International Caribbean Music Festival Will Be Renamed Obama Fest

November 11, 2008 12:19 p.m. EST

Miami, FL (CNS) - The International Caribbean Music Festival will go off as scheduled November 16 -- with one big change. In light of Barack Obama's presidential victory, the name of the festival has been changed to Obama Fest.

The festival will take place at Virginia Key Beach Park, bringing with it a veritable who's who of reggae and dancehall music. Yes, according to insiders, the musicians and visitors will be jamming' in the name of history.

The musical lineup is indeed also an event, with notorious musical rivals Beenie Man and Bounty Killer both scheduled to appear. Movado, Spragga Benz, Sean Kingston, Da'Ville, and Mr. Vegas are also set to make appearances.

Also in the lineup: Papa San and rising reggae music goddesses Etana and Queen Ifrica.

The Obama Fest is Sunday, November 15. Gates open at noon; showtime is 3 p.m. Tickets cost $30.