originally published: 08/22/2022
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On August 21, 2022, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) hosted a night of reggae legends. The lineup included UB40, the Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, reggae-fusion vocalist Maxi Priest, and the American band Big Mountain. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.
UB40 is known for songs like “Red Red Wine,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You” and “Food for Thought.” The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson carries on the legacy of Bob Marley (“No Woman, No Cry,” “Three O’Clock Road Block”). Maxi Priest is known for songs like “Close to You” and “Set the Night to Music”. Big Mountain is known for “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Get Together”.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Photos by Julie Hoffman Photography
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