MIAMI, Florida — November 17, 2023 — Two exceptionally talented Caribbean musicians, Michel Aubertin from St. Lucia and Stan Brown from the U.S. Virgin Islands, are poised to take the stage at the 2023 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser. The celebratory event will be hosted at Loews Coral Gables in Miami on Saturday, December 2, 2023, Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) reported today a release on the Internet.
Michel Aubertin, based in New York, is a versatile singer and entertainer renowned for his wide-ranging repertoire, which encompasses soca, reggae, jazz, and notably, opera. His captivating performances have resonated throughout the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe, including illustrious venues such as London’s Royal Festival Hall and the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival.
Aubertin has also enchanted cruise ship audiences, showcasing his talent for several years aboard lines, including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Cunard. His illustrious career includes a memorable performance on the Queen Mary 2 during the 2004 Olympics in Athens, and a notable contribution to the musical landscape of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Joining Aubertin to provide entertainment at the fundraiser is the multi-talented Florida-based U.S. Virgin Islander Stan Brown of Tropical Attractions. Hailing from the island of St. Thomas, Brown is celebrated for his impressive steel pan stylings, which, like Aubertin, span a diverse range of genres. Over the decades, he has graced countless tourism promotion events across the United States on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
CMEx President Bevan Springer praised both Aubertin and Brown for their exceptional musical talents and their dedication to promoting the history, culture and charm of their island homes as well as the wider Caribbean region. “It is an honor and a delight to have these two remarkable artistes bless us with their gifts and talents, especially as we focus on celebrating Caribbean excellence in its many forms,” he said.
Honorees who will be recognized at the awards luncheon include Ewald Biemans, Owner & CEO, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba; Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands; Stan Hartling, Owner and CEO, The Hartling Group in Turks and Caicos; Joy Jibrilu, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board; Nicola Madden-Greig, OD, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association; Pat Montague, President/CEO, Pat Montague Marketing & Promotions; Beverly Nicholson-Doty, Chief Executive Officer, Figment Design; Kevin O’Reggio, Strategic Account Director, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc; Michele Paige, CEO, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association; Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO, Caribbean Tourism Organization; and Julian Rogers, MBE, Founder, MEDIAROGERS GROUP.
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