How we started

The birth of the idea of JAVAA took place at the funeral of popular comedic deejay “Scotty” when it was pointed out that these sad occasions seemed to be the only times that the pioneers of our music meet.

A decision was taken, there and then, that this was an undesirable situation, moreso, because this early generation of Jamaica’s music faternity had enjoyed wonderful fellowship and was something of a “brotherhood”.

The idea was not allowed to die and within days, the wheels for the establishment of the Association were set in motion.

In an amazingly smooth flow of events, premises to house our headquarters were identified, contact was made with a wide cross-section of prospective members, a Steering Committee was established and JAVAA was born.
 

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August 25, 2006
JAVAA Jammin' continues this Friday
Boris Gardiner, Dwight Pinkney, DiMario McDowell, Earl 'Heptones' Morgan and Bongo...  read more»

October 23, 2005
Ras Mandito no Johnny Reggae come lately
THREE FRIDAYS ago, at the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) tribute... read more»

October 3, 2005
JAVAA celebrates legendary labels
ON FRIDAY night the third try proved to be the charm for the celebration of the legendary Studio...            read more»

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