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Special Concert
to be held for Antigua and Barbuda's Reggae Ambassador as part of ‘Thank You
Mission’ The
Thank You Mission is a digital platform to help artists in need Wednesday, October 7,
2020 — St. John’s, Antigua – Reggae lovers are in for a treat
this Saturday, October 10, 2020 as Antigua and Barbuda’s
Reggae Ambassador Gregory “Causion” Bailey will
be performing in an hour-long television special, produced by HAMAFilms. Causion is turning a
challenging medical diagnosis into an opportunity to help others. He was
diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in November 2019 and has been faced with
finding resources for treatment. This drove him to develop the Thank You Mission, a digital
platform and brand to help artists in need. As stated on the
website: “The Thank You Mission is a humble passion project to focus on
growing a powerful community of people that can help me fight the fight
against cancer while giving me a way to tell my story, hear the stories of
others, and help in the ways that I can, for the ones with a similar mission
and battle.” Causion’s
friends and colleagues in the media and music industries across the Caribbean
and beyond have made themselves available by sending messages of support to
bring greater attention to the Thank You Mission. Among them, veteran
journalist and Managing Director of the Jamaica Observer Julian Rogers,
Richie Daley, and Cat Coore, members of Third World the musical group he has
been touring with for several years. Sharon
Gordon, a PanAfricanist and Co-founder of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae
Music said she has known the artists since the early 90s when they worked in
New York. She called the initiative “very timely and necessary.” “This
thank you mission is just that. A way for all of us to say thank you to
artists like Causion who find themselves in this situation. Illness knows no
class or culture,” Gordon said. HAMAFilms
Antigua has produced a one-hour special featuring Causion, performing his
original songs. It was recorded on the island of his birth Antigua and
Barbuda. Causion continues to give back and says the Thank You Mission is a
way for him to express his gratitude to his fans and for life. "Gregory
"Causion" Bailey has been a friend and colleague for 30 years. His
commitment to his art and music is unquestionable along with his loyalty to
his friends. In the midst of this diagnosis of stage 3 cancer, Causion
remained committed to working with us on our film Deep Blue and he continues
to give to others. That is what the Thank You Mission is all about. While we
assist Causion, his intention is to have a platform that will continue to
help other artists who need financial assistance for medical expenses,"
HAMAFilms Producer Mitzi Allen shared. Fellow
musicians based in Antigua rallied to make the concert a reality. Bass player
Devon “Bugs” Emanuel also serves as the show’s Music Director. Guitarist
Adjani, M-16 on Drums, Remo the Engineer, and backup singer Simone Gordon,
who regularly tours with Causion, flew to Antigua to be a part of the Special
Concert. The
event is made possible with the support from local media houses Observer, ZDK
ABS Radio/TV and Vybz FM. Additional support provided by the Management and
Staff of the Catamaran Hotel and Kennedy’s Club Ltd. Viewers
are encouraged to visit www.thankyoumission.com to
donate via PayPal or CashApp. Depending on your contribution, you will
receive Causion stickers, Thank You T-shirts, bracelets, or music.   |
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