LOS ANGELES, March 31
/PRNewswire/ — The critically acclaimed JazzReggae Festival at UCLA is pleased to announce that the headliners
for the 2010 festival are Raphael Saadiq (pictured above)
on May 30th Jam Day, and Nas and Damian
“Jr. Gong” Marley on May 31st Reggae Day.
The combination of such prestigious and internationally renowned
musicians at one festival is sure to provide everyone in attendance with
an unforgettable experience.

This year, JazzReggae
Festival is offering Early Bird Tickets that will go on sale April 1st at 10am
until April 2nd at 10pm.
Ticket prices are reduced to $20 per day
and are being offered in a limited quantity. General admission tickets
go on sale April 3rd for $26 per day, or $45
for a two-day pass. These tickets are available through Ticketmaster
and UCLA‘s Central Ticketing Office.

California native Raphael
Saadiq, is currently on tour showcasing his Grammy nominated
album, The Way I See It.  Saadiq has been playing and composing
music since the age of six and has extensive experience as a singer,
songwriter, musician and producer. The recipient of several Grammy’s, Raphael Saadiq is truly a musical icon. His
production resume includes groups such as the Roots, TLC, and Macy Gray. As an artist, Saadiq has constantly
shown his passion for all styles of music, from jazz and blues to
classical and everything in between. His funky, soul infused style makes
Raphael Saadiq the ideal headliner for
2010’s Jam Day.

Nas and Damian “Jr.
Gong” Marley are coming together to support their upcoming album, Distant
Relatives. Nas, who has been active in the Hip Hop world since
1991, has worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Ludacris, Dr. Dre and Young
Jeezy. Nas invented a new, more conversational version of rapping,
establishing himself as one of the founders of modern hip-hop. Damian
“Jr. Gong” Marley, the youngest son of Bob
Marley, has won multiple Grammy’s for his album Welcome to
Jamrock, making him one of the most famous and celebrated reggae
artists in the world. The collaboration album, Distant Relatives,
has been highly anticipated for over a year, and promises to impress
with guest musicians including Stephen Marley,
Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne. Reggae Day
assures a groundbreaking performance with this revolutionary duo in
attendance.

With more great acts
being announced soon, the 24th annual JazzReggae Festival guarantees to
be the best year yet.

Cultural Affairs Commission