Mission Statement

JAVAA is an organization dedicated to the preservation of Jamaica’s musical heritage through the protection of the professional and social well-being of our vintage artistes and musicians; adherence to high, creative standards; and support of efforts toward ensuring national understanding of the value and importance of Jamaica’s music industry

 

Our Objectives

JAVAA, an Association of Artistes who have been active in the music industry for at least twenty-five (25) years, has as its objectives:

1.  The creation of a headquarters, currently addressed at Oakton Park Entertainment Complex 5-7 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I. is identified and maintained for all professional and social activities of its members

2.  The development of the JAVAA’s headquarters as a mini Museum/Hall of Fame with facilities for album launches; media briefings; business meetings; rehearsals; recording studio; and any type of activity beneficial to, and approved by, its members

3.  The establishment and maintenance of group life insurance and health insurance in the event of death or medical emergencies regarding members and their immediate families

4.  The identifying of major financial organizations, both local and foreign, to access funding for JAVAA’s development

5.  Approaching government; private corporations; and print and electronic media to create an on-going forum of expression

6.  Staging regular fund-raising events to generate capital to cover rental and upkeep of JAVAA’s headquarters; and any other business approved by its members

7.  Inviting all qualified  Artistes and music-industry Affiliates to become members of JAVAA

8.  And finally, establishing, and maintaining, a JAVAA website

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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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