Fun in the Son
Fun in the Son,also known asBest Dressed Fun in the Son,is an annualgospel musicfestival held inJamaica.
History
[edit]First held in March 2002 as a free event, it was originally staged at King's House and Heroes Circle inKingston.[1][2]It became a three-week festival and moved toKingstonin 2005.[3]It is organised byTommy CowanandCarlene Davis's Glory Music organisation.[1]Cowan described the aim of the festival as to "win this generation for Christ".[4]
The event attracted sponsorship from the Jamaican Broilers Group and was renamed 'Best Dressed Fun in the Son', a reference to the group's Best Dressed Chicken brand.[1]In 2012 Fun in the Son was staged atNational Heroes Parkin Kingston, one of the official events held as part of the celebrations of Jamaica's 50 years of independence.[3][5]An event was also held inHaitiin 2013, and an Autumn tour of schools in Jamaica took place that year.[6]
As well as musical performances, the event includes religious ministry and expanded to include fairground rides and other attractions.[1]The 2014 event is to feature extreme sports, football, marching bands, and a Gospel jazz concert.[4][7]
In 2014 the event will be staged in July at the Jamworld Entertainment Complex inPortmore,St. Catherine.[1]
Headline artists over the years have includedPapa San,Carlene Davis,Kirk Franklin,andGoddy Goddy.[1][3]Other artists to perform includeLieutenant Stitchie,Prodigal Son,The Grace Thrillers,Hezekiah Walker,andRon Kenoly.[2]
References
[edit]- ^abcdef"Fun in the Son moves to Jamworld",Jamaica Observer,19 February 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014
- ^abDiouf, Mamadou & Nwankwo, Ifeoma Kiddoe (eds.) (2010)Rhythms of the Afro-Atlantic World: Rituals and Remembrances,University of Michigan Press,ISBN978-0472070961,p. 50
- ^abc"Kirk Franklin To Headline Fun In The Son 2012",Jamaica Gleaner,26 June 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2014
- ^ab"Churches Take To The Streets In Support Of Fun In The Son",Jamaica Gleaner,25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014
- ^"Fun In The Son Changes Date, Venue",Jamaica Gleaner,24 May 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2014
- ^"Fun in the Son school tour starts Monday",Jamaica Observer,27 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2014
- ^"Jamworld to host Fun in the SonArchived25 May 2014 at theWayback Machine",Jamaica Star,27 February 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014