This year’s festival is supported by long-time television partner, Global Toronto and new addition for 2015, the Toronto Sun.

Over 2 days, friends and families enjoy the best in music and entertainment from artists such as Alison Hinds, Kabaka Pyramid, four time JUNO Award winner Exco Levi, Australian born artist Nattali Rize & Notis, Ernie Smith, Nana McLean and Majah Hype to name a few acts.  Patrons also have a host of Pavilions to visit such as the food village, children’s village, health village, education village, VIP village, domino village, Travel & Trade village, and Global village.

This years festival will be covered by JAMABA™ One World Festival’s official sponsors Global Toronto (TV) and the Toronto Sun (Newspaper).

Located at the Markham Fair Grounds, 10801 McCowan Road (30 minutes north of Toronto), the venue offers free parking, plus 300,000 square feet of space.

For more information about the festival, visit the online portal, www.JAMBANA.com