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Karl Young Lecture and Expo A Success

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Persons from all walks of life converged in Irie FM’s Courtyard in Ocho Rios St. Ann on Sunday, to celebrate the life and work of Karl Young.

Captain Horace Burrell who delivered the Karl Young lecture, described the founder of IRIE and ZIP 103FM as an extraordinary human being.

Meanwhile, Tarrus riley, Dean Fraser and the black soil band delivered a feel good performance, Richie Spice who was not billed for the event blessed the place, Prophecy, Droop Lion, Guiney Pepper, Profi and the Niyahbinghi drummers all had the massive grooving.

Some industry players in the midst were Popcaan, Iba Mahr, Richie Loops, Snatcha Lion and BigYard CEO Robert Livingston among others.  

The Karl Young Lecture and Expo showcased businesses owned by Mr. Young including Boonoonoonoos, Pineapple Penthouse, White River Reggae Bash, Grove Music and Recording Studio, Strand Bakery and the Kontiki restaurant.

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About IRIE FM

The station officially went on air on August 1, 1990. Reggae in the morning, Reggae in the evening, Reggae in the night was the cry. Critics said it was impossible to sustain a 24-hour Reggae music station. In fact, so strong was the impact, it proved that this format was something the Jamaican public yearned for. The 'little station that could' got all media houses in Jamaica to stand up and take note.

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