Sunday, July 27, 2008 - Events

Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, and Oliver For NYC
Jul 27, 2008 all day
Location: Roy Wilkins Park,
Description: Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Oliver For NYC International Food Festival, July 27, 2008, New York Caribbean music legend Byron Lee, the first Jamaican band leader to achieve an international following will perform with his band the Drangonaires at the International Food Festival - 'Yam Jam' - on Sunday, July 27 2008 at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. Formed in 1956 and playing a big band-ska sound, Bryon Lee and the Dragonaries got their big break playing songs on the soundtrack of the first James Bond film Dr. No, where they also appeared in the scene at Pussfeller's club. He has also had a long association with soca, releasing some of the biggest songs in the genre. In 1990, his long time dream became a reality with the launching of Jamaica Carnival, which has grown to become one of the biggest events in the Caribbean. He has dabbled in dancehall music, playing a crucial role as producer and musician. Lee also had success as a promoter and owner of the Dynamic Sounds label, whi
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