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The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will celebrate its 30^{th<\/sup> year on May 28th<\/sup>, 2011 at the National Academy of the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad.\u00a0 Founded by entrepreneur, publisher and TV personality Ephraim M. Martin, the IRAWMA is considered to be the only awards show to recognize the contributions of Caribbean and world music for over 30 years.\u00a0 This year\u2019s awards show will be followed by a grand concert, celebrating the nominees and winners on May 29th<\/sup>, 2011 at the Queens Park Savanna titled \u2018Reggae Meets Soca and Chutney.\u201d<\/p>\n}

While performances for the event are yet to be announced, this year\u2019s nominees represent some of the hottest artists in all genres of music in the Caribbean, Latin America and African Diaspora.\u00a0 Some other notable nominees at this year\u2019s event include, Trinidad\u2019s 2011 Soca Monarch and Road Monarch champion Machel Montano, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure, Gramps Morgan, Queen Afrika, Reggae sensation Sly and Robbie, JW and Blaze, Shakira, Daddy Yankee and many more.<\/p>\n

Past nominees, winners and award recipients have included Sean Paul, Jamie Foxx, Mamedou Diabte, Wyclef Jean, India Irie, Enrique Iglesias, Alison Hinds, Awilo Longamba and Bennie Man, just to name a few. \u00a0While previous IRAWMAs have been held in some of the world\u2019s most famous cities, including New York, Miami, Atlanta and Montego Bay, this year\u2019s award is expected to reach a wider international audience, with its broadcast on major TV networks MTV and BET.<\/p>\n

Make sure to check your local TV listing for this year\u2019s awards show and check back with the Orijin community for updates on this year\u2019s performances and winners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) will celebrate its 30th year on May 28th, 2011 at the National Academy of the Performing Arts
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