The “King of Soca” and the “Royal Family of Reggae” will reign over the stage at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)’s Caribbean Fair at the historic South Street Seaport, in New York City on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. The Caribbean Fair is one of several consumer-focused events that form part of CTO’s annual Caribbean Week in New York. The famous Arrow of Montserrat and the legendary Jamaican family group, Morgan Heritage of Jamaica, are among a number of popular regional performers scheduled to sweep New Yorkers and the Caribbean community off their feet during the weeklong celebration of Caribbean culture taking place from May 29 to June 4, 2005. Arrow, whose hot, jumpy and infectious music has made him a Caribbean and world favourite, is best known for his international maga-hit, “Hot, Hot, Hot”. Over four million copies and 22 versions of the song have been recorded 12 different languages. The five siblings that make up Morgan Heritage are among the leading reggae acts in Jamaica today. They deliver their message with a warm, inclusive spirituality of roots reggae. “The Caribbean artistes like Arrow and Morgan Heritage, who will perform at the Caribbean Fair have a seemingly endless supply of talent, great melodies, impeccable vocals, and great music stored in their bodies and will invigorate New York City,” said Hugh Riley, CTO’s director of marketing for the Americas. “The CTO wishes to thank the various Caribbean governments who have assisted in helping the people of New York experience the excellence of Caribbean culture.” The event is also expected to attract sports lovers, as two retired cricketing greats from Antigua and Barbuda, Richie Richardson and Curtley Ambrose, exhibit their musical skills. The two are members of Dread and the Baldhead, a leading Caribbean band, who, along with Heat of the Cayman Islands, will also thrill visitors to the Fair. Other notable performances are expected from the St. Martin Dancers, the Turks & Caicos Police Band and the St. Kitts and Nevis Steel Band Events scheduled for Caribbean Week that contain strong musical components include: Interfaith Celebration (Sunday, May 29, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) St. George’s Episcopal Church 209 East 16th Street, Manhattan Caribbean Fair & Do It Caribbean Wedding (Tuesday, May 31, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm) South Street Seaport, Pier 16 Jamaica Night at the Apollo (Thursday, June 2, 8pm) Apollo Theatre 125th Street, Harlem, Manhattan Governments of the Caribbean State Ball (Friday, June 3, 7:00 pm – midnight) Waldorf=Astoria Hotel 301 Park Avenue For more information on Caribbean Week in New York, contact the Caribbean Tourism Organization at (212) 635-9530 or visit www.caribbeanweekny.com or www.onecaribbean.org.