ROOTS REGGAE LEGEND, CULTURE
HONORED WITH NYC PROCLAMATION
IN CELEBRATION OF HISTORIC CAREER AND 30th CD RELEASE

New York, NY - September 16, 2003 . A proclamation from the great ciity of
New York was presented to reggae legend Joseph Hill and his band Culture
recently by New York City Council member Yvette Clarke. During a touching ceremony 
before an sro (standing room only) audience at SOB's nightclub, Councilwoman 
Clarke honored the band in celebration of their lengthy and historic career, their 
30th release "World Peace" (Heartbeat), and for uplifting Jamaican culture, a 
generous contribution to their community. A recognition which goes down in 
the annals of New York City history, it has also been given to artists like
legend Freddie McGregor, dancehall superstar Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean and
Boyz II Men. Born in the 70's golden age of reggae, the ever-viable Culture has
garnered continual US and international acclaim for its long series of classic 
roots albums. The band has just wound up their first leg of their US tour and will 
take a break before heading to Europe. Images from the event are available
at http://publicity.rounder.com/artistpages/culture.html
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V Entertainment (908) 889-6639 . ventnet@aol.com
Rance Huff . Press Secretary for the Honorable Yvette Clarke â..¢ (718) 
287-8762  . rancehuff@yahoo.com
Art: http://publicity.rounder.com
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Band: http://www.culturereggae.net 
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