Some of Jamaica\u2019s most popular and influential artists will come together at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood in the new year to raise money for Hurricane Melissa disaster relief.<\/p>\n
The Stay Strong Jamaica benefit concert on Jan. 2 will feature performances by Shaggy, Julian Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Inner Circle, Third World, The Wailers and Wayne Wonder, among others.<\/p>\n
All net proceeds from the concert will go to the designated beneficiary from the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, Jamaica\u2019s Promise<\/a>, which is providing housing, infrastructure repair and humanitarian aid to those affected by the Category 5 hurricane that hit the island on Oct. 28<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cStay Strong Jamaica represents the extraordinary spirit of our people and the unwavering support of our global community,\u201d Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said in a statement. \u201cGiven the magnitude of the damage, there is little doubt that it will be a long and arduous journey. But together we will rebuild stronger than before.\u201d<\/p>\n Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are available, starting at $67.20, at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other acts on the bill include Ernie Smith, I-Octane, Etana, Teejay, Shuga, Mykal Rose, Ed Robinson, Chalice, and Brick & Lace. Doors open at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Olivia \u201cBabsy\u201d Grange, Jamaican minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, said reggae music is \u201cthe bridge to take us over troubled waters.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis concert is more than a fundraising effort.\u00a0 It is a reminder of the resilience of our culture and the unity of our diaspora,\u201d Grange said.<\/p>\n For more information, visit JaPromise.org<\/a> and MyHRL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at\u00a0bcrandell@sunsentinel.com<\/a>. Follow on\u00a0IG: @BenCrandell<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t