LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER PERCY SLEDGE AND JAMAICAN REGGAE BAND THIRD WORLD ON LINE UP AT 11th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE ON JULY 3,4,5,6, INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

Legendary Soul singer Percy Sledge and direct from Jamaica, the Third World Band, joining Lucky Dube and some 70 other performers at IFOL

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Contact: A.C. McLean
630) 844 6593

LEGENDARY SOUL SINGER PERCY SLEDGE AND JAMAICAN REGGAE BAND THIRD WORLD ON LINE UP AT 11th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE ON JULY 3,4,5,6, INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) June 2, 2003 -- Ephraim Martin, president of Martin's Inter-Culture announced today the addition of legendary Soul singer Percy Sledge and direct from Jamaica, the Third World Band, joining Lucky Dube and some 70 other performers at the 11th annual International Festival of Life to be held on July 3rd through 6th, 2003 at Chicagos Washington Park.

Percy Sledge came to the fore in the 60s with his very first recording When A Man Loves A Woman" (Atlantic Records), which became the first Gold record for Atlantic records. Also known as the Golden Voice of Soul", Sledge, followed the magnificent anthem with the hit songs Warm And Tender Love", Take Time To Know Her", and Cover Me".

Third World band is one of Jamaicas finest, with a huge and loyal fan base across the globe. Best known for their 1977 hit 98 degrees In The Shade" they have been performing for over 25 years. The band lead by Stephen Cat" Coore, have recorded more than 18 albums, their new release is Aint Giving Up" (Shanachie Records). The new album features guest appearances by Julian Lennon, Glenn Washington, and Lady Saw.
   
The International Festival of Life (IFOL) as attracted over 100,000 since the last five years. fans during its four day period The IFOL event as attracted over, featuring artist such as: Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Third World, Marcia Griffiths, Calypso Rose, Gregory Isaacs and Jimmy Cliff to name a few of the musical icons that have graced the two stages of the International Festival Of Life.

The International Festival of Life (IFOL) is dedicated to the cultural, educational and spiritual uplifting of people of all nationalities. The festivals major objective is to bridge the cultural gap between all ethnic backgrounds. The IFOL showcases ethnic cultures specifically their music, arts, crafts, entertainment, fashions, food, and lifestyles from a global perspective. Most of all, it focuses attention on Life" what it means to us, our loved ones, the children of the universe, who deserve the best we can provide them. The IFOL includes a carnival pavilion for kids and young adults with (rides & games).

Created in 1993, the International Festival of Life is a division of Martins Inter-Culture, and the brainchild of Mr. Ephraim Martin, who is also the founder and organizer of the Chicago Music Awards and the International Reggae & World Music Awards both in their 22nd year.

Contact:
A.C. McLean (630) 844 6593 ext 11
Electronic Mail: acm@acmpr.com
Martins Inter-Culture: (877) REGGAE-1 or (312) 427-0266
Electronic Mail: reggaeintl@aol.com
Visit: http://www.festivaloflife.com http://www.martinsinterculture.com