Luciano, one of Jamaica's influential reggae artist in recent years will arrive in The Gambia today 18th December 2009, at around 2:30 pm, ahead of his upcoming mega concerts in the country.

Organized by Africa Feast, the legendary Jamaican reggae superstar will perform alongside with Mikey General. This historic event will take place on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Independence Stadium, Bakau. It also marks the permanent establishment in The Gambia of Africa Fest, the global African live music producer of many mega-events in the United States. The company has been featured on numerous occasions by world media bodies such as CNN!

Described as one of music's most influential reggae acts around the world today, Luciano (Jah Messenjah) has released 19 albums in his career composing of some of the most memorable conscious and progressive roots reggae music. Born Jepther McClymont, on October 20, 1964 in Jamaica, Luciano first began recording in 1992, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. He is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

LUCIANO's music is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Frankie Paul and late reggae singer Dennis Brown. It was later on that he changed his stage name to LUCIANO while often being referred to as "Jah Messenjah" and also at around that time collaborating with Fattis Burell's Xterminator label where he developed his conscious roots aspect. After voicing several covers for the Producer Sky High, LUCIANO released "Give My Love A Try," which was produced at Castro Brown's New Name Studio and was a hit in Jamaica. It was there that Luciano met Freddie McGregor the former Studio One child star who had become an International Reggae Superstar. Joining McGregor's Big Ship production company, LUCIANO began creating cultural, conscious reggae that reflected his religious and social concerns.

LUCIANO is an award-winning artist and although his object is to stay humble, he has received numerous awards including 'Most Spiritual and Educative Singer' and Mandela's 'Most Cultural Artist'. He even received a plaque from the Jamaican government to encourage him in the work he is doing. Doing good works are not confined to just music for Luciano, as he is a firm believer that he should be a positive role model.

He says "I've never stooped low and I'm not gonna bow to Babylon and no matter how much me angry bout certain tings, me nah come pon stage and express myself inna no negativeness". As a messenger, LUCIANO always strives to be true and righteous as he delivers the word of Jah. He says, "I cannot become egotistical about it" He was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on October 15, 2007, by the government of Jamaica, in recognition of his contribution to reggae music.

Fans are encouraged to go to the airport and give him a truly Gambian welcome! And performs along with MIKEY GENERAL and Band at the Independence Stadium, Bakau, and JOKOR, Brikama: on Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th respectively.