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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN class=TopStory>Remembering the 'Crown Prince' at 50</SPAN>
<SPAN class=Subheadline></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
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<P class=StoryText align=justify>Tomorrow, February 1, the song Children Of Israel by the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown (who would have turned 50 on that date) will be brought into sharper focus as it takes on greater significance.<P class=StoryText align=justify>On that occasion, The Dennis Brown Trust, along with several organisations, will host a health fair and outreach programme at the late singer's alma mater, Central Branch All-Age School, to assist children at risk. The trust currently provides school supplies on a yearly basis as well as sponsors the school feeding programme and supports the school's overall initiatives. This year, the annual Dennis Emmanuel Brown Bursary also provided academic scholarships for 25 students.<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=330 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>The late Dennis Brown, known as the Crown Prince of Reggae. </SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>"Basically, we're going to concentrate on outreach. Something that can benefit the schoolchildren and something that can benefit their parents," chairperson for the Dennis Brown Trust Joan Higgins, told the Observer.<P class=StoryText align=justify>She said the principal of the school has always been seeking counselling for grieving children, because their location is prone to crime and violence and the experiences that they are faced with on an everyday basis.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"So this year, the Dennis Brown Trust in collaboration with a number of organisations, including Caribbean Graduate School of Theology and The Panos Institute Caribbean, has developed a programme to assist these children who have been identified as at risk due to stress, anxiety and/or grief, that may need therapy and to try and modify their behavioural problems," Higgins explained.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"So that's what is going to happen in Jamaica alongside the usual Kool 97FM sixteen-hour marathon during which we'll be giving away prizes and surprises, and Daddy Ernie from Choice FM will be flying in for that," she added.<P class=StoryText align=justify>For the past three years, Dennis Brown's annual birthday celebration has captured the attention and participation of local and international media houses, including the BBC and Choice FM in London.<P class=StoryText align=justify>This year, Kool 97FM offers sixteen hours of Dennis Brown's most well-known hits from his vast catalogue of reggae classics. Popular Choice FM disc jockey, Daddy Ernie will once again journey to Jamaica for participation in this special occasion. In addition, Higgins said, the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) will stage a special event, and Merritone will dedicate its regular Thursday night oldies session in honour of the Crown Prince.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The Maxs in Brixton, England, David Rodigan, another well-known British reggae enthusiast famous for his collection and selection, will host a session there. "Also, I know the deejays on the pirate radio stations in Britain will be doing their thing, because they always remember D Brown," Higgins said, while adding, "Of course we're going to have our radio marathon across Europe, not only England.<P class=StoryText align=justify>But in France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg and Northern Africa as well. Because Greensleeves (Records) marketing department, they take care of that. Then across America, we'll be doing 300 radio stations, including XM Satellite and Sirius that
<SPAN class=Subheadline></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<P class=StoryText align=justify>Tomorrow, February 1, the song Children Of Israel by the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown (who would have turned 50 on that date) will be brought into sharper focus as it takes on greater significance.<P class=StoryText align=justify>On that occasion, The Dennis Brown Trust, along with several organisations, will host a health fair and outreach programme at the late singer's alma mater, Central Branch All-Age School, to assist children at risk. The trust currently provides school supplies on a yearly basis as well as sponsors the school feeding programme and supports the school's overall initiatives. This year, the annual Dennis Emmanuel Brown Bursary also provided academic scholarships for 25 students.<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=330 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>The late Dennis Brown, known as the Crown Prince of Reggae. </SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>"Basically, we're going to concentrate on outreach. Something that can benefit the schoolchildren and something that can benefit their parents," chairperson for the Dennis Brown Trust Joan Higgins, told the Observer.<P class=StoryText align=justify>She said the principal of the school has always been seeking counselling for grieving children, because their location is prone to crime and violence and the experiences that they are faced with on an everyday basis.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"So this year, the Dennis Brown Trust in collaboration with a number of organisations, including Caribbean Graduate School of Theology and The Panos Institute Caribbean, has developed a programme to assist these children who have been identified as at risk due to stress, anxiety and/or grief, that may need therapy and to try and modify their behavioural problems," Higgins explained.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"So that's what is going to happen in Jamaica alongside the usual Kool 97FM sixteen-hour marathon during which we'll be giving away prizes and surprises, and Daddy Ernie from Choice FM will be flying in for that," she added.<P class=StoryText align=justify>For the past three years, Dennis Brown's annual birthday celebration has captured the attention and participation of local and international media houses, including the BBC and Choice FM in London.<P class=StoryText align=justify>This year, Kool 97FM offers sixteen hours of Dennis Brown's most well-known hits from his vast catalogue of reggae classics. Popular Choice FM disc jockey, Daddy Ernie will once again journey to Jamaica for participation in this special occasion. In addition, Higgins said, the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) will stage a special event, and Merritone will dedicate its regular Thursday night oldies session in honour of the Crown Prince.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The Maxs in Brixton, England, David Rodigan, another well-known British reggae enthusiast famous for his collection and selection, will host a session there. "Also, I know the deejays on the pirate radio stations in Britain will be doing their thing, because they always remember D Brown," Higgins said, while adding, "Of course we're going to have our radio marathon across Europe, not only England.<P class=StoryText align=justify>But in France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg and Northern Africa as well. Because Greensleeves (Records) marketing department, they take care of that. Then across America, we'll be doing 300 radio stations, including XM Satellite and Sirius that